This teapot was fully handmade by a potter in Yixing using aged zi ni clay. The design is inspired by withered leaves which present a unique aesthetic. The teapot appears dark red in color and it has a built-in wall filter. We especially like the details of the clay and pumpkin shape design of this teapot.

Aged Zi ni is a rare type of Zisha (紫砂) Clay in Yixing, known for its outstanding performance in creating teapots. Different from the regular mine clay, the aged zi ni clay has a rough appearance and more complicated texture. Due to its coarse texture, it's more challenging to control the temperature in a kiln in order to achieve an even appearance with a dark red finish. The clay was stored for more than ten years before the potter used it.

Zini clay is high in iron components, and its dual porosity structure makes it good for air convection when brewing tea. As you use it, oils from your tea moisturize the pot, which can in turn season it and enhance 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.

Length: 10.6 cm
Width: 8.5 cm
Height: 6.2 cm
Mouth Diameter: 3.8 cm
Capacity: 160 ml