Bell Shape Si Ting Zhuni Clay Teapot
Bell Shape Si Ting Zhuni Clay Teapot
We are addicted to Si Ting shape yixing teapots. When we found out this little cutie we knew we can’t let it pass by. This untraditional Si Ting shape Yixing teapot was fully handmade by a potter from Yixing, China, and is made of original zhuni mine clay. Zhuni is a type of Zisha (紫砂 Clay in Yixing, and it's known for its outstanding performance in creating teapots. The clay has an especially smooth surface, and the texture is natural and refined. The Zhuni teapot makes the taste of tea soft and smooth, with long-lasting flavor.
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 pot, 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 teapot 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.
Bell Shape Si Ting Zhuni Clay Teapot:
Length: 10.5 cm
Width: 6 cm
Mouth Diameter: 3.5 cm
Height: 7.5 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 pots (Yixing, Jianshui) to help ensure it develops an even finish.