Orchid Blossom Shui Ping Style Da Hong Pao Yixing Teapot
160mL
- Capacity: 160mL
- Origin: Yixing County, Jiangsu Province
- Style: Shui ping
- Material: Da Hong Pao (大红袍) – Unglazed red Yixing clay
$175.00
1 in stock
An ideal gongfu brewing companion. This delicate teapot has been sculpted in the classic shui ping shape and carved in simple strokes with a blooming orchid on one side and a few calligraphic characters on the other. Its small size and long, narrow spout make for a very controlled pour in a thin, arcing stream. Despite its small size, this teapot’s extra-iron-rich Da Hong Pao clay makes for extra heat retention and a stunning deep red color.
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.
