Woodfired Nixing Longdan Teapot

Woodfired Nixing Longdan Teapot (Approx. 120ml)

About This Teapot:

What makes this piece especially interesting is the wood firing. Rather than producing a perfectly uniform surface, the atmosphere of the kiln allows flame, heat, and ash to interact naturally with the clay. This creates subtle shifts of brown, bronze, reddish-purple, and darker tones across the surface. Each firing develops differently, so no two pots will look exactly alike.

About This Shape:

The Longdan, or “Dragon Egg,” is a classic rounded teapot form known for its smooth, egg-like silhouette. Its full body and gentle curves create a balanced, compact appearance, while the spacious interior gives tea leaves room to open naturally during brewing.

Why Choose Nixing Teapot?

Crafted in Qinzhou, Guangxi Province, Nixing Teapots (坭兴陶) have been treasured in China for centuries and are recognized as one of China's Four Great Pottery Traditions. They are especially beloved 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 prized for its ability to retain heat while remaining naturally breathable. During a gongfu tea session, it helps darker teas brew evenly over many infusions while gently softening bitterness, reducing astringency, enhancing sweetness, and creating a smoother, fuller mouthfeel without masking the tea's natural character.

Like other traditional unglazed clay teapots, Nixing gradually seasons with use, absorbing trace aromatic compounds from the teas brewed inside. Many tea enthusiasts dedicate a single Nixing teapot to Liu Bao or another favorite heicha, allowing both the clay and the tea to evolve together over years of brewing.

• Material: Nixing clay
• Make: Hand crafted 
• Origin: Qinzhou, Guangxi, China
• Filter: Multi-hole filter