Original Purple Clay Flat Lid Lotus Seed Teapot | High Aesthetic, Home Use | Yixing Traditional Handmade Neo-Chinese Tea Ware

https://youtube.com/shorts/ejnv-jox160 Release Date: January 2026 Gentle Reminder: As all our teapots are meticulously handmade, teapots released over six months ago require confirmation of availability with the shop owner. We also accept custom orders! We look forward to your purchase. ———————————————————————————— Material: Purple Clay | Original Design Craftsmanship: Semi-handmade patting technique Dimensions: 10cm * 5.7cm * 5.7cm Capacity: 200cc <The Flat Lid Lotus Seed teapot first appeared during the Qing Dynasty, specifically the Daoguang era. Its body adopts a classic Chinese style with strong, yet simple and elegant lines, and a harmonious proportion. The improved design eschews excessive ornamentation, embodying both modern minimalist chic and the understated grace of ancient vessels. It carries the legacy of Ming and Qing dynasties' simplicity and generosity, while aligning with contemporary aesthetic sensibilities. This piece is by a master of Intangible Cultural Heritage, embodying exquisite craftsmanship, ultimate simplicity, and aesthetic appeal. Crafted from original purple clay, it blends traditional Zisha teaware with modern tastes.> <The slender, long spout delivers a fine, concentrated stream of water, allowing for precise control over the flow's speed, volume, and direction. The handle is delicate and light, comfortable to grip, while the lid is flat and pleasing to the eye, topped with a smooth, small knob. The elongated spout's slower pour helps maintain a stable water temperature when brewing teas that require higher temperatures to unlock their aroma and flavor. This ensures the tea leaves release their full essence in a consistent thermal environment. For teas with high fermentation and rich, slow-releasing components, such as black tea or aged Pu-erh, this design allows for more thorough extraction of the tea's compounds into the liquor, resulting in a more profound and mellow taste. "A gentle stream, a pot full of fragrance." When enjoying tea with friends, the teapot's slow, steady pour enhances the warmth and coziness of the moment. Slowly and deliberately pouring the tea allows everyone to savor its nuances and share life's simple pleasures. Amidst the aroma of tea, friendships deepen.> <The clay originates from the Dashuitan mining area, historically a renowned source of purple clay. "Contains small amounts of white mica fragments, with pale red spotting and white waxy inclusions. Mined from the same stratum as Sky Blue Clay. The ore appears as dense, dark purplish-red blocks, hard as stone. The processed clay has good plasticity, though it can be slightly brittle during forming and exhibits a gritty texture during production. It has a wide firing temperature range, typically between 1190-1230°C, with a shrinkage rate of about 5%. After firing, it achieves a purplish-red hue, with a dense and firm body, characterized by a coarse, pear-skin texture. The surface reveals subtle granular details, with a fine, lustrous finish." This description is from the book "Yixing Zisha Mine Materials," page 58. Interested tea enthusiasts are encouraged to consult this authoritative reference.>