Buddha Tree Yixing Teapot

I have to agree with the other reviewers about the difference in the color from the picture here. However, I have another Yixing pot that a friend brought me back from her travels in China, so I knew that the clay is much darker. I think Teavana should change the picture here, so buyers can see the actual color. I don't mind that it's darker. The pot is, as stated, very whimsical, and I love the Buddha's in the tree theme. Plus, who couldn't use some "purity and enlightenment." I wanted something larger then the plain little 8 oz. pot my friend brought me, so that makes this a perfect addition.

I bought this based on what I saw in the store. It was unique and I wanted to add it to my Yixing teapot collection. The actual teapot I received was darker than the photo. I had wanted the lighter bark for the tree, but it will do. I use this pot for my jasmine teas because this type of pot holds the scent better over time.

The pot I received is much darker than the one in the photo. That's why I gave it only 4 stars. The pot itself is a little larger than the other personal teapots. I like the buddha in the tree theme. It was a whimsical purchase and I like it overall. However, in the future I think I will wait and purchase in a store when I can be sure the color is what I want.

I use this pot for Jasmine Oolong only and the more I use it the better the flavor from this beautiful pot. It was worth the money that I spent and I would spend it again. I love this little pot.