Kungfuyang Yixing Zisha Zhuni Clay Pear-Shaped Teapot 130ml
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Bring focused detail to your tea practice with Yixing Zisha Zhuni Clay Pear-Shaped Teapot 130ml, selected by Kungfuyang for gongfu tea and daily rituals.
Product Highlights
- Teapot selected for gongfu tea and daily rituals
- Distinctive artisan-made detail
- Capacity: 130ml
Materials & Craft
The source listing identifies Yixing purple clay. Its artisan-made detail gives this teapot a distinct visual and tactile character.
Small variations in tone, glaze, texture, brushwork, or dimensions can occur in craft-led pieces and are part of their individual character.
Product Details
Product Specifications
Capacity: 130ml
Diameter:11.0cm
Height: 9.5cm
Material: Yixing Zhuni Clay
Food Safe: Yes
Packaging: Premium gift box
Yixing Zisha clay, renowned as the "king of pottery clay," has been crafted in Jiangsu's Yixing region since the Ming Dynasty. Among its precious variants, Vermilion (Zhuni) clay is celebrated for its rich iron oxide content, fine particle structure, and vibrant reddish-orange hue that deepens with firing. When tapped, it produces a clear, metallic ring—a signature of its dense, resonant quality. Through traditional hand-building techniques, the clay is shaped, refined, and fired to achieve a smooth, lustrous surface that feels warm and alive to the touch.
This teapot is crafted in the classic "Pear Shape"—a form beloved in Chinese tea culture for its balanced proportions, rounded body, and elegantly curved spout. The design ensures smooth, controlled pouring, while the compact size concentrates tea aroma, making it ideal for high-fragrance teas such as Tieguanyin, Dahongpao, and Taiwanese oolong. The lid fits seamlessly, and the handle is shaped for comfortable, steady grip.
Yixing Zisha clay is unglazed and fired at high temperatures, developing a unique micro-porous structure that naturally interacts with tea—absorbing its essence and gradually forming a rich patina over time. To preserve the purity of flavor, we recommend dedicating this teapot to one type of tea. If you wish to switch varieties, gently clean the pot with warm water and let it air dry completely before use.
A teapot shaped like a ripe pear, fired to a vermilion glow—an enduring symbol of warmth, nourishment, and tea shared in good company.
Ideal For
This teapot is suited to gongfu tea and daily rituals, personal collections, and thoughtful gifting where appropriate.
Care Instructions
Hand wash gently with warm water unless the original specifications state otherwise. Avoid abrasive cleaners and sudden temperature changes, then dry completely before storage.
About Kungfuyang
Kungfuyang is dedicated to Chinese tea culture, bringing together expressive teaware, practical accessories, and distinctive teas for unhurried daily rituals. We focus on clear product details, thoughtful presentation, and pieces that help people build a personal tea practice.
Shipping & Packaging
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FAQ
What is included?
The included pieces, capacity, dimensions, and finish are defined by the selected variant and the preserved product specifications.
Will every piece look exactly the same?
Small variations in tone, glaze, texture, brushwork, or dimensions can occur in craft-led pieces and are part of their individual character.
How should I care for it?
Hand wash gently with warm water unless the original specifications state otherwise. Avoid abrasive cleaners and sudden temperature changes, then dry completely before storage.