This cute Mini Xishi shape Yixing teapot is fully handmade using 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 teapot makes the flavor of tea softer, smoother and very long lasting. 

The texture and appearance of the clay is as smooth as silk. The body of the teapot is carved with a traditional Chinese poem that emphasizes sequential patterns found in nature. We particularly like the roundness, delicate finish, and unpretentious character of this teapot.

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.

Fully Handmade Carved Xi Shi Zhu Ni Clay Teapot:
Length: 9.8 cm
Width: 7.3 cm 
Mouth Diameter: 4.5 cm
Height: 5.5 cm 
Volume: 100 ml