Beauty’s Shoulder Lotus Painted Da Hong Pao Yixing Teapot
185mL
- Capacity: 185mL
- Origin: Yixing County, Jiangsu Province
- Style: Mei ren jian (美人肩 “beauty’s shoulder”)
- Material: Da Hong Pao (大红袍) – Unglazed red Yixing clay
- Artist: 韩桂荣 Han Guirong
$280.00
2 in stock
A tall and elegant teapot with an upswept curving spout that yields a high, controlled pour of tea. Detailed on either side with a pink lotus held in the hand, outlined in gold on a shining base of deep red Da Hong Pao clay. Sculpted in the classic mei ren jian “beauty’s shoulder” shape, a form named after one of the four great beauties of Chinese antiquity.
Da Hong Pao clay is a rare specific subtype of Yixing clay. Da Hong Pao clay has naturally higher levels of iron than any other type of Yixing clay. It’s known for its rich deep color and the bell-like sound it makes when tapped. Learn more about Da Hong Pao Yixing clay here.
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.
