Fully Handmade Pomegranate Duan Ni Clay Teapot
Fully Handmade Pomegranate Duan Ni Clay Teapot
This teapot was fully handmade by a potter in Yixing using duan ni clay. The design is inspired by the pomegranate, a symbol of fertility in Chinese culture. We especially like the details of the pomegranate on the lid 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 ball filter. We particularly like this teapot's roundness, detailed finish, and small size.
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 our duanni clay teapot, we recommend you to dedicate it to fermented tea such as ripe puerh, oolong, black tea, etc.
Length: 9 cm
Width: 6.3 cm
Height: 6.5 cm
Mouth Diameter: 3.5 cm
Capacity: 125 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.