This teapot was handmade in Yixing of duan ni clay. On close inspection, you will find tiny black grains. These grains are found in red iron ore, and they turn black under high temperature. The floral patterns on the teapot is inspired by lotus flowers. We especially like the slim body and petal design. There is no built-in filter for this teapot, but it comes with a stainless filter.

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 over time can enhance the flavor of the tea that you brew in it. 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 a lighter colored tea, such as young sheng puer, greenish oolong, 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: 9.5 cm
Width: 6.5 cm
Height: 7.2 cm
Mouth Diameter: 3.6 cm
Capacity: 130 ml