Yixing Yellow Gold Duan Clay Xishi-Style Teapot — 220 ml

A compact Xishi-style teapot crafted from gold duan ni clay, known for its warm tone and slightly sandy texture. Designed for gongfu brewing with a focus on control, balance, and clarity in smaller infusions.

• Type: Xishi (rounded, classic proportion)
• Material: Duan Ni (light yellow / golden Yixing clay)
• Capacity: ~220 ml
• Origin: semi-handmade, Yixing, Jiangsu
• Filter: multi-hole (ball filter) inside spout
• Opening diameter: ~5.4 cm
• Finish: matte, fine sandy texture

Material — Gold Duan Clay

• Natural mineral clay (no chemical brightening or surface treatment)
• Fired at high temperature → stable, breathable structure
• Fine mineral particles create a subtle sandy micro-texture

This affects brewing:

• Softens sharpness
• Rounds bitterness
• Enhances body rather than aroma brightness

Form & Build

• Low, rounded body → stable heat retention
• Short spout → controlled, steady pour
• Tight lid fit with air hole for smooth flow
• Balanced handle for one-hand pouring

Brewing Behavior

This clay is more forgiving than darker zisha:

Best suited for:

• pu-erh
• oolong
• black tea
• roasted teas

Also works with green tea (less common but possible due to lighter clay)

Texture & Surface

You can actually see it in the images:

• Fine granular surface (not glossy, not polished)
• Slightly matte, almost “dry” feel
• Develops patina with use