Yixing Green Clay Xishi-Style Teapot - 260 ml

A compact, traditional Xishi-style teapot crafted from green Yixing clay, designed for focused gongfu brewing and everyday tea practice.

This is a small-format teapot with a rounded body, short spout, and balanced handle — built for control, not display.

• Type: Xishi teapot (classic spherical form)
• Material: Yixing green clay (uncoated, porous)
• Capacity: ~260 ml
• Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu, China
• Craft: Hand-finished (not fully handmade)
• Pouring system: multi-hole (ball filter) inside spout
• Opening diameter: ~5.4 cm (wider than traditional, easier handling)

Form & Proportions

• Rounded, low-profile body — even heat distribution
• Short, slightly curved spout for controlled pour
• Circular handle with comfortable grip
• Lid sits flush with a tight seal and knob grip

Material: Green Yixing Clay

Green clay (often called lüni) behaves differently from standard purple clay:

• Slightly more porous → softens water texture
• Helps round out sharper notes in tea
• Develops patina over time with use

Brewing Experience

• Fast heat absorption and retention
• Smooth, steady pour (multi-hole filter prevents clogging)
• Wide opening makes:
  • loading tea easier
  • cleaning more practical

Best used for:

• oolong
• pu-erh
• black tea
• aged white tea

Real talk

• This is not high-grade collectible Yixing
• Likely machine-assisted or semi-handmade
• Clay may be blended, not pure ore

But:

• Still functional
• Good as an entry-level gongfu teapot
• Suitable for daily use, not investment

Who it’s for

• Someone starting with gongfu tea
• Someone who wants a dedicated pot for one tea type
• Someone who values function over status