{"product_id":"zhu-ni-lao-zhu-ni-pear-shaped-yixing-teapot-double-silver-rim-hand-carved-orchid","title":"Zhu Ni “Lao Zhu Ni” Pear Shaped Yixing Teapot – Double Silver Rim, Hand-Carved Orchid – MoriMa Tea","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: 100% Lao Zhu Ni (aged Yellow Dragon Mountain ore), no additives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Yixing, Jiangsu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eForm: Flattened pear (Bian Li), modeled after an early Qing museum prototype.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: 100 ml (approx. 3.4 fl oz) — ideal for 1–2 people in gongfu style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Overall length (spout to handle tip): 10.9 cm (4.29 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth at widest point: 8.5 cm (3.35 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 5.3 cm (2.09 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLid Fit: Hand-ground, snug seat, no wobble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRim Mounts: Sterling silver double rim (pot mouth + lid lip), hand-wrapped, mechanical bond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: Fully hand-carved orchid motif using traditional steel blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA Pearl in the Palm. A Meditation in Clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis isn’t simply a teapot. It’s a quiet invitation to slow down. Sculpted entirely by hand from rare original Zhu Ni clay in the ancient kiln town of Yixing, Jiangsu, the Flattened Pear –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBian Li\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– is a vessel steeped in the restraint and elegance of Ming‑Qing literati taste. Compact enough to close your fingers around, yet visually commanding in its stance, it embodies a serene, grounded presence that makes every tea session feel like a ritual. The body sits with the unshakable calm of a monk in repose, while the gentle curve of the spout, the tiny jewel-like knop, and the slender loop handle create a flowing harmony. Paired with hand-wrapped sterling silver rims and a blade-carved orchid, this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eYixing Zisha Clay Handmade Carved Orchid Teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis both a functional workhorse for gongfu cha and a collectible fragment of Chinese tea culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMuseum Inspiration, Hand‑Built Integrity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe design follows an early Qing dynasty prototype preserved in the Yixing Ceramics Museum – an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAntique Ming‑Qing Lao Zhu Ni Pear Shaped Teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecelebrated for its perfectly compressed proportions and stout, grounded foundation. Every pour, every gesture with this Yixing Teapot echoes that history. Measuring 10.9 cm from spout to handle, 8.5 cm at its widest belly, and standing just 5.3 cm tall, it displaces a mere 100 ml (3.4 fl oz). But that modesty is its genius. In gongfu brewing, a tiny\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePear Shaped Teapot Purple Clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evessel concentrates aromas in a way a large pot never can.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat makes this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOriginal Zhu Ni Clay Zisha Teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etruly rare is the clay itself. We use only Lao Zhu Ni – aged, weathered raw ore from the Yellow Dragon Mountain range, no chemical additives, no synthetic colorants. High‑density Zhu Ni fires to a glossy, almost waxy cinnabar‑red that seems to glow from within. There’s no glaze. The unadorned, micro‑porous surface breathes with your tea, smoothing out astringency and rounding the edges of complex aromatics. This is the real\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eZhu Ni Clay Yixing Teapot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eexperience that machine‑pressed or slip‑cast imitations simply can’t deliver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDouble Silver Rim – Function Meets Poetry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLook closely at the lip. Both the rim of the Yixing Teapot and the rim of the lid are hand‑wrapped in fine sterling silver – a “double mounting” that elevates this piece into something truly singular. The technique does two things brilliantly. First, it shields the most vulnerable edges from accidental knocks; chipping a naked clay rim is a heartbreak every tea lover knows, and the silver acts as a discreet armor. Second, the cool gleam of the metal against the dense red Zhu Ni body creates a breathtaking contrast. Over months of use, the silver will mellow into a soft, smoked patina, telling the story of your shared mornings. This is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eChinese Yixing Zisha Clay Teapot Orchid Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere decoration is never just decoration – it’s protection with presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHand‑Carved Orchid – The Scholar’s Mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBefore the clay was fired, an artisan sat with the leather‑hard body and knife‑cut every leaf and petal by hand. The orchid is not a decal, not a stamped repeat. Run your finger over it and you’ll feel the slight irregular depth of the blade, the subtle pauses where the carver breathed. In Chinese literati culture, the orchid stands for refinement, quiet virtue, and resilience – the perfect motif for a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eZhu Ni Clay Elegant Orchid Flattened Pear Zisha Teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. It whispers rather than shouts. Combined with the plump, open‑bellied pear silhouette, the pot becomes an object you’ll want to leave out on your desk or shelf just to catch the light. This is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eYixing Zisha Pot Orchid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeant for contemplation as much as for brewing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhy Zhu Ni \u0026amp; the Flattened Pear Excel at Taste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAsk experienced gongfu brewers what they reach for with high‑fire oolongs, Dancong, Wuyi rock teas, or aged Pu‑erh, and the answer is often\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eZhu Ni Clay Yixing Teapots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. The clay’s moderate porosity and high density trap heat fiercely, coaxing tightly rolled leaves to unfurl completely inside the wide, flattened cavity. Fragrance concentrates at the shoulders and glides out through the elegantly curved spout without a hint of dribble – we fit each\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eZhuni Clay Teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a 7‑hole inner filter for a clean, swift pour that cuts off neatly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePear Yixing Teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a solo or duo dream. Load 5–7 grams of tea, flash rinse, and watch as the brew evolves across 8, 10, 15 infusions. The mouthfeel turns silky, the aroma lifts, and the aftertaste lingers longer than you expect. It’s equally at home on a weathered wooden tea tray as it is packed in a travel pouch for an open‑air tea session among mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Feel of a Lucky Charm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePick it up. It weighs next to nothing, yet sits with immense solidity. The flattened pear shape is beloved for its ergonomic perfection – your thumb finds the handle, your index finger balances the lid, and the Yixing Teapot becomes an extension of your hand. In Chinese symbolism, the pear (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e) carries the homophone for “benefit” and “prosperity”, and the full, generous curves suggest wholeness and harmony. To own it is to hold a little talisman of good fortune. Morning light catching that warm red clay really does feel like “pear blossoms falling into the cup, the clay warming under dawn glow.” Late at night, running a fingertip over the carved orchid feels like “stars hanging low, the moon rushing on a wide river.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"No Silver","offer_id":53663047221562,"sku":"TW-MBCH-JLBL630","price":277.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver Clad Rim","offer_id":53663047254330,"sku":"TW-MBCH-BYBL630","price":416.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/ZhuNiClayJunlanBianli_ElegantOrchidFlattenedPear_ZishaTeapot_1.jpg?v=1782801398","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/de\/products\/zhu-ni-lao-zhu-ni-pear-shaped-yixing-teapot-double-silver-rim-hand-carved-orchid","provider":"Authentic Chinese tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}