Flat Xishi Yixing Teapot — Handcrafted Zini Purple Clay, 220ml

Bian Xishi — The Flattened Beauty

The Xishi is one of the most beloved silhouettes in all of Yixing tradition — named after Xi Shi, one of ancient China’s legendary Four Beauties, whose grace was said to be effortless and complete. The Bian (Flat) Xishi takes that classic form and presses it lower, wider, more grounded — a shape that feels both ancient and quietly modern.

Handcrafted from raw Zini purple clay (原矿紫泥), this 220ml pot sits with a calm, assured presence. Its wide, flat profile makes it exceptionally stable on the tea tray, and the internal ball-filter spout delivers a clean, arcing pour with no drips and no fuss.

About Zini Purple Clay

Zini is the quintessential Yixing clay — earthy, dense, and honest. It starts with a matte, mineral richness and slowly transforms with use: deepening in color, building a warm patina, and becoming more luminous with every brew. Tea made in a Zini pot retains its full aroma and true flavor — nothing is masked, nothing is lost.

The longer you use it, the more it becomes yours.

• Clay: Raw Zini Purple Clay (原矿紫泥)
• Capacity: 220ml ± 10ml — ideal for one-to-two person gongfu sessions
• Weight: 200g (packaged: 655g)
• Dimensions: Diameter 13.5cm | Height 6.5cm | Mouth 6cm
• Spout Filter: Internal ball-hole filter for a smooth, clean pour
• Craft: Fully handmade

Perfect For

Tieguanyin, high-mountain oolong, and aged white tea — teas with layered complexity that reward a pot with character. A timeless choice for both daily use and display.

“Xi Shi’s beauty needed no ornament. Neither does this pot.”