Zhu Ni Clay Bamboo Carved Teacup
Zhu Ni Clay Bamboo Carved Teacup
Handmade in Yixing by the same potter who creates the bamboo carved da hong pao clay teapot. This bamboo carved teacup is made of original mine clay. Zhuni is a type of Zisha (紫砂) Clay in Yixing, and it is known for its outstanding performance in creating teapots. The Zhuni clay makes the taste of tea becomes soft, smooth and the flavor is very long lasting.
Zhuni clay contains extremely fine particles, therefore it is very sticky and elastic. It also has two distinguish characteristics:
1. Clay is rich in iron
2. Clay contains less percentage of zinc, copper or magnesium.
Zisha (紫砂) clay from Yixing is highly valued because of the porous nature of the clay. As you use it, oils from your tea moisturize the cup, which can in turn season it and enhances the flavor of the tea that you use it with over time. For this reason, we recommend dedicating your new Yixing teacup to one type of tea only, such as ripe puer, raw puer, oolong, black tea, etc, and never wash it with soap or anything else besides water.
Zhu Ni Clay Bamboo Carved Teacup:
Length: 8.3 cm
Width: 5.9 cm
Height: 4.8 cm
Volume: 70 ml
Additional Information:
It’s food safe, of course. I strongly recommend that you wash it only with water, and use it gently. Please do not use soap to wash or rinse your pot because it might also absorb the scent from the soap. You can also use a bamboo handle brush to gently wipe away excess water during and after using any porous clay wares (Yixing, Jianshui) to help ensure it develops an even finish.