Zhi Sheng Zhu Jie Hu Yixing Teapot

Skilled master potter Xu Ding Hua has handbuilt this authentic Yixing teapot in the traditional shape of a barrel embellished with naturalistic bamboo details. The unglazed clay will develop a soft gleaming patina with time and use.

Ideal for many small quick infusions of puerh, it has the potter’s seal (chop mark) on the base, under the handle and inside the lid.

• Every teapot is an authentic piece made from ‘zisha’ (purple clay) from the Yixing region.
• Never use detergent on your Yixing teapot, just rinse it with water.
• With time and frequent use, it develops a beautiful patina on the outside - and inside is said to absorb the flavour of the tea leaves.
• In China they are cradled in the hands and caressed like a ‘little pet’.
• They are highly valued within the family and handed down through the generations.

Read about how to season and look after your Yixing teapot in Canton Tea School