Handmade Yixing Mini Black Pear Teapot
Handmade Yixing Mini Black Pear Teapot
Handmade by a potter from Yixing, China. This pear shape Yixing teapot is handmade using a mixture of original Yixing clay. The black clay is named “Hei Liao” in Chinese. Original Zini mine clay sets the base of this type of clay, and it is mixed with 40 Mu Duanni clay.
The nature of Hei Liao Yixing clay is pretty mild and welcoming. It’s similar to zini clay (also known as purple clay). The clay breathes very well and welcomes a variety of teas.
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. Particularly for our mini hei liao clay teapot, we recommend you to dedicate it to ripe puerh, oolong, black tea, etc. It interacts exceptionally well with aged teas.
Never wash it with soap or anything else besides water.
Handmade Yixing Mini Black Pear Teapot:
Length: 10 cm
Width: 7 cm
Height: 7.5 cm
Volume: 110 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.