250ml Duan Mud Yixing Zisha Teapot

A 250ml Yixing Zisha teapot made from Duan Mud (Duanni) clay in Yixing, Jiangsu. Its light yellow-toned clay, rounded form, and ball-hole water outlet give it a distinctive character for Gongfu tea.

Key Details

• Material: Purple Sand (Zisha)

• Clay: Duan Mud (Duanni)

• Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu, China

• Capacity: 250ml

• Water Outlet: Ball Hole

Is a 250ml Yixing Teapot Right for You?

A 250ml Yixing teapot offers more capacity than compact personal pots and can be useful for individual brewing when you prefer a larger vessel or for sharing tea with a small group.

Capacity should be considered together with the clay, shape, tea type, and your usual brewing method. If you are comparing different capacities before choosing a Yixing teapot, see our Yixing teapot size guide.

What Is Duan Mud?

Duan Mud, also known as Duanni, is a category of Yixing clay traditionally associated with lighter yellow, beige, and other warm-toned colors.

The final appearance of Duanni can vary according to the raw material, clay preparation, forming process, and firing conditions. This teapot has a light, understated appearance that highlights the natural character of the clay rather than relying on elaborate surface decoration.

What Makes This Duan Mud Teapot Different?

The rounded body gives this teapot a balanced, practical form for everyday Gongfu brewing.

Its ball-hole water outlet provides controlled water flow while maintaining the clean visual lines of the teapot.

With its 250ml capacity, it also offers more room than many compact Yixing teapots, making it suitable for tea drinkers who prefer a larger brewing vessel or regularly share tea with others.

What Tea Can You Brew in a Duan Mud Yixing Teapot?

Duan Mud Yixing teapots can be used with a variety of Chinese teas, including oolong, dark tea, black tea, and some Pu-erh teas.

Some tea drinkers also choose Duanni for lightly roasted oolong and other aromatic teas. However, there is no universal clay-to-tea rule. The result depends on the tea, water, brewing temperature, infusion time, and personal preference.

If you regularly brew different types of tea, it is useful to consider whether you want to dedicate a Yixing teapot to a particular tea family. Our guide to Yixing Clay for Sheng vs. Shou Pu-erh provides a broader comparison of clay and tea styles.

How Does a Yixing Teapot Develop With Use?

With regular brewing, the surface of a Yixing teapot can gradually develop changes in color and appearance.

Duan Mud can show visible changes through repeated use, so proper cleaning and drying are important. After brewing, empty the leaves, rinse the teapot with clean water, and allow it to dry completely with the lid open before storing.

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

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

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 a contemporary Duan Mud teapot, these factors are more useful to consider together than price alone.

See our Yixing teapot price guide to understand the factors that can influence the cost of a Yixing teapot.

A 250ml Yixing Teapot for Everyday Gongfu Brewing

With its light Duan Mud color, rounded form, 250ml capacity, and ball-hole water outlet, this teapot combines a practical brewing size with the natural character of Duanni clay.

If you are looking for a larger Yixing teapot for individual brewing or small shared tea sessions, this 250ml format offers a useful balance between capacity and control.

Explore the Yixing Zisha Teapot Collection to compare this Duan Mud teapot with other Yixing shapes, clays, capacities, and price ranges.