Lotus Carved Stone Scoop Yunnan Black Jianshui Teapot
240mL
- Capacity: 240mL
- Origin: Jianshui County, Yunnan Province, China
- Style: Shipiao (“stone ladle” 石瓢)
- Material: Unglazed Yunnan Jianshui clay
$190.00
1 in stock
A subtle work of art made from unglazed Yunnan Jianshui clay with a smooth, velvety-soft matte finish. Elegant trailing lotus flowers, leaves, and stems have been carved into one sloped side and across the flat lid. In classic Jianshui style, a slightly lighter color of natural cool brown clay has been seamlessly blended into the surface of the teapot beneath the carvings, within and around the defined lines. Slight depressions in the brown clay mark the edges of the leaves and add slight texture.
This teapot’s classic stone scoop form already has a characteristically smooth, fast pour. However, the uniquely flattened bulb strainer built in behind the spout does a superlative job of preventing leaves from clogging the spout. This makes for a supremely smooth, unbroken stream when pouring out your tea.
The thick walls and high density of Yunnan Jianshui clay make this teapot very good at retaining heat. This is a particular benefit for teas brewed at high temperatures like shu puer, sheng puer, and dark wulong teas.
About Yunnan Jianshui Clay
Jianshui pottery from Yunnan is one of the four famous types of natural clay pottery recognized in China for its distinct appearance, unique origin, and rich cultural history. Jianshui clay is mixed from a blend of five different locally sourced clay colors and often decorated with contrasting colors of natural clay either inlaid or painted on. The high density and thick walls of Jianshui clay teapots let them hold higher temperatures for longer, making them ideal for brewing compressed puer teas. Learn more about Yunnan Jianshui Clay here.
About Unglazed Clay
Unglazed 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 Dan Cong wulong or sheng puer. To clean, just rinse your pot off with boiling water. Avoid washing with soap.
