Yixing Purple Clay Teapot "Cold Fragrance Melody" 230ml - Handmade Ancient Red Clay

❄️ Cold Fragrance Melody - Poetic Elegance in Ancient Red Clay

Discover the refined beauty of this Yixing purple clay teapot crafted from rare original-mine Ancient Red Clay. The "Cold Fragrance Melody" (寒香曲壶) evokes the delicate fragrance of plum blossoms blooming in winter—a symbol of resilience, purity, and quiet elegance in Chinese culture.

✨ Expert Craftsmanship

Handcrafted by an accomplished artisan from Dingshu Town, Yixing—the historic heart of purple clay pottery. This teapot showcases refined simplicity and elegant lines, where the handle, spout, and body flow together in perfect harmony.

Key Features:

• Material: Authentic original-mine Ancient Red Clay (原矿古红泥) from Yixing
• Capacity: 230ml ±10cc - ideal for 2-3 people
• Spout: 14-hole mesh filter for exceptionally smooth pouring
• Craftsmanship: 100% handmade by skilled artisan
• Dimensions: Length 15cm, height 6.5cm, mouth diameter 6.5cm
• Origin: Dingshu Town, Yixing, Jiangsu Province
• Design: Classic flowing form with elegant proportions

🔴 Premium Ancient Red Clay

Ancient Red Clay (古红泥) is one of the most prized and rare Yixing clays, known for its exceptional characteristics:

Distinctive Color: Rich, warm red-orange tones that deepen to a lustrous cinnabar hue with use. The color is more refined and elegant than standard red clay, with a natural warmth that glows in the light.

Unique Properties:

• High iron content: Creates the distinctive red color and excellent heat retention
• Fine particle structure: Smooth, dense clay body with superior finish
• Excellent breathability: Micro-porous structure enhances tea flavor
• Superior heat retention: Maintains optimal brewing temperature
• Rapid patina development: Develops lustrous shine quickly with use
• Warm, lustrous finish: Becomes increasingly radiant and jade-like

Rarity: Ancient Red Clay comes from deeper, older clay seams and is increasingly scarce, making teapots crafted from this material highly valued by collectors.

🌸 The Cold Fragrance Poetry

"Cold Fragrance" (寒香) refers to the delicate scent of plum blossoms blooming in winter—one of the most beloved motifs in Chinese poetry and art. The plum blossom symbolizes:

• Resilience: Blooming in the coldest season
• Purity: Pristine beauty against snow
• Hope: First sign of spring's arrival
• Noble character: Elegance in adversity

This teapot embodies these qualities—refined, elegant, and enduring.

🫖 Perfect For These Teas

Ancient Red Clay is especially renowned for brewing:

• Oolong teas: Tie Guan Yin, Da Hong Pao, Phoenix Dan Cong (ideal match!)
• Black tea: Brings out sweetness and depth
• Aged teas: Enhances complexity
• Raw Pu-erh: Excellent heat retention for proper extraction

Red clay is particularly celebrated for oolong tea—the clay's heat retention and breathability bring out the tea's floral aromatics and sweet finish.

💧 Superior Water Flow

The 14-hole mesh filter provides exceptional water flow—smooth, controlled, and leaf-free. This is a higher hole count than standard teapots, ensuring a perfect pour every time.

📦 What's Included

• Handmade Yixing Cold Fragrance Melody teapot
• Premium brocade gift box
• Certificate of authenticity
• Decorative teapot cord

🎯 The Art of Seasoning

Ancient Red Clay is famous for developing patina quickly. With regular use and gentle handling, the vessel transforms rapidly—the red color deepens, the surface becomes increasingly lustrous, and the pot develops a warm, glowing finish that seems to radiate from within.

This is one of the most rewarding clays to nurture, showing visible changes within weeks of regular use.

🌟 A Collector's Treasure

This teapot combines multiple elements of exceptional value:

• Rare Ancient Red Clay from original mines
• Expert artisan craftsmanship
• Poetic cultural symbolism
• Classic, timeless design
• Superior 14-hole filter system
• Excellent daily functionality
• Rapid, beautiful patina development

With its refined simplicity, honest color, and timeless elegance, this teapot embodies classic Yixing aesthetics. The smooth, flowing lines and balanced proportions make it a joy to hold and pour.

This is a teapot worthy of collection, daily appreciation, and proud display.

⚠️ Handling Notice

Careful Packaging: Purple clay is fragile. Please inspect upon delivery. If damaged, photograph and contact us the same day for free replacement.

🍵 Care Instructions

• Rinse with hot water before first use (no soap)
• After each use, rinse thoroughly and air dry with lid off
• Never use detergent - it will damage the clay's natural seasoning
• Wipe gently with a soft tea cloth to enhance the patina
• Ancient Red Clay develops patina quickly—enjoy watching the transformation
• Handle with care - purple clay is precious but fragile
• The red color will deepen and become more lustrous over time

Experience the poetic elegance of Cold Fragrance Melody. This exquisite Ancient Red Clay teapot brings refined beauty, exceptional brewing performance, and the quiet grace of winter plum blossoms to every tea session.