This flat Shi Piao shape teapot was handmade in Yixing, China using an aged original Yixing Duan Ni clay. Engraved on the body of this teapot are Chinese characters which translate to “serve tea." And on the bottom of the teapot, there is an engraved traditional Chinese poem that describes a serene setting... there is spring snow on the plum blossom flowers, and inside a house surrounded by mountains, people wait unhurriedly for water to boil. The potter's unique seal hides on the inside of the teapot. We particularly like the teapot's unpretentious appearance, smooth texture, and peacefulness found in the meaning of the engravings.

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 aged duan ni clay teapot, we recommend you to dedicate it to fermented tea such as ripe puerh, oolong, black tea, etc.

Yixing Flat Shi Piao Aged Duan Ni Clay Teapot:
Height: 4.5 cm
Length: 11 cm
Width: 8.6 cm
Volume: holds 100 ml