Bamboo Carved Stone Scoop Zi Ni Yixing Teapot
190mL
- Capacity: 190mL
- Origin: Yixing County, Jiangsu Province
- Style: Shipiao (“stone ladle” 石瓢)
- Material: Zi ni (紫泥) – Unglazed purple Yixing clay
$85.00
2 in stock
A Yixing teapot made in a variation on the traditional shipiao hu “stone ladle” shape. This form typically has a wide base that is larger than the top of the pot. However, this pot’s straight sides are more steeply angled than usual, creating a wide mouth at the top that makes it very easy to accommodate large-leaf teas.
The pot is sparsely adorned with a few strokes of carved bamboo and subtle bamboo joints on the handles and spout. The dark unglazed clay has a smooth matte finish.
This teapot is made from one of the darkest shades of purple zi ni clay. While the raw material is purple, during firing the clay turns to a cool-toned shade of dark brown that is very distinct from the warmer red and yellow shades of Yixing clay.
About Yixing Clay
Yixing clay from Yixing County is prized for its high levels of iron, which holds heat and is said to improve flavor.
Unglazed Yixing clay absorbs aromas and flavors easily, and the tea you make in it seasons it over time. To keep within a similar flavor profile, most people dedicate a specific teapot for brewing just one type of tea, like rock wulong or sheng puer.
To clean, just rinse your pot off with boiling water. Avoid washing with soap.
