Premium Zhu Ni Clay Teapot: Artisan-Crafted Cold Plum Yixing Teapot for Tea Lovers

2025-10-15 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：88

$300.00Handmade Zhu Ni clay teapot (140cc) with intricate engravings, designed by Mei Jia. Compact, durable, and enhances tea flavor. New release at $2100.

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Today we introduce a newly launched Yixing teapot work - [Cold Plum]. This purple clay teapot is crafted by young ceramic artist Mei Jia, supervised by Master Fan Weiqun from Fan's Pottery Studio. With 140ml capacity, this medium-small sized zisha teapot proves ideal for daily tea brewing.

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The chinese yixing teapot employs premium zhuni clay, a rare variety in zisha materials known for its exceptionally fine and dense texture. The clay body feels as smooth as infant skin to touch, producing clear metallic ring when tapped. After firing, this yixing zisha teapot develops special tea-absorbing properties that better preserve and release tea aromas through prolonged use.

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Drawing inspiration from traditional Manshu pot design, this handmade yixing teapot features clean lines and natural transitions from spout to base. The compact circular handle and spout maintain perfect balance with the slightly flattened body. Every detail showcases harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern aesthetics.

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The most striking feature lies in its dual-sided carvings. One side depicts exquisite plum blossom patterns with lifelike branch textures and petal details, while the reverse displays artistic calligraphic engravings. Using depth variations rather than flat etchings, these three-dimensional decorations create tangible textures under fingertips.

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When brewing tea, this yixing teapot demonstrates excellent functionality. The spout pours smoothly without dripping, while the ergonomic handle ensures comfortable grip. Its 140ml capacity makes it perfect for oolong or black teas requiring quick infusion. With prolonged use, the purple clay teapot surface gradually develops deeper patina and lustrous shine.

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As daily tea ware, this china purple clay teapot combines practicality with artistic value. Its compact size fits perfectly on office desks or tea trays. Simple maintenance requires only water rinsing without detergents. Initial seasoning with tea soak enhances its tea-absorbing qualities.

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Supervisor Fan Weiqun from century-old Fan's Pottery Studio ensures traditional authenticity, while artist Mei Jia incorporates contemporary design elements. The bottom bears both creator's signature and supervisor's seal, guaranteeing authenticity and collectible value.

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This handmade zisha teapot particularly suits solo tea drinkers. The 140ml volume allows 1-2 servings to fully appreciate tea's original flavors. Given zhuni clay's excellent heat conductivity, users should control water temperature carefully and pre-warm the teapot before use.

For foreigners new to zisha ware, this yixing purple clay teapot serves as perfect introduction with intuitive design and manageable size. Through daily use, one can personally experience how purple clay teapot enhances tea flavor while appreciating traditional Chinese tea culture. It makes equally meaningful personal accessory or cultural gift.

In fast-paced modern life, this yixing teapot meets contemporary needs while preserving ancient craftsmanship. As steam curls from its delicate spout and warm clay nestles in palm, users find temporary escape from urban chaos, creating personal moments of tranquility through tea rituals.