"Ban Ri Xian" Black Clay Yixing Teapot

Teapot style: Ban Ri Xian Black Yixing Teapot 半日闲紫砂壶

Clay type: Original Ore Black Clay 原矿黑泥

Artist: Zhou Shu Yuan

Craft: Fully handmade

Strainer type: 7-hole strainer

Capacity: 200ml

Length (body only): 6.5cm

Height without the lid: 7cm

The writing on the teapot means "Stealing a half-day of leisure from a busy life." This phrase conveys the idea of taking a brief moment of rest or relaxation amidst a hectic or busy life, enjoying a temporary escape from daily responsibilities.

Hei Ni or black clay is extremely rare nowadays.  This Hei Ni ore was excavated few decades ago and have being kept for future use. The clay will become even dark colour after brewing with tea.  Hei Ni clay is almost good to use for any types of teas. 

Only one in stock, so the pot photographed is the pot you will receive. 

Please Note:

We have carefully photographed this item as best as possible – please be aware that different device screens can render colours and subtle tones slightly differently.

Preparation Before Use
Yixing Teapots should be prepared before using the first time. This is called "opening the pot". It removes the dust/sand from firing the teapot.

We recommend rinsing the teapot under warm water two or three times, then wipe gently inside and outside of the pot with a new non-scratch sponge scourer to remove sediment trapped in the unglazed clay. 

Then, filling the teapot with boiling water, wait for 10 minutes, empty the pot; repeat one more time, the new Yixing teapot is ready for use.

Daily cleaning and seasoning

Empty the leaves after each use, rinse with boiling water, drain, wipe water away with clean soft cloth, and then lid off, place the body upside, let it air dry for one or two days. 

Do not ever use any detergent or soap than water to clean the pot. 

Do not let the potcome into contact with other strong smell such as cooking fume, cigarette smoke, perfume.