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Yixing
Original Chinese teapots made from genuine Yixing clay, for authentic gong fu tea preparation. A selection of the most popular traditional shapes, made from the highest quality clay following masterful production methods.
Xi Shi
The elegant and much loved Xi Shi (西施) style is named after one of the Four Beauties of Ancient China. The full, rounded shape with short spout is said to resemble her graceful face, while the handle represents her hair tied in a bun.
Long Dan - Dragon Egg
In East Asian culture, dragons symbolise luck, power and prosperity so no wonder the Long Dan (龙蛋), literally Dragon Egg, is one of the most iconic Chinese teapot shapes.
Bian Xi Shi
A flatter version of the classic Xi Shi style, Bian Xi Shi (扁西施) teapots with their wide and shallow form are particularly suitable for long leaf teas.
Xu Bian
The refined Xu Bian (虚扁 "hollow flat") style provides plenty of space for large leaf teas to spread out.
Han Yun
A modern classic defined by an elegant central line, the Han Yun (漢雲 "Han cloud") was designed by esteemed Chinese ceramic artist and Number One Yixing Factory founder, Gu Jingzhou (1915-1996).
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