Yixing Teapot: Zhu Ni Red Clay, “Chuan Lu” Antique-Style Shape

Description Chuan Lu Teapot (传炉壶) This antique-style yixing teapot was made by hand in Yixing in the year 2000, from Zhu Ni (red clay). Its has a potbelly shape, standing on four small legs, inspired by teaware from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The spout and handle are slender and elegantly curved. The Chuan Lu teapot is ideal for the following tea types: Pu-Erh Rock Tea Oolong Roasted Oolong Black Tea Carved Design The teapot is decorated on one side with a poem in calligraphy: Yang Xian Chun Shen The poem translates as: Deep spring in Yang Xian. Yang Xian is the old name for the Yixing region. On the opposite side is a delicate flowering grass design. About Yixing Clay Yixing county has been the home of countless artisans for over 500 years. The artisans worked together with the area’s remarkable clay to produce the world’s greatest tradition in fine teaware. Stylistically rich, detailed, delicate, and extremely useful, Yixing teaware is an essential element in the art of tea. This teapot’s thick walls and the high iron content of the clay (9.2%) provide excellent insulation, protecting your tea from temperature variations. In addition, the porous structure of Yixing clay allows the teapot to breathe, keeping the tea dry. This prevents mold in your teapot. The clay itself is found in Jiangsu’s craggy cliffs, after which it is crushed, sieved, and only the finest clay is selected to produce a smooth texture.  Over years of use, the clay will take on a rich hue. For care and first use instructions for your antique-style yixing teapot, please refer to the “Preparing Your New Teapot” tab above.