{"product_id":"woodfired-nixing-lixing-pear-shaped-handmade-teapot","title":"Woodfired Nixing “Lixing” Pear-Shaped Handmade Teapot 120ml","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7aae0582-0a5f-40a1-9d84-6aee7cf67705\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWoodfired Nixing “Lixing” Pear-Shaped Handmade Teapot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e(Approx. 120ml)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this piece especially interesting is the \u003cstrong\u003ewood firing\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Pear Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePear Shape (Li Xing Hu)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this elegant Nixing teapot features a beautifully rounded body, gently tapered shoulders, and a graceful domed lid. Its distinctive curved lid knob adds a playful, artistic touch to the traditional silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pear-shaped design has been appreciated in Chinese teaware \u003cstrong\u003efor centuries for its\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced proportions, comfortable handling, and timeless elegance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its generous rounded body provides ample space for tea leaves to expand, encouraging even steeping and a rich, aromatic infusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Nixing Teapot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eQinzhou, Guangxi Province\u003c\/strong\u003e, Nixing Teapots (坭兴陶) have been treasured in China for centuries and are recognized as one of \u003cstrong\u003eChina's Four Great Pottery Traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are especially beloved for brewing \u003cstrong\u003eLiu Bao, Shou Puerh, aged Raw Puerh, and other heicha\u003c\/strong\u003e, with many experienced tea drinkers considering Nixing clay one of the finest materials for bringing out the best in post-fermented teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNixing clay is prized for its \u003cstrong\u003eability to retain heat\u003c\/strong\u003e while remaining \u003cstrong\u003enaturally breathable.\u003c\/strong\u003e During a gongfu tea session, it helps \u003cstrong\u003edarker teas brew evenly\u003c\/strong\u003e over many infusions while \u003cstrong\u003egently softening bitterness, reducing astringency, enhancing sweetness,\u003c\/strong\u003e and creating a \u003cstrong\u003esmoother, fuller mouthfeel\u003c\/strong\u003e without masking the tea's natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other traditional unglazed clay teapots, \u003cstrong\u003eNixing gradually seasons with use\u003c\/strong\u003e, absorbing trace aromatic compounds from the teas brewed inside. Many tea enthusiasts \u003cstrong\u003ededicate a single Nixing teapot to Liu Bao or another favorite heicha\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing both the clay and the tea to evolve together over years of brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Nixing clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand crafted \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Qinzhou, Guangxi, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Multi-hole filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"Sunset Ember","offer_id":67794099372275,"sku":null,"price":166.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tricolor Mist","offer_id":67794099405043,"sku":null,"price":166.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/A9CB2FEA-F474-4FD2-9C7D-B256CC7FD38E.png?v=1792440294","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/woodfired-nixing-lixing-pear-shaped-handmade-teapot","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}