Lotus Leaf Da Hong Pao Yixing Teapot
200mL
- Capacity: 200mL
- Origin: Yixing County, Jiangsu Province
- Style/Material: Da Hong Pao (大红袍) – Unglazed red Yixing clay
$285.00
1 in stock
This teapot centers its beautiful clay first and foremost. The signature rich dark red of Da Hong Pao Yixing clay has been polished to a high shine and is incredibly smooth to the touch, which only enhances the overall round pearl-like shape of the pot. The lid fits seamlessly and snugly in the body of the pot. Faintly carved long-stemmed lotus leaves and blossoms trail across the body and lid of the pot in one continuous pattern. A masterpiece of design and craftsmanship.
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.
