Yixing Teapot

Since the 15th Century, prized for their elegance and exceptional tea brewing capabilities. Made of yixing unglazed clay, they absorb teas' essential oils and improve ensuing brews.

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  • Teapot type: Bafang
  • Teapot type: Pear
  • Teapot type: Xubian
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"Bafang"-The octagonal yixing teapot is a relatively rare type of square-shaped purple clay teapot. The lines and surfaces are straight, flat, and distinct, giving people a sense of cleanliness, sharpness, and elegance. The rules for creating a square-shaped teapot require "smooth lines, distinct contours, and a stable and solemn appearance," with straight and horizontal lines as the main elements, and curved and thin lines as the auxiliary elements. In addition to requiring symmetry between the mouth, lid, spout, handle, and body of the teapot, the square shape also requires "roundness within squareness, seeking change within the squareness, and uniformity between the mouth and lid, with a balance between rigidity and flexibility."

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"Xubian" yixing teapot is considered one of the most challenging shapes to create in traditional handmade purple clay pottery. In fact, it's said in the industry that "one point of shaping equals one point of difficulty in forming." To create this teapot, the potter must start with a cylindrical shape and then use a "clay pat" to gently tap and flatten the clay without causing it to collapse. This requires a great deal of skill and precision in manual operation, making it a difficult and time-consuming process. Despite the challenges, the Xubian teapot is highly valued by collectors and tea enthusiasts for its unique and elegant shape, as well as its ability to brew tea with a rich and full flavor.

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