Yixing Wood-Fired Purple Clay Teapot "Joy on the Branch" 300ml - Handmade Duan Ni Zisha

🐦 Joy on the Branch - Wood-Fired Artistry Meets Nature

Discover the exceptional beauty of this wood-fired Yixing teapot crafted from rare original-mine Duan Ni clay. The "Joy on the Branch" (喜上枝头) celebrates the traditional motif of magpies bringing good fortune, enhanced by the unique effects of traditional wood-firing techniques.

🔥 Wood-Fired Excellence (Chai Shao)

This teapot is fired using the ancient wood-firing (柴烧) technique, where the clay is exposed to flames and ash in a traditional kiln. This labor-intensive process creates:

• Unique surface effects: Natural ash deposits and flame patterns make each pot one-of-a-kind
• Enhanced clay character: High-temperature wood firing brings out the clay's natural beauty
• Rustic elegance: Organic variations in color and texture
• Superior performance: Wood-firing creates a denser, more refined clay body

✨ Master Craftsmanship

Handcrafted by an accomplished artisan from Dingshu Town, Yixing—the historic heart of purple clay pottery. This teapot showcases refined technique with meticulous attention to detail, elegant form, and harmonious proportions.

Key Features:

• Material: Authentic original-mine Duan Ni clay (原矿段泥), wood-fired
• Capacity: 300ml ±10cc - perfect for sharing with 3-4 people
• Weight: 204.7g (lightweight and comfortable to handle)
• Spout: 9-hole mesh filter for smooth pouring
• Craftsmanship: 100% handmade by skilled artisan
• Dimensions: Total diameter 15cm, mouth 5.8cm, height 7cm
• Origin: Dingshu Town, Yixing, Jiangsu Province

🌾 Premium Duan Ni Clay

Duan Ni (段泥) is one of the most prized Yixing clays, known for its distinctive characteristics:

Clay Character: Heavy sandy texture with an honest, earthy quality—like a sincere farmer. With daily use, it gradually reveals its brilliance, developing warm, dignified transformations.

Unique Properties:

• Double-pore structure: Micro-fine pores with high density
• Preserves true flavor: Retains tea's authentic aroma without dispersing fragrance
• Excellent breathability: Allows tea to develop its full character
• Beautiful aging: Becomes increasingly lustrous and radiant with use
• Warm patina: Develops elegant,温润 (warm and smooth) finish through handling

🎨 Artistic Design

The "Joy on the Branch" design features traditional Chinese symbolism celebrating happiness and good fortune. The dignified, stable form with coordinated proportions and rigorous structure embodies both artistic beauty and practical function. The lustrous clay color adds natural elegance.

🫖 Perfect For These Teas

Duan Ni clay is especially versatile and excellent for:

• Green tea and light oolongs (clay won't overpower delicate flavors)
• Raw Pu-erh (Sheng Cha)
• White tea and yellow tea
• Aged teas of all types

📦 What's Included

• Handmade wood-fired Yixing teapot
• Premium brocade gift box
• Certificate of authenticity
• Decorative teapot cord

🎯 The Art of Seasoning (Yang Hu)

Purple clay is a living material. The longer you use it, the more radiant and luminous the pot becomes. Through regular handling and wiping, the vessel develops an increasingly warm, lustrous glow—a transformation that makes each pot uniquely yours.

This is the beauty of 养壶 (yang hu) - nurturing your teapot. Over time, your care and attention will be rewarded with a pot that glows with温雅 (warm elegance).

🌟 A Collector's Treasure

This teapot combines multiple elements of value:

• Premium Duan Ni clay from original mines
• Traditional wood-firing technique
• Skilled artisan craftsmanship
• Elegant, timeless design
• Excellent daily functionality

It's a piece worthy of collection, daily use, 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
• The wood-fired surface will develop unique character with use
• Handle with care - purple clay is precious but fragile

Experience the magic of wood-fired Duan Ni clay. Each brewing session brings you closer to the pot, each touch adds to its growing radiance. Joy on the Branch is more than a teapot—it's a companion on your tea journey.