This teapot is handmade by a skilled potter in Yixing with original duan ni clay. Drawing inspiration from the tall and slender bamboo, which symbolizes delicacy and rapid growth in Chinese culture, the design drove our attention immediately. Noteworthy features include the intricately detailed handle, the gracefully slim shape design, and the overall texture of the duan ni clay. It's important to mention that the teapot's lid is intentionally loosely fitted, a result of the wide-mouth design meant to accommodate the teapot's lofty body.

Zisha (紫砂) clay from Yixing is highly valued because of its 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 you brew. For this reason, we recommend dedicating your new Yixing teapot to one type of tea only. Particularly for this duanni clay teapot, we recommend you to dedicate it to a lighter colored tea, such as young sheng puer, greenish oolong, green tea, 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: 11 cm
Width: 4.5 cm
Height: 12.5 cm
Mouth Diameter: 4.5 cm
Capacity: 120 ml
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