Yixing Zisha Teapot 180cc – Duan Clay – Purple Tea – Gray-Green Shipiao

The first thing this teapot promises is an honest brew, and it keeps that promise. The gray-green ties the whole design together. The calligraphy adds a bit of theater to an otherwise practical piece. The 180cc volume is geared toward solo gongfu sessions.

Crafted in duan clay prized for its earthy character. The shipiao styling gives this pot a silhouette you will recognize across the table. The matte surface shows the clay's natural grain, with no glaze or coating; it is the kind of detail you only get from handmade work. Spout is cut to deliver a clean, unbroken stream — simple, and exactly right. Lid fits tightly enough to keep aroma in the pot — simple, and exactly right. One detail worth noting: keep it to one tea and it will pay you back in flavor. In practice, the clay remembers every tea, so the hundredth pot tastes better than the first. The red seals sets this one apart from plainer pieces in the same range. The shipiao reads even better in person than in the photos.

Place your order and start planning the first tea you will brew in it. Every tea table needs a pot like this: reliable, honest, and good-looking.