Zhuni Clay "Yipianwa" Teapot 135ml

Zhuni clay is mainly produced in areas such as Yixing, Jiangsu Province. Yixing is famous for its rich reserves of purple sand clay, including red clay. The red clay from Yixing has unique properties and is highly regarded for making high-quality purple sand teapots. It has fine texture, good plasticity, and when fired, it forms a beautiful reddish color and smooth surface. The unique characteristics of Yixing's red clay make it a preferred material for artisans to create exquisite purple sand teapots.

Mining area: Zhaozhuang Mountain and Huanglong Mountain.
Kiln temperature: approx. 1050 C~1100 C.
Contraction: approx. 20%-25%.

Appropriate for brewing: fresh Oolong teas (light roasted types) are extremely well-suited, Tie Guan Yin (medium roasted or highly roasted types), various kinds of Pu-erh.

[Artist Name] Zeng Jian Quan 曾建全

[Product Name] Zhuni Clay "Yipianwa Teapot  朱泥“一片瓦”壶

[Capacity] 135ml (+/- 10ml)

[Description] Handmade and kiln roasted at the perfect temperature. It has a fine gloss and a delightful delicate red color. Breathes well and is easy to cultivate through brewing tea. It will only increase in beauty as it ages. This teapot has a dignified and traditional shape.  Its handle and spout are well-proportioned. This is a product of exquisite craft – simple and refined. It has a tight-fitting lid and a smooth flow of liquid. Practical and useful, this is a product of the highest value.

Every pot is hand-made and the artisan will sometimes change the stamps they use. There may also be some slight differences in the color, handle shape, and volume. It's not possible for us to re-take the pictures for each new batch of teapots that we receive from this artisan. Some differences in the color and shininess of the actual teapot you receive as compared to the one in the photographs may also be due to light conditions when the photographs are taken. Thanks for your understanding!