Handmade Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha) Teapot 170ml - Li Xing (Pear Shape)
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 Li Xing (梨形壶, Pear Shape) Design
The pear shape is one of the most enduring profiles in Yixing history. Narrower at the top and swelling to a full, rounded base, it carries a sense of grounded elegance prized by Chinese scholars for centuries. This 170ml piece is a study in smooth, uninterrupted lines, with spout and handle seamlessly integrated for a clean pour and a comfortable, ergonomic grip.
Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni (小煤窑朱泥) Clay
This teapot is crafted from Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni, a prized vermilion clay from Yixing. This clay is known for its high shrinkage during firing, which demands great skill to shape fully by hand without warping. It fires to a smooth, lustrous, warm reddish-orange surface.
Key Features
- 170ml — a versatile size for gongfu brewing
- Fully handmade from premium Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni
- Classic pear-shape profile with graceful, balanced lines
- Suits aromatic oolongs (Dancong, Tieguanyin) and black teas
A functional classic for daily tea practice — and a fine example of traditional Yixing craftsmanship for the collector’s shelf.
Gongfu style (recommended)
5–7 g of leaf per 100 ml, water at 95–100 °C. Rinse once for about 5 seconds and pour it away. Start with 10–15 second infusions and add a few seconds each round. Good pu-erh gives 10 or more infusions.
Western style
3 g per 250 ml cup, water at 95–100 °C, steep 3–5 minutes.
Storage
Keep the cake in a clean, dry place away from sunlight and strong smells.
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.
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 Li Xing (梨形壶, Pear Shape) Design
The pear shape is one of the most enduring profiles in Yixing history. Narrower at the top and swelling to a full, rounded base, it carries a sense of grounded elegance prized by Chinese scholars for centuries. This 170ml piece is a study in smooth, uninterrupted lines, with spout and handle seamlessly integrated for a clean pour and a comfortable, ergonomic grip.
Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni (小煤窑朱泥) Clay
This teapot is crafted from Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni, a prized vermilion clay from Yixing. This clay is known for its high shrinkage during firing, which demands great skill to shape fully by hand without warping. It fires to a smooth, lustrous, warm reddish-orange surface.
Key Features
- 170ml — a versatile size for gongfu brewing
- Fully handmade from premium Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni
- Classic pear-shape profile with graceful, balanced lines
- Suits aromatic oolongs (Dancong, Tieguanyin) and black teas
A functional classic for daily tea practice — and a fine example of traditional Yixing craftsmanship for the collector’s shelf.
Gongfu style (recommended)
5–7 g of leaf per 100 ml, water at 95–100 °C. Rinse once for about 5 seconds and pour it away. Start with 10–15 second infusions and add a few seconds each round. Good pu-erh gives 10 or more infusions.
Western style
3 g per 250 ml cup, water at 95–100 °C, steep 3–5 minutes.
Storage
Keep the cake in a clean, dry place away from sunlight and strong smells.
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 170ml - Li Xing (Pear Shape)