Yixing Purple Clay Teapot "Tall Bamboo" 150ml - High-Fired Duan Ni Zisha

🎍 Tall Bamboo - Symbol of Integrity and Resilience

Experience the elegant simplicity of this Yixing purple clay teapot inspired by the noble bamboo. The "Tall Bamboo" (高竹节) is crafted from premium high-temperature Duan Ni clay, embodying the strength, flexibility, and upward growth that bamboo represents in Chinese culture.

✨ Artisan Craftsmanship

Handcrafted by a skilled artisan, this teapot features the classic bamboo-segment design—a beloved traditional form in Yixing pottery. The segmented body mimics natural bamboo stalks, creating visual rhythm and tactile interest while maintaining excellent functionality.

Key Features:

• Material: High-temperature Duan Ni clay (高温段泥) from Yixing
• Capacity: 150ml - perfect for solo sessions or sharing with 1-2 people
• Spout: Internal ball-hole filter for smooth, debris-free pouring
• Craftsmanship: 100% handmade by experienced artisan
• Dimensions: Length 12.8cm, height 11.2cm, mouth diameter 5.4cm
• Design: Classic bamboo-segment (Zhu Jie) form

🔥 High-Temperature Duan Ni Clay

This teapot is crafted from high-fired Duan Ni (高温段泥), a premium variation of the beloved Duan Ni clay:

What makes high-temperature firing special:

• Enhanced density: Higher firing temperature creates a more refined, compact clay body
• Brighter color: Develops a beautiful, warm honey-yellow to light beige tone
• Superior strength: More durable while maintaining breathability
• Crisp sound: Produces a clear, resonant tone when tapped
• Excellent aging: Develops lustrous patina quickly with use

Clay Properties:

• Double-pore structure: Micro-fine pores preserve tea's authentic flavor
• Excellent breathability: Allows tea to develop full character
• Superior heat retention: Maintains optimal brewing temperature
• Beautiful transformation: Becomes increasingly radiant with regular use

🎋 The Bamboo Symbolism

In Chinese culture, bamboo represents:

• Integrity: Stands tall and straight, symbolizing moral character
• Resilience: Bends but doesn't break in storms
• Growth: Reaches upward with determination
• Purity: Hollow interior represents humility and openness
• Longevity: Evergreen and enduring through seasons

The bamboo-segment design is one of the most classic and beloved forms in Yixing teapot tradition.

🫖 Perfect For These Teas

High-temperature Duan Ni is especially versatile and excellent for:

• Green tea (won't overpower delicate flavors)
• Light oolongs (Tie Guan Yin, High Mountain oolongs)
• White tea and yellow tea
• Raw Pu-erh (Sheng Cha)
• Jasmine and scented teas

The light-colored clay won't stain easily and is ideal for teas where you want to appreciate the true color of the liquor.

📦 What's Included

• Handmade Yixing Tall Bamboo teapot
• Premium brocade gift box
• Certificate of authenticity
• Decorative teapot cord

🌟 A Collector's Classic

The bamboo-segment form is a cornerstone of Yixing teapot design, beloved for centuries. This compact 150ml size is perfect for personal tea practice, offering:

• Elegant, timeless design
• Comfortable handling and pouring
• Beautiful high-fired Duan Ni color
• Excellent daily functionality
• Cultural symbolism and meaning

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

🎯 The Art of Seasoning

Purple clay is a living material. High-temperature Duan Ni develops its patina relatively quickly. Through regular use and gentle handling, the vessel will develop an increasingly warm, lustrous glow that enhances the bamboo-segment texture.

⚠️ 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
• The bamboo segments will develop beautiful luster with use
• Handle with care - purple clay is precious but fragile
• Light-colored Duan Ni shows tea stains - this is natural and adds character

Bring the noble spirit of bamboo to your tea practice. The Tall Bamboo teapot combines timeless symbolism, elegant design, and exceptional brewing performance in a compact, beautiful form.