Handmade Yixing Clay Eggplant Gourd Teapot Gongfu Tea Set

Crafted from high quality Zhuni clay

This Yixing Zisha tea set, shaped as an eggplant gourd, is produced in Yixing, China, and made with authentic Zhuni clay. Zhuni clay is a precious type among Yixing Zisha clays, named for its naturally warm vermilion color and fine texture, serving as a classic material for crafting high end Yixing Zisha tea ware.

The high shrinkage rate of Zhuni clay results in extremely stringent requirements for the firing process. During firing, products are highly prone to issues such as deformation, cracking and base bursting. Only experienced ceramic craftsmen who precisely control the kiln temperature and firing duration can guarantee the quality of the finished pieces.

Features of Zhuni Clay Tea Ware

Compared with ordinary ceramic tea ware, Zhuni clay tea ware delivers more prominent effects in aroma retention and heat preservation. It can effectively release the fragrance of tea leaves, making the tea taste smoother and mellower.

It is suitable for brewing most types of tea, especially highly aromatic teas, including oolong teas such as Tieguanyin, Dahongpao and Fenghuang Dancong, as well as black tea and ripe Pu’er tea, fully bringing out the layered aromas of the tea leaves.