Handmade Yixing Mini Pumpkin Teapot
Handmade Yixing Mini Pumpkin Teapot
Handmade by a potter from Yixing, China. This mini pumpkin shape Yixing teapot is half-handmade using original mine clay. Da Hong Pao clay comes from the west side of the Fudong township of Yixing in Jiangsu province. High in iron oxide, it takes on a crimson color after roasting in a kiln. This is high density clay of exquisite quality with a high degree of crystallization. The Da Hong Pao clay teapot makes the taste of tea becomes soft, smooth and the flavor is very long lasting.
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.
Yixing Mini Pumpkin Teapot
Length: 11 cm
Width: 7 cm
Height: 6 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.
* Special Orders
We get many inquiries about whether we are able to restock certain sold out teaware and tea. The answer is yes in some cases, so we are now taking special orders for certain sold out items. Once your special order is placed, we will obtain the item from our source in China, and ship it to you as soon at it arrives in the US. Delivery estimates are approximately 2 months. If we learn that we are unable to restock the item within 2 months, you will be refunded.