In Chinese culture, the Moon Rabbit (月亮兔), also known as the Gold Hare (金兔), is a mystical figure and companion of the Moon Goddess. If you look up during the full moon, you'll see him with a mortar, pounding elixir of life for her and medicine for the mortals. Some see him making mooncakes.
The Moon Rabbit crowns this Dragon Egg teapot with beautiful carvings of serene scenery. Dragon, in Chinese culture, is a supremely auspicious figure, signifying wisdom and abundance. Dragon Egg (龙蛋 – Long Dan) is one of the classical Yixing Teapot shapes. This teapot shape was created by the famous Qing Dynasty poet Wu Dingmei. Such a shape allows for brewing unrolled tea leaves.
The maker of this fully handmade teapot is Gao Wentao. Born into a family of ceramic artists, Gao has been drawn to the world of clay since childhood. This early exposure gave him a deep and intuitive understanding of the craft. Guided by senior ZiSha potters, his work developed quickly, not just in technique but also in personal expression. Gao brings his own sense of aesthetics into each piece. His pots offer a fresh take on classic styles.
Yixing clay, also known as ZiSha, originates in the Yixing region of Jiangsu Province, China. There are many varieties of clay under the general Zi Sha ("purple clay") umbrella term, all of which differ in color and mineral content and, therefore, interact with teas differently. Yixing clay is very highly revered and reserved almost exclusively for the production of teaware.
Duan Ni (段泥) translates as "satin clay". The percentage of iron oxide in Duan Ni is slightly lower than that of ZiNi, but its sand structure, which equates to filtration, is stronger. Due to these inherent qualities, this type of ZiSha clay can mellow out harsh notes the tea may have. The color of the clay ranges from golden or beige to light yellow or even green.
• Capacity: 200ml
• Speed of pour: 13.5 ml/sec
• Filter: ball filter
• Material: DuanNi (Yixing Clay, ZiSha) – 段泥
• Shape: Long Dan (Dragon Egg) – 龙蛋
NOTE: This teapot is handmade. It makes each piece unique and one of a kind. Thus, the teapot that you will receive may slightly differ from the one in the photos.
NOTE: Avoid using detergents when cleaning.
I simply adore my new teapot! I’ve been eyeing it since the day I discovered Path of Cha. I was debating whether it was too large for solo brews?…answer is no. After brewing with it for the last day and a half now I can now say it’s perfect for my 150ml tea cup or with less water smaller. The aesthetics of this teapot are astoundingly calm and serene; it is truly a gem! I also like how you don’t have to hold the lid when pouring (though consider the angle) and the handle fits so nicely in my hand. It also pairs so nicely with my PoC Crane themed teacup and strainer. SO HAPPY I TOOK THE PLUNGE AND GOT THIS AMAZING TEAPOT. MY FOREVER FAVORITE. Thanks PoC for providing such excellent service and products!
Absolutely love everything about it the craftsmanship is amazing pours great
Gorgeous and beautifully crafted and boxed so beautifully.
Have been “eyeing” this little teapot for quite a while. Finally pulled the trigger and purchased! It is absolutely exquisite. The packaging and personal note from the potter make it that perfect gift for special someone in your life. The Duan Ni clay is high grade…the “real deal”. The design and pottery skills are top notch. Most importantly, it brews a delicious cup of tea. I am using this beauty for white teas only. It is SO different…truly a work of art. I have it leave out in tea area of the kitchen. Only regret is that it is not a bit larger…I like to drink 300mL of freshly brewed tea…this pot is good only for 180mL
The teapot pours beautifully and seems to almost lightly sweeten the water. The design is wonderful and the rabbit looks great gazing at my other teapots from atop his roof.