Bamboo Leaf Carved Stone Scoop Zhu Ni Yixing Teapot
200mL
- Capacity: 200mL
- Origin: Yixing County, Jiangsu Province
- Style: Shipiao (“stone ladle” 石瓢)
- Material: Zhu ni (朱泥) – Unglazed red Yixing clay
$220.00
2 in stock
A very classic yixing pot made from shining, fine-grain dark red zhu ni clay. Its low, wedge-shaped body has been expertly sculpted at the handles into the shape of smooth bamboo stems with long, narrow leaves that trail across the body. The traditional “stone scoop” shape and characteristic short, straight spout make for a quick, smooth pour.
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.
