He Yu Xi Shui Yixing Teapot | Raw Duan Ni Wood-Fired Zisha Clay | Handcrafted 240ml

He Yu Xi Shui — Lotus & Fish at Play in Still Water

A summer pond at dusk. Lotus blossoms drifting on the surface. A flash of gold beneath the water — a fish, darting and turning in pure, unhurried joy. This is the world of He Yu Xi Shui (荷鱼戏水): one of the most beloved scenes in Chinese classical painting, a vision of natural abundance, playful vitality, and the quiet perfection of things exactly as they should be.

The He Yu Xi Shui Yixing Teapot carries this spirit in its clay and its form — hand-formed by a skilled master artisan in Dingshu Town, Yixing, Jiangsu, from authentic raw Duan Ni Chai Shao (段泥柴烧) wood-fired ore clay. It is a teapot of natural beauty, alive with the energy of the kiln that shaped it.

Duan Ni Chai Shao — Wood-Fired Clay, Marked by Flame & Fortune

Duan Ni Chai Shao (Wood-Fired Duan Clay) is Zisha at its most elemental and most alive. The ancient wood-firing technique — where flame, ash, and heat dance unpredictably through the kiln — leaves each teapot with natural, unrepeatable variations of color and texture: warm flashes of amber and gold, cool shadows of grey and ochre, subtle ash markings that settle into the surface like brushstrokes from the fire itself.

No two pieces are identical. Each one is a singular work of art, shaped as much by the kiln's living flame as by the artisan's hands — as spontaneous and unrepeatable as fish darting through water.

Beneath the flame, the raw Duan Ni ore possesses the dual micro-pore structure that defines authentic Zisha — exceptional breathability, high density, and a remarkable ability to preserve the full aroma and flavor of your tea. Brew in this pot and taste your tea as it truly is: pure, complete, and alive. No essence lost. No nuance diminished.

With devoted use, the wood-fired surface deepens and warms — the natural flame variations gradually unifying into a rich, settled luminosity of extraordinary personal character. This is yanghu: the living art of seasoning your teapot, and with a wood-fired piece, the journey is among the most rewarding in the Yixing tradition.

Balanced, Grounded & Full of Life

The He Yu Xi Shui silhouette is low, wide, and beautifully balanced — a form that sits with the natural ease of a lotus leaf on still water. The proportions are harmonious and assured, the structure precise and unhurried. The 9-hole mesh spout filter delivers a clean, smooth pour of exceptional clarity, while the overall form — spout, handle, and body flowing as one — rewards both the eye and the hand with every use.

• Clay: Authentic Raw Duan Ni Chai Shao (段泥柴烧) Wood-Fired Ore Clay
• Capacity: 240ml (±10ml)
• Spout Filter: 9-hole mesh
• Total Diameter: 13.5 cm
• Total Height: 7 cm
• Mouth Diameter: 5.2 cm
• Craftsmanship: Fully handmade
• Artisan: Accomplished Master Potter
• Origin: Dingshu Town, Yixing, Jiangsu, China

A Teapot for Every Season of Tea

The He Yu Xi Shui's 240ml capacity and the warm mineral character of wood-fired Duan Ni make it a versatile and joyful companion for a wide range of teas. It pairs beautifully with high-mountain oolongs, aged white teas, light black teas, and roasted teas — teas whose natural complexity blooms with the gentle, breathing warmth of authentic Zisha. Brew with attention, sip with pleasure, and let the teapot do what it was born to do.

A Complete Luxury Gift Experience

Every He Yu Xi Shui arrives in an elegant brocade gift box, complete with an authenticity certificate and a decorative teapot cord — a gift as alive and joyful as its name, for the tea lover, the collector, or anyone who finds beauty in the natural world.

Lotus. Fish. Flame-kissed clay. A teapot as alive as the pond it evokes.