Red Stone Scoop Zhu Ni Yixing Teapot
190mL
- Capacity: 190mL
- Origin: Yixing County, Jiangsu Province
- Style: Shipiao (“stone ladle” 石瓢)
- Material: Zhu ni (朱泥) – Unglazed red Yixing clay
$230.00
1 in stock
A vivacious bright red scoop-shaped teapot with an especially low profile raised on three little round feet. A plentiful branch of plum blossoms spreads across one side in lightly carved strokes. Plum blossoms, as the very first trees to flower in the chill of early spring, have long been a classic symbol of tenacity and hope. Their liveliness complements the warmth of its red zhu ni clay and the quickness of its pour. The scoop shape of the pot’s body and the inset strainer bulb behind the upturned spout result in a stream with a very high, smooth arc that is easy to direct into a teacup or pitcher.
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.
