Yixing "Breathing Teapot" – 110ml JiangPo Clay Masterpiece, Artisan Teapot, Zisha Teapot

Our Pledge:

We invite you to touch, pour, and witness how true Yixing clay breathes life into tea—Experience the Ming Dynasty heritage (1368-1644) of Yixing clay teapots, where each touch awakens the soul of tea.Amidst counterfeit imitations, we safeguard authentic craftsmanship.Every SteepCode teapot is a timeless heirloom, hand-sculpted by master artisans through 500-year-old techniques—transforming tea rituals into art.

Jiangpo Clay (a rare artisan material)

Jiangpo Clay exhibits a striking "terracotta-orange" base with vibrant red and yellow speckles of varying intensity after firing, owing to its composite mineral composition of Duanni clay, Hongni clay, Zini clay, and other symbiotic deposits.The ceramic surface showcases a mesmerizing constellation of star-like patterns in graduated chromatic scales.

Breathing Teapot

Dubbed "The Breathing Teapot" for its magical dual-pore structure, this 110ml Yixing teapot is crafted from rare "Jiangpo" clay.Like a living vessel, it breathes with every brew—locking in tea aromas while filtering impurities.Perfect for solo meditation or intimate gatherings, it evolves with each use, developing a natural patina that deepens flavors.Simply rinse with warm water to awaken its tea-enhancing magic.

Dual-Pore Technology:

The teapot’s unique "skin-like" structure (open and closed pores) allows oxygen to circulate while retaining heat—similar to a wine decanter enhancing flavors through aeration

Flavor Evolution:

Over time, the clay absorbs tea oils, creating a natural "memory" that enriches future brews.Even empty, hot water poured in releases a subtle tea essence

600-Year Legacy:

Originating in Ming Dynasty Yixing, these teapots are hand-shaped using ancient "slab-building" techniques—no molds or glue.Each piece is a functional sculpture

First Brew Ritual:

①Submerge in boiling water with tea leaves for 30 minutes to activate its "breathing" pores.
Tea Pairing Tips:
②Light Teas (Green/White): 80°C water, 1-2 mins – preserves floral notes.
Bold Teas (Pu-erh/Black): 100°C water, 3-5 mins – extracts earthy richness.

Artisan Proof:

Each teapot bears faint tool marks and uneven textures, evidence of 500-year-old slab-building techniques (no molds/glue).Counterfeits lack these organic "fingerprints"

Maintenance:

Rinse with water only; avoid detergents to protect the natural patina.Air-dry to maintain its "living" texture

What is "Jiangpo clay"?

In the early 1990s, while constructing "Taodu Road" (Pottery Capital Road) to connect Dingshan and Yixing, workers uncovered a rare purple clay ore by accident at the slope where Huanglong Mountain and Qinglong Mountain meet. To level the terrain for the road, excavation work began, revealing a small deposit of this unique clay. Named "Jiangpo Ni" ("Slope-Reducing Clay") after its discovery during the road’s slope-flattening process, this clay exists in extremely limited quantities and is found only in this specific, narrow area. Its discovery was accidental, and its reserves remain exceptionally scarce.