This teapot got a delicate sculpture--monkey presenting peaches. So it's a very good present for elder people and they will love it. Monkey And Tree Purple Clay Teapot have long been known in China for their simple beauty and unique tea brewing qualities. It is made from clay produced in the region of the town of Yixing in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu. Yixing teapot is considered by some connoisseurs as the best possible way to steep tea.