Jade Cloud Da Hong Pao Yixing Teapot
150mL
- Capacity: 150mL
- Origin: Yixing County, Jiangsu Province
- Style/Material: Da Hong Pao (大红袍) – Unglazed red Yixing clay
Note: This 150mL teapot is smaller than the previous 210mL model of the same design.
$135.00
2 in stock
The flowing, cloud-like curves of this Yixing teapot’s design are as soft and smooth to the touch as polished jade. Its unadorned surface shows off the rich color of its rare Da Hong Pao Yixing clay, a deep red bordering on purple. The wide mouth easily accommodates large-leaf teas and the high iron content in the clay holds heat particularly well, making this an excellent pot for brewing rock wulong and Dan Cong wulong teas.
This teapot is crafted from a rare specific subtype of Yixing clay known as Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) clay. Da Hong Pao clay has naturally higher levels of iron than any other type of Yixing clay. It’s known for its dark 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.
