This teapot was fully handmade by a master potter in Yixing using duan ni clay. The design is inspired by the lotus flower symbolizing purity and elegance in Chinese culture. We especially like the details of the leaves on the body and the overall clay texture of this teapot. The teapot's body is in an irregular shape formed by hand, and it has a built-in wall filter. We particularly like the lotus leaf design, detailed finish, and small size of this teapot.

Zisha (紫砂) clay from Yixing is highly valued because of its porous nature of the clay. As you use it, oils from your tea moisturize the pot, which over time can enhance the flavor of the tea you brew. For this reason, we recommend dedicating your new Yixing teapot to one type of tea only. Particularly for this duanni clay teapot, we recommend you to dedicate it to a lighter colored tea, such as young sheng puer, greenish oolong, green tea, white tea, etc., that way your teapot won't pick up a brownish "dirty" color if you forget to clean it after each usage.

However, if you prefer an evenly brownish look, dedicating your teapot to an aged tea such as aged puerh or black tea might be desirable. And that's actually what our potter prefers. All in all, duanni clay is regarded as one of the most "breathable" clays in Yixing. It responds pretty well with your tea. As long as you clean your teapot after each usage, and give a little bit more care to the pot, you won't be disappointed by the finish.

Length: 11.7 cm
Width: 7.6 cm
Height: 6.1 cm
Mouth Diameter: 4.8 cm
Capacity: 135 ml