A 100 ml handmade Jianshui teapot for solo gongfu tea sessions. The round body is compact and comfortable to hold, with a built-in ball strainer and the fast, clean pour we appreciate in Master Zhu's teapots. Choose from Midnight Ink, a smoother deep-charcoal finish, or Ember Crackle, with warm brown-black tones and a naturally crackled surface.
Made for Puerh and Other Full-Bodied Teas
Jianshui clay holds heat well, which makes this teapot especially enjoyable for ripe puerh (shou), raw puerh (sheng), black tea, and aged white tea. The ball strainer helps keep broad, whole tea leaves away from the spout during quick steeps. It's versatile enough for different teas, though we prefer a gentler vessel for delicate green teas.
A Little About Jianshui
Jianshui, in China's Yunnan province, has a centuries-old pottery tradition known for its finely prepared clay and careful finishing. Jianshui purple pottery, or zitao, is generally less porous than many traditional unglazed teapot clays, making it a practical choice for tea drinkers who enjoy switching between different kinds of tea.
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Leo's Story: The Teapot That Led Me to Jianshui
I first discovered Master Zhu's teapots in a shop in Shenzhen. I loved one so much that I decided I had to visit Jianshui and learn more.
When I arrived a year later, the woman checking me into my hotel on the first night turned out to be Master Zhu's niece. Of all the people I could have met, it was the niece of the potter whose work brought me to Jianshui in the first place.
That little piece of serendipity turned into a friendship. Master Zhu and I have since become good friends, and I've learned so much from him about clay, balance, and what makes a teapot pour well.
Leo Lukidi
Founder, Tea & Whisk
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Details
Capacity: Approximately 100 ml, ideal for solo gongfu brewing
Length (spout to handle): Approximately 4.25 inches
Width: Approximately 3 inches
Height: Approximately 2.5 inches
Material: Jianshui clay
Origin: Jianshui, Yunnan, China
Potter: Master Zhu
Strainer: Built-in ball strainer
Finish options: Midnight Ink or Ember Crackle
Included: One teapot with lid in the finish selected.
Handmade variation: Each teapot is individually crafted, so the exact color tones, surface marks, and crackle patterns will vary slightly from the photos. You will receive the finish you select, but no two pieces are 100% identical.
This listing is for one teapot only. Any other items shown in the photos are for illustration.
Care
Rinse with hot water after use and allow to dry completely with the lid off. Avoid scented cleaning products. If saving previously steeped tea leaves until the next day, refrigerate them promptly rather than leaving them damp in the teapot overnight.
