“Fang Gu" Yixing Teapot 240ML

Teapot style: Yixing Teapot - "Wheel" 巨轮壶

Clay type: Pure Purple Clay (Zi Ni) 原矿纯紫泥

Craft: Fully handmade by Zhou Shu Yuan 

Strainer type: 14-hole strainer

Capacity: 240ml

Length (body only): 10cm

Height without the lid: 4cm 

A very well made Yixing teapot is hand-made from aged purple clay (Zi Ni).  The finished product is naturally glossy and silk to the touch. The design of 14 holes strainer allow the water to pour out very fast therefore the pot will be suitable to brew for a short brewing time such as Wu Yi Rock Tea, Red Tea and also Puer Teas. 

About Aged Purple Clay (or Lao Zini): the clay is a type of purple clay with a relatively high degree of lithification. It is located at the bottom of the central layer, close to the base of the mineral vein. Due to the natural weathering and water infiltration required for its decomposition, the process takes a longer time. It has a broad firing temperature range and a wide sintering range. The shrinkage rate is low, around 8%, which ensures good stability. After firing, the color changes from reddish-brown to dark purple, often appearing as a dark purple or nearly black shade, which is why it is sometimes referred to as "black purple clay." It has an ancient and dignified appearance, with a gentle and elegant style. With a little use and nurturing, it develops a glossy, oil-like sheen, fully displaying the unique charm of purple clay.

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

Please Note:

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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.