{"product_id":"yixing-qinghui-duanni-teapot-110-ml","title":"Yixing Xishi Qinghui Duanni Teapot – 110 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact, half-handmade Yixing Xi Shi (西施壶) teapot made from Qinghui Ni (青灰泥), a gray-toned clay in the Duanni (段泥) family.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic Xi Shi shape has a rounded body and ball-shaped lid knob, while the compact 110 ml capacity makes it a comfortable choice for a quiet gongfu tea session. The charcoal-gray surface has a subtle natural grain, and the teapot has a built-in multi-hole filter at the spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eXi Shi Shape \u0026amp; Qinghui Clay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXi Shi (西施壶, also spelled Xishi)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional Yixing teapot shape known for its rounded, soft silhouette. \u003cstrong\u003eQinghui Ni (青灰泥)\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the Duanni clay family. This piece was \u003cstrong\u003ehalf handmade (半手工)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Yixing, China, and fired at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,200°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is unglazed, with stamped marks visible on the underside, handle, and inside the lid. These close-up details are shown in the product photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Tea Works Well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur first recommendations for this little pot are \u003cstrong\u003esheng (raw) puerh\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elightly roasted oolongs\u003c\/strong\u003e, including lighter Phoenix oolongs. \u003cstrong\u003eWhite tea\u003c\/strong\u003e is another style worth exploring. Qinghui Duanni is often chosen for teas with a lighter liquor or a little astringency, although the result depends on the tea, water, and brewing technique. A 110 ml teapot is especially convenient for short, repeated gongfu infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnglazed Yixing clay can gradually hold traces of tea aroma, so we suggest dedicating the pot to one tea family rather than switching between strongly different teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xi Shi (西施壶)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 110 ml\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 in, spout to handle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5 in, including lid\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qinghui Ni (青灰泥), Duanni (段泥) family\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yixing, Jiangsu, China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half handmade (半手工)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiring temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1,200°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in multi-hole spout filter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e One teapot and its lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border:1px solid #222;background-color:#e7f2e4;border-collapse:separate;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:16px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eA Note from Leo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI went to Yixing because I wanted to find teapots directly from the people making them, not just pick from catalog photos. I wanted to see the clay and hold the pots myself before deciding what to bring to Tea \u0026amp; Whisk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBusiness was slower for many makers during my visit, which gave me a chance to find genuine Yixing teapots at prices I could pass along. I liked this little gray one for its simple shape and comfortable size for everyday gongfu tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Leo, Tea \u0026amp; Whisk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Natural Variation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore first use, rinse thoroughly with hot water. After brewing, empty the leaves, rinse with warm water without scented soap, and let the pot and lid dry completely before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this teapot is finished by hand, slight differences in clay texture, color, or stamped details may occur. The listing includes \u003cstrong\u003eone teapot and lid only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795864486131,"sku":null,"price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/yixing-xishi-qinghui-duanni-teapot-110-ml-7363537.jpg?v=1792486695","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/yixing-qinghui-duanni-teapot-110-ml","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}