Yixing Qing Shui Ni Clay Xishi Teapot

What is Yixing Qing Shui Ni Clay Xishi Teapot?

Qing Shui Ni Clay is used for making this yixing clay xishi teapot, which is one of the most popular clays for Yixing Clay Teapots since the Qing Dynasty. Yixing zisha teapots crafted from Qing Shui Ni clay have a natural simplicity and feeling of age, especially this xishi teapot shows a good look.Xishi teapot, as the name implies: should be as beautiful as Xishi, or the inspiration for this pot comes from Xishi.

What does the Pattern meaning?

One side of this yixing teapot is decorated with hand carved bamboo, in Chinese tea culture, bamboo is a noble plant in Chinese culture and it is symbol of virtue in Chinese culture. It represents the character of moral integrity, modesty and loyalty.

The other size of this yixing clay tea pot is decorated with handwriting of a poem “一瓢细酌邀桐君” which in English is “A gourd of drinking tea to invite Tong Jun”, Tongjun is a pharmacist in ancient China and is also thought as the person to know tea best, tea was once is used for medicine. 

How do you clean a clay teapot?

Hand wash only using hot water and gentle scrubbing without soap (Yixing clay absorbs aromas easily). Keep lid off until thoroughly dry. Do not microwave.

How is it packaged?

Safely packed in a gift box with foam protection.