Listening to the cicadas at dusk by the window, copper-wrapped silver tea scoop

Listening to the cicadas at dusk by the window, copper-wrapped silver tea scoop

The cold mountains turn verdant, the autumn waters flow gently day by day. Leaning on my staff outside the thatched gate, I listen to the cicadas chirping in the evening breeze. The setting sun lingers at the ferry crossing, a lone wisp of smoke rises from the village. Once again, I encounter Jie Yu, drunk, singing wildly before the Five Willows.
Made by Hong Jike, a master teapot maker and inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of silver forging.

This tea scoop is made of silver-plated copper, with the copper surface being a deep reddish-brown. It features a classic tile-shaped design, and the surface is engraved with a landscape of secluded dwellings. In the foreground, shallow waters and lush vegetation, along with thatched cottages, are depicted, while distant mountains rise in layers. The center is left blank, perfectly capturing the refined elegance. Pure silver has no special odor and is very stable, making it ideal for appreciating the aroma of tea.