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  1. Jeff Drum

    Jeff Drum Well-Known Member

    I found a set of these, and they look like chinese Yixing clay to me, so similar to the many tea sets you see. But these all have covers, and hollow centers. Does anyone have a clue what these are for? Does it cool your tea or soup or something else? Any other thoughts?
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    Jeff Drum, Oct 3, 2020
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Hot pot. Google recipes.
     
    Bakersgma, Oct 3, 2020
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  3. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    also search Yixing steam pot:)
     
    cxgirl, Oct 3, 2020
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    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    Nice Jeff !!!!
     
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  6. Jeff Drum

    Jeff Drum Well-Known Member

    Thanks, that is definitely it. But I spent some time with google, and still don't understand how they are used. I thought maybe I could see one being used on youtube, but only saw the teapots. Why the hole? Has anyone ever eaten anything served in one?
     
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