Handmade Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha) Teapot 150ml - Ai Pan
- Capacity
- 150 ml
- Shape
- Ai Pan
- Made
- Fully handmade in Yixing, Jiangsu
- Best for
- Raw pu-erh
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A purple clay teapot is a type of handmade pottery originating from Yixing, China. Made from rare and natural purple clay, these teapots are prized for enhancing the flavor and aroma of tea while offering a distinct aesthetic appeal. The unique properties of Zisha (purple clay) make it ideal for brewing fine teas.
The Ai Pan (矮潘) Design
The “Pan” family of teapots dates back to the Qing dynasty, when the official Pan Shicheng commissioned three heights for his household — tall, medium, and short (“Ai”). The Ai Pan is the shortest and widest of the three, and its low, grounded form has come to symbolize stability and humility.
The wide, rounded belly gives large-leaf teas such as oolong plenty of room to open fully. A curved spout delivers a clean, drip-free pour, and the classic ear-shaped handle offers a secure, comfortable grip — minimalist and practical in equal measure.
Original Ore Zhuni (原矿朱泥) Clay
This teapot is made from original ore Zhuni, a natural vermilion clay from Yixing. After firing, it shows a striking color ranging from bright orange to deep red, and flushes to a vivid red when rinsed with hot water. Dense and fine-textured, Zhuni presents a tea’s aroma cleanly and holds heat well through the brew.
Key Features
- 150ml with a wide belly — ideal for large-leaf oolongs
- Fully handmade from original ore Zhuni (原矿朱泥)
- Classic Qing-dynasty short-pan profile
- Well suited to aromatic teas, especially light oolongs such as Tieguanyin and Dancong
An essential, practical piece for tea lovers who appreciate minimalist beauty and classic traditional shapes.
Before first use: rinse the pot inside and out with water just off the boil, then brew two or three rounds of the tea you plan to keep in it.
Every day: rinse with hot water only. No soap, no dishwasher, no stove or microwave. Empty the leaves soon after brewing and let the pot dry with the lid off.
One pot, one tea: the unglazed clay slowly takes on the character of what you brew, so keep this pot for one style of pu-erh.
Match the clay to your tea and the size to the people at your table. Each pot is shaped by hand, so small differences from the photos in color, surface and proportion are normal.
Teapot Finder · Yixing teapot guide · Clay guide · Shapes guide
Free shipping on orders over $70 USD.
We ship from our warehouses in Canada and China to 100+ countries. Orders from our Canada warehouse are usually packed and shipped within 48 hours. Orders shipped from China need about one week of processing. Delivery time depends on the shipping method you choose at checkout.
Some countries charge import duties. These are paid by the buyer.
Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 15 days. Sale items are final sale.
- Capacity
- 150 ml
- Shape
- Ai Pan
- Made
- Fully handmade in Yixing, Jiangsu
- Best for
- Raw pu-erh
Not sure this is your pot? Take the 3-question Teapot Finder
A purple clay teapot is a type of handmade pottery originating from Yixing, China. Made from rare and natural purple clay, these teapots are prized for enhancing the flavor and aroma of tea while offering a distinct aesthetic appeal. The unique properties of Zisha (purple clay) make it ideal for brewing fine teas.
The Ai Pan (矮潘) Design
The “Pan” family of teapots dates back to the Qing dynasty, when the official Pan Shicheng commissioned three heights for his household — tall, medium, and short (“Ai”). The Ai Pan is the shortest and widest of the three, and its low, grounded form has come to symbolize stability and humility.
The wide, rounded belly gives large-leaf teas such as oolong plenty of room to open fully. A curved spout delivers a clean, drip-free pour, and the classic ear-shaped handle offers a secure, comfortable grip — minimalist and practical in equal measure.
Original Ore Zhuni (原矿朱泥) Clay
This teapot is made from original ore Zhuni, a natural vermilion clay from Yixing. After firing, it shows a striking color ranging from bright orange to deep red, and flushes to a vivid red when rinsed with hot water. Dense and fine-textured, Zhuni presents a tea’s aroma cleanly and holds heat well through the brew.
Key Features
- 150ml with a wide belly — ideal for large-leaf oolongs
- Fully handmade from original ore Zhuni (原矿朱泥)
- Classic Qing-dynasty short-pan profile
- Well suited to aromatic teas, especially light oolongs such as Tieguanyin and Dancong
An essential, practical piece for tea lovers who appreciate minimalist beauty and classic traditional shapes.
Before first use: rinse the pot inside and out with water just off the boil, then brew two or three rounds of the tea you plan to keep in it.
Every day: rinse with hot water only. No soap, no dishwasher, no stove or microwave. Empty the leaves soon after brewing and let the pot dry with the lid off.
One pot, one tea: the unglazed clay slowly takes on the character of what you brew, so keep this pot for one style of pu-erh.
Match the clay to your tea and the size to the people at your table. Each pot is shaped by hand, so small differences from the photos in color, surface and proportion are normal.
Teapot Finder · Yixing teapot guide · Clay guide · Shapes guide
Free shipping on orders over $70 USD.
We ship from our warehouses in Canada and China to 100+ countries. Orders from our Canada warehouse are usually packed and shipped within 48 hours. Orders shipped from China need about one week of processing. Delivery time depends on the shipping method you choose at checkout.
Some countries charge import duties. These are paid by the buyer.
Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 15 days. Sale items are final sale.
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Handmade Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha) Teapot 150ml - Ai Pan