"Han Wa" Style Purple Clay Yixing Teapot 200ml

Teapot style: "Han Wa" Style Yixing Teapot 汉瓦紫砂壶

Clay type: Original Ore Aged Purple Clay 原矿老紫泥

Artist: Zhou Shu Yuan

Craft: Fully handmade

Strainer type: 9-hole strainer

Capacity: 180ml

Length (body only): 7.8cm

Height without the lid: 9cm

The teapot is inspired by the design of Han Wa or “汉瓦”, which refers to roof tiles from the Han dynasty in China (202 BC – 220 AD). These tiles, made from clay, were typically used in ancient Chinese architecture. The body of teapot is upright with a large mouth, fitting seamlessly with the lid and spout, giving a broad and imposing appearance. It features an arched bridge-like knob, a curved spout for smooth water flow, and an ear-shaped handle that feels comfortable to hold.The overall design embodies a profound simplicity and an artful yet unpretentious charm, making it worth appreciating and handling. 

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.