Product Description

This handcrafted Jianshui purple pottery teapot is made from refined red clay and shaped in a classic pear-shaped form, prized for its rounded body and steady, elegant pour. The surface features a traditional ice smoke (bing yan) texture, created through a meticulous needle-piercing technique that produces a fine, granular finish with rich visual depth.

Each teapot is individually formed and finished by hand using authentic Jianshui Zitao. The needle-textured surface is not applied decoration, but a result of skilled manual craftsmanship, giving the teapot a natural, tactile character that feels both earthy and refined. No two pieces are exactly alike.

With an approximate capacity of 330ml, this pear-shaped teapot is well suited for gongfu tea brewing or relaxed daily tea sessions. The unglazed clay body offers excellent heat retention and supports clean flavor expression, developing a deeper patina with continued use.

Balanced in form and rich in surface detail, this red clay ice smoke teapot is ideal for tea lovers who appreciate traditional craftsmanship with subtle artistic texture. It also makes a thoughtful gift or a distinctive addition to a tea ware collection.

An English care and maintenance guide is included, providing clear instructions on proper use, cleaning, and long-term preservation.

 Product Details

• Material: Authentic Jianshui Zitao (a unique purple pottery from Yunnan,China)
  

• Craftsmanship: 100% handmade

• Teapot Shape: Pear-shaped 

• Technique: Ice smoke texture, needle-piercing process

• Finish: Unglazed

• Dimensions: 15 × 10 × 10 cm (hand-measured)

• Mouth Diameter: 4.6 cm

• Capacity: Approx. 330 ml

• Weight: Approx. 275 g

• Use: Gongfu tea brewing / daily tea

• Packaging: Gift box included

• Bonus: English care & maintenance guide included