Yixing Zisha Teapot | Royal Blue Duan Ni with Hand-Engraved Peony | 180ml Gongfu Tea Pot

Where ancient craft meets living art.

This is not simply a teapot — it is a canvas. Crafted from rare Bao Lan Duan Ni (宝蓝段泥), a prized raw ore clay from the Yixing region of Jiangsu, China, this teapot is hand-engraved by a skilled artisan with a sweeping peony motif — the flower of prosperity, nobility, and feminine grace in Chinese culture. Each piece is unique; no two engravings are identical.

At 180ml, it is the ideal size for a focused Gongfu Cha session — generous enough for sharing with a guest, precise enough to reveal every nuance of a fine tea.

Specifications

About Bao Lan Duan Ni

Duan Ni (段泥) is one of the three classic Yixing clay families, known for its warm, sandy texture and excellent breathability. Bao Lan — meaning "precious blue" — is a rarer variation with a distinctive cool-toned hue that deepens and warms with use. Raw ore Duan Ni is unblended and unprocessed, preserving the clay's natural mineral composition for superior flavor clarity.

• Natural micro-porosity — the clay breathes, absorbing the essence of your tea and building a seasoned patina over time
• Excellent heat retention — maintains brewing temperature longer than porcelain or glass
• Flavor-enhancing — dedicated use with one tea type refines and deepens every brew
• Ages with beauty — develops a rich, lustrous surface the more it is used and loved

The Peony Engraving

The peony (牡丹, mǔ dān) has been celebrated in Chinese art and poetry for over a thousand years as the "king of flowers" — a symbol of wealth, honor, and feminine beauty. Hand-engraved into the clay before firing, the motif becomes part of the teapot itself, not a surface decoration but an expression of the maker's hand.

Seasoning Your Teapot

1. Rinse inside and out with boiling water
2. Simmer gently in a pot of cold water for 10–15 minutes
3. Cool naturally, then brew and discard your first pot of tea
4. Your teapot is now ready for a lifetime of use

Care Instructions

• Never use soap — Zisha clay is porous and will absorb detergent
• Rinse with hot water after each use; air dry with the lid off
• Dedicate to one type of tea for best flavor development
• Handle with care — a work of art deserves respect