Yixing "Breathing Teapot" – 150ml Zhu Ni 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.

Geological Poetry in Clay

Geological Poetry in Clay
Nestled by Lake Taihu's misty shores, Yixing's 5,000-year-old zisha () clay deposits hold a mineral fingerprint found nowhere else on Earth.This iron-rich "purple gold" ( 8-12%) transforms into teapots with:

Natural Porosity:

Micro-pores that absorb tea essence, enhancing flavor over decades of use.

Thermal Mastery:

2.3x faster heat retention than porcelain, perfect for oolong and pu'er brewing.

Aging Alchemy

Develops patina resembling antique jade after 100+ steepings.

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.

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

Clay Alchemy:

The "Zhu Ni" clay undergoes a decade of natural aging and 1160°C kiln firing, transforming into a porous material that "learns" your tea preferences, akin to seasoning a cast-iron skillet

Breathing Teapot

Dubbed "The Breathing Teapot" for its magical dual-pore structure, this 200ml Yixing teapot is crafted from rare "Zhu Ni" clay, a mineral-rich treasure mined from China's Huanglong Mountain.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.

Maintenance:

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