Masterpiece Cloud Shoulder Ruyi Teapot: Li Laoshi's Golden Duanni Craftsmanship

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$514.29Handmade Yixing teapot with Golden Duanni clay, 40cc capacity. Designed by award-winning artist Li Laoshi, blending traditional motifs and modern artistry.

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This purple clay teapot carries the poetic name "Yun Jian Ruyi". More than just tea-brewing utensil, it resembles breathing artwork. A cup of clear tea soothes fleeting years, while sitting quietly to feel time's flow - such moments perfectly suit this compact 40cc zisha teapot.

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The magic lies in its unique clay. This teapot uses premium "Golden Duan" ceramic material, colored like sun-dried autumn wheat stalks with natural luster. Sourced from Huanglong Mountain in Yixing, Jiangsu, the clay undergoes 20+ refining processes before meeting potting standards. Rich in minerals, purple clay gradually absorbs tea aromas and develops warm patina through use.

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Though small at 40cc capacity, this yixing teapot shines for solo tea sessions. Its ergonomic design allows single-handed use, with precise spout control preventing drips. The airtight lid remains secured even when inverted - crucial craftsmanship standard. Crafted by National Artisan Li, every detail reflects meticulous execution.

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The shape embodies Eastern wisdom: plump persimmon body, crescent-shaped handle, and upward-curving spout. Most striking are the hand-carved cloud patterns undulating across the surface, symbolizing auspiciousness in Chinese culture. These harmonize with the Ruyi (scepter) motif on the lid, conveying "heaven-human unity" philosophy.

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Creating such teapot demands exceptional skill. Initial molding precedes bamboo-tool refinement. Cloud patterns get individually stamped using special seals, followed by water-polishing with calligraphy brushes. Master Li completes maximum two daily, with 30% fracturing risk during kiln firing.

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Brewing in this handmade yixing zisha teapot preserves tea's original fragrance. Its micro-porous "breathing" clay prevents flavor degradation. Use 80°C water for green teas, boiling water for black teas. Rinse with clean water only - never detergent - allowing natural tea patina to form over time.

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Both functional vessel and collectible art, this "Yun Jian Ruyi" becomes living scenery on tea trays. Rotating it reveals light dancing across cloud patterns. The golden duan clay gradually transforms from pale yellow to amber hue through use, as if gilded by time itself.

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Maintenance requires three essentials: thorough drying after use, avoiding mixed tea types, and regular soft-cloth wiping. When unused, store in ventilated wooden box. Like good friendship, proper care rewards with better tea.

This chinese zisha teapot embodies traditional craftsmanship wisdom. Three months from material selection to final form, the potter's calluses literally molded into its curves. Modern factories mass-produce utensils, but machines never replicate this human-warmed artistry. Holding it, one feels clay awakening through artisan's fingers.

For zisha teapot beginners, this petite version makes ideal choice. Small capacity eases temperature control, simple shape simplifies cleaning. Versatile golden duan clay accommodates jasmine to pu'erh teas. Daily twenty-minute tea ritual with this teapot, watching steam curl through cloud patterns, becomes perfect relaxation moment.