150ml Yixing Zhu Ni Teapot

A 150ml Yixing teapot made from Zhu Ni (vermillion clay), featuring a refined surface, fine texture, and distinctive red-orange color that can become deeper and more vivid when heated. Its compact size makes it well suited to Gongfu tea sessions for one or two people.

Key Details

• Material: Zhu Ni (Vermillion Clay)

• Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu, China

• Capacity: 150ml

• Dimensions: 8.7 × 10.5cm

• Water Outlet: Ball-hole filter

• Best suited for: Gongfu tea, especially oolong and other aromatic teas

Zhu Ni with a Refined Surface

Zhu Ni is one of the distinctive clay types used in Yixing Zisha teapots. This teapot has a refined surface with a smooth appearance and fine texture.

After firing, the clay develops a rich red tone with subtle orange undertones. Fine shrinkage lines can appear naturally across the surface, adding visual character without relying on additional decoration.

The final appearance of Zhu Ni can vary according to the raw material, clay preparation, forming process, and firing conditions.

A Distinctive Red-Orange Color

One of the noticeable characteristics of this Zhu Ni teapot is its response to heat.

When hot water is poured into the pot, the red-orange surface can become visibly deeper and more vivid. As the teapot cools, the color gradually returns toward its original tone.

With regular use, the surface may also develop a deeper and more settled appearance over time, adding to the individual character of the clay.

High Crystallization and Surface Character

The highly crystallized appearance of this Zhu Ni teapot contributes to its smooth, dense-feeling surface and distinctive visual character.

When the lid is lifted and gently tapped, the pot can produce a clear, resonant sound. This is one characteristic that experienced Yixing enthusiasts may consider when examining a teapot, but sound should never be used by itself to determine the authenticity or quality of Yixing clay.

For a broader guide to evaluating Yixing teapots, see How Can I Tell if a Yixing Teapot Is Real?.

Is a 150ml Yixing Teapot Right for You?

At 150ml, this teapot is a practical size for individual Gongfu brewing or sharing tea with one other person.

Its compact capacity allows you to control the amount of tea, water, and infusion time during a focused brewing session.

If you are comparing different capacities before choosing a Yixing teapot, see our Yixing Teapot Size Guide.

What Tea Is This Zhu Ni Teapot Suitable For?

Tea pairing with Yixing clay is subjective, and there is no single tea that must be brewed in a Zhu Ni teapot.

Because Zhu Ni is often chosen for aromatic teas, this 150ml teapot can work particularly well with:

• Oolong tea

• Wuyi Rock Tea

• Tieguanyin

• Other aromatic Chinese teas

Your tea, water, brewing temperature, steeping time, and personal brewing style all influence the result.

If you prefer to dedicate a Yixing teapot to a particular tea family, see Do I Need a Separate Yixing Pot for Each Type of Tea?.

For a broader comparison of Yixing clay and tea styles, see our guide to Yixing Clay for Sheng vs. Shou Pu-erh.

What Affects the Price of a Yixing Teapot?

The price of a Yixing teapot can vary depending on factors such as clay selection, raw material, craftsmanship, production method, form, firing, and other characteristics.

For this Zhu Ni teapot, the clay, surface characteristics, form, and production details are all useful factors to consider when comparing it with other Yixing teapots.

See our Yixing teapot price guide for a broader explanation of what can influence the cost of a contemporary Yixing teapot.

Care and Use

Before first use, rinse the teapot thoroughly with clean water.

After brewing, remove the tea leaves and rinse the pot with clean water. Allow it to dry completely with the lid open before storing it in a dry, well-ventilated place.

Avoid soap, strongly fragranced cleaners, unnecessary polishing, and airtight storage.

For detailed care guidance, see How Do You Properly Clean a Yixing Teapot?.

Is This 150ml Zhu Ni Teapot Right for You?

Choose this teapot if you are looking for:

• A compact 150ml Yixing teapot

• Zhu Ni (vermillion clay)

• A refined red-orange surface

• Noticeable color changes when heated

• Fine crystallization and surface character

• A ball-hole water outlet

• A traditional teapot for Gongfu brewing

• A compact pot for oolong and other aromatic Chinese teas

If you would like to compare this teapot with other contemporary Yixing shapes, clay types, capacities, and price ranges, explore our Yixing Zisha Teapot Collection.