{"product_id":"jianshui-little-drum-solo-gongfu-teapot-80-ml","title":"Jianshui “Little Drum” Solo Gongfu Teapot – 80 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA small Jianshui gongfu teapot made for solo sessions.\u003c\/strong\u003e At just 80 ml, the “Little Drum” has a compact, straight-sided body, an understated stepped lid, and a comfortable loop handle. It is small enough for one person yet roomy enough for the broad, whole leaves we love to brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thicker clay body holds warmth well for concentrated gongfu brewing. What impressed us most is its balance and fast, clean pour. In our sessions, even large puerh leaves have poured without getting in the way. These are the small details that make a teapot enjoyable to reach for every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBall strainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e All three finishes have the same built-in spherical, multi-hole strainer at the spout. The strainer detail photo shows this shared feature; only the exterior clay finish differs between variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Jianshui?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJianshui in Yunnan, China, has a long pottery tradition. Its famous purple pottery, also called \u003cem\u003ezitao\u003c\/em\u003e, is known for its finely prepared local clay and careful finishing. It comes from the same province as many of China's ancient-tree puerh tea regions, which makes it a natural pairing in our tea practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJianshui pottery is relatively low in porosity compared with many other traditional unglazed clays. We find it versatile for switching between different tea styles when rinsed and dried properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Teas Work Best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur favorites:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe puerh (shou), raw puerh (sheng), black tea, and aged white tea. The warm brewing environment works especially well for fuller-bodied teas and long sessions with ancient-tree leaves that can handle many infusions. The pot is not our first choice for delicate green teas, which often taste better with gentler heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border:1px solid #000;background-color:#dff0d8;padding-top:1em;border-collapse:separate;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:18px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeo's Story: The Teapot That Led Me to Jianshui\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA year before I visited Jianshui, I found one of Master Zhu's teapots in a shop in Shenzhen. I loved it so much that I decided I had to make the trip to Jianshui myself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn my very first night there, the woman checking me into my hotel turned out to be Master Zhu's niece. Of all the people I could have met, it was the niece of the potter whose teapot had brought me there in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat chance meeting still makes me smile. Master Zhu and I have since become very good friends, and I've learned so much from him about Jianshui clay and what makes a teapot pour beautifully. Sometimes the best discoveries really do happen by pure chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:right;margin:20px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeo Lukidi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounder, Tea \u0026amp; Whisk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 80 ml, ideal for a solo gongfu session\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth across body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.375 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 inches, spout to handle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5 inches including lid\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jianshui clay (zitao pottery)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jianshui, Yunnan, China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Zhu\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charcoal Grain (textured dark clay), Midnight Slate (smoother slate-black), or Copper Earth (warm reddish brown)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e One teapot with lid in the selected finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe three finishes share the same shape, dimensions, and capacity. Please select your finish from the options. Other teaware, if shown in photos, is for illustration only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with hot water after use and allow the teapot to air-dry completely with the lid off. Avoid fragranced soap. 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