New Teaware Arrivals

This is a 150ml handmade Jianshui Zitao teapot. Density is what makes Jianshui teaware the most versatile of the four famous clays. You can brew Sheng Pu-erh in it one afternoon and Dan Cong Oolong the next. The two-tone color you see on this pot (warm red-brown on the outside, deep black on the inside) comes from reduction firing. This teapot is perfect for three drinkers, generous for two, and light enough for a solo session.

Density is what makes Jianshui teaware the most versatile of the Four Famous Clays. You can drink Sheng Pu-erh out of it one afternoon and Dan Cong Oolong the next. The two-tone color you see on this cup comes from reduction firing. At 40ml volume, this teacup is perfect for Gong Fu Cha

This Teapot Rest is handmade from Jianshui Zitao – the unglazed purple pottery of southern Yunnan. Teapot Rest catches small amounts of rinse water and tea that overflow or drip during Gong Fu Cha brewing. It is large enough to hold a teapot (or a few cups) and keeps the tea table aesthetically beautiful and clean. The inside is decorated with a carved, scrolling cloud motif, placed off-center to create a sense of dynamism.

The “Scrolling Clouds” Handmade Gong Fu Cha set brings together four handmade pieces: a Jianshui Teapot, Teapot Rest, and two Teacups. All pieces are made from Jianshui Zitao (建水紫陶) – the unglazed purple pottery of southern Yunnan. Jianshui clay is dense, iron-rich, and low in porosity, which makes it more versatile than many other clay teawares. It doesn’t absorb aroma too strongly or lock itself to one tea type, so the set can be used for pu-erh, oolong, black tea, and other fragrance-forward teas.

This handmade lid rest is crafted from Jianshui clay. A lid rest (盖置) is a small but useful piece: it gives the lid of your gaiwan or teapot a clean place to rest between infusions or when you pour water in, and protects the lid from collecting dust. Each piece is hand-shaped, and no two are alike.

This handmade Tea Demon incense holder brings a pleasant aroma to the tea table with a good amount of personality. The piece is handmade from Jianshui clay. There is a place on top for cone incense, so the piece can be used in multiple ways. This Tea Demon is strange and oddly endearing. A proper incense holder, and maybe also a part-time tea pet when needed.

Tea is often accompanied by incense burning. This Fisherman incense holder is a good companion to the tea table. The figure sits calmly, holding an incense stick as if it were a fishing rod. It's fitting to pair a fisherman with tea. Both ask for patience. Both reward stillness. And both make more sense when there’s no rush.

Cha He, otherwise known as a 'tea box', is a vessel for tea introduction. It's essential to get acquainted with tea before brewing it. Hand-carved by a talented woodmaster, this Cha He, with its natural wood patterns, will complement a tea, create the right atmosphere, help get you into the right mood and elevate your tea ceremony.

Ce Ba (侧把) – side-handle teapot, is a reminder of the long conversation between Chinese and Japanese tea traditions. This 100ml wood-fired teapot is made from coarse-grained, aged Yixing DuanNi clay from Ben Shan – the original deposit, valued for its excellent sand structure, which softens the harsh notes in tea, helping the tea really show itself. The surface shows a warm, subdued sheen which will develop a fine patina over time.

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