Crafted in Qinzhou, Guangxi Province, the same area that produces Liu Bao Heicha, Nixing Teapots (坭兴陶) have been treasured in China for centuries and are recognized as one of China's Four Great Pottery Clays. They are especially prized for brewing Liu Bao, Shou Puerh, aged Raw Puerh, and other heicha, with many experienced tea drinkers considering Nixing clay one of the finest materials for bringing out the best in post-fermented teas.
Nixing clay is highly valued for its excellent heat retention and its gentle influence on tea. It helps smooth bitterness, soften astringency, enhance sweetness, and create a fuller, silkier mouthfeel while allowing the tea's natural aroma and character to remain at the forefront. Over time, the unglazed interior gradually seasons as it absorbs trace aromatic compounds and tea oils from the teas brewed within, making it especially rewarding to dedicate one teapot to Liu Bao or another favorite heicha.
The Classic Beauty Collection celebrates some of the most iconic forms in Chinese teaware, where each shape carries its own history, symbolism, and brewing character.
From the graceful curves of the Beauty Shoulder (美人肩), inspired by the elegant slope of a woman's shoulder, to the perfectly rounded Dragon Egg (龙蛋), symbolizing harmony, vitality, and good fortune, and the compact Zhu Ni Xiaopin (朱泥小品) style, cherished for its refined proportions and intimate gongfu brewing experience, each teapot reflects generations of craftsmanship and design philosophy.
These timeless forms allow the natural beauty of Nixing clay, balanced proportions, and elegant silhouettes to speak for themselves, making them enduring companions for countless tea sessions.
