Premium 70cc Yixing Bamboo Teapot: Golden Duan Clay & Traditional Kiln Craftsmanship

2025-10-14 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：113

$214.29Handmade Yixing teapot in golden duan clay, kiln-fired for natural texture. Compact 70cc design with bamboo motifs, ergonomic comfort, and functional elegance.

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This Yixing teapot has a special name, "Sifang Xiaozhujun" (Little Bamboo Gentleman of Four Directions). With a 70-milliliter capacity, equivalent to about half a coffee cup, its compact size fits perfectly in the hand. This dimension makes it ideal for portability, whether for office tea brewing or travel convenience.

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Crafted from premium golden duan clay, the purple clay teapot undergoes traditional wood-fired kiln processing, developing natural color variations. Careful observation reveals caramel-colored streaks with metallic luster across its surface - not painted patterns, but natural textures formed during firing. The tactile surface carries fine granularity, resembling warm sand.

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The Chinese Yixing teapot features deliberate geometric design. Its squircular silhouette combines angular structure with softened edges. Straight vertical lines evoke bamboo resilience, accentuated by hand-applied clay bamboo leaf decorations. Each leaf, made from varying clay thicknesses, shows visible veins - some curled, others upturned, capturing bamboo's wind-swept dynamism.

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The zisha teapot's widened opening serves dual purposes: easy cleaning access and convenient whole-leaf tea insertion. The spout ensures drip-free pouring, while the snug-fitting lid remains secure during use. Weighing similar to a smartphone, its ergonomic design allows comfortable single-handed grip. The bamboo-joint-shaped handle provides secure hold, heat-resistant even when filled.

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This handmade Yixing teapot balances functionality and artistry. Craftsmen spend days attaching bamboo leaf details, followed by 30+ hours of precise kiln firing - a diminishing traditional skill. The semi-porous zisha clay enhances tea aromas: preserving grassy notes in green tea and woody tones in pu'er. Simple rinsing maintains it, gradually developing natural patina through use.

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Maintaining this purple clay teapot requires minimal effort: gentle wiping with soft cloth and avoiding impacts. Regular users often dedicate it to specific tea types, allowing gradual absorption of tea pigments. When not in use, display it as decorative art - the "Little Bamboo Gentleman" serves equally well as tabletop ornamentation and practical teaware.

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