Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot
Encounter a heart-warming tea container, taking a sip or two of light and elegant tea in the middle of a busy schedule; between touch and vision, clearly comprehend heaven, earth and people of nature and ingenuity.
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Description
- Material: Zhu Ni
- Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu
- Process: Full handwork man-made teapot (with filter holes)
- Specifications: caliber 3.3 cm, high about 7 cm
- The bottom is about 3.5 cm in diameter and the capacity is about 85 ml.
- Since Song Dynasty, gongfu cha as a way of life, a discipline to tea brewing, has become the stable norm in Chaozhou culture. In Teochew (Chaozhou) dialect we say “eat tea”, as suppose to “drink tea”. Tea is as crucial to Chaozhou folks as food!
- Chao Shan Gong Fu tea has a history more than 1,000 years, which shows the essence of Chao Shan diet culture. It takes a lot of effort to make out the best tea with more than 8 procedures. At the same time, Chao Shan people also found out the best cooking and brewing way and tea set for this unique style tea.
- Red clay (zhu ni) teaware with three small cups – no matter where you are going and who you are meeting, these gongfu cha necessities are always present. Yixing pots inspired Chaozhou folks to craft their own teaware. Many traditional shapes are made, similar to Yixings today. If you look closer, you will find there are distinctive characteristics of Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot.
- Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot is always designed and crafted with gongfu cha in mind. Construction has to ensure it will serve as the best vessel for tea brewing. Upon examining, Chaozhou clay is finer, and the walls of these pots are thinner. For these reasons, they wouldn’t affect the taste of tea leaves as much as Yixing or Jianshui teapots, making it suitable for teas with high fragrance and brighter notes as well as more roasted, and fermented teas.
- Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot is simply the best tea brewing tool when it comes to Phoenix Dan Cong oolong tea or lightly baked oolong from Fujian province or Taiwan. The density of the clay allows properly retaining the heat and helping in increasing the aromas while rounding the tea liquor and deepen the flavour and texture of tea, but also clay has the same composition of minerals are the tea trees for Phoenix Dan Cong tea are grown. The size of most Chaozhou teapots are small, makes 3 to 4 little cups of tea, just enough to drink it fast while it’s hot for appreciating the Dan Cong's aroma and flavour.
- Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot is made with local red clay from Feng Huang (Phoenix Mountain) in Chaozhou, Guang Dong Province. They are hand thrown on wheels with thinner walls comparing to Yixing teapots. Chaozhou teapots are made mostly in the traditional Chaozhou style with relatively small size (under 180ml) and used in the Gong Fu tea ceremony which also originates in Chaozhou.
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Purple Sand Maintenance Tips:
1. After each use of the teapot and cup, the body of the teapot and cup should be wiped clean.
2. If the pot is not in use temporarily, clean the inside and outside of the pot and store it in a place with good ventilation.
3. Zisha teapots should not be wrapped and sealed, as it is easy to cause "spots" after being closed for a long time.
4. Not only will the purple clay teapot not be worn and scratched, but on the contrary, it will become as jade-like as it has absorbed the tea oil in the tea soup, which makes people fond of it.
Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot
$376.75
Zhu Ni Pot
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot unique compared to other tea brewing teapots?
The Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot is crafted from fine red clay with thinner walls, designed specifically for Gongfu tea brewing. Its distinctive characteristics include a smaller size, better heat retention, and enhanced aroma extraction, making it perfect for delicate teas like Phoenix Dan Cong and lightly baked oolong.
How does the material of the Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot influence the tea flavor?
Made from local Feng Huang red clay, the Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot’s material has a mineral composition similar to tea trees, which helps retain heat and enhance the tea's aroma. The thinner walls of the pot allow for a lighter impact on the tea leaves, preserving their fragrant and bright notes.
What are the ideal types of tea to brew in the Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot?
This teapot is especially suitable for brewing Phoenix Dan Cong oolong, lightly baked oolong from Fujian, and Taiwan, thanks to its better heat retention and aroma-enhancing properties. Its small size is perfect for quickly enjoying hot, aromatic cups of tea.
How should I properly care for and maintain my Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot?
To maintain your teapot, wipe it clean after every use, avoid sealing or wrapping it, and store it in a well-ventilated area. Regular cleaning helps preserve the clay’s qualities and ensures the pot develops a beautiful, jade-like appearance over time.
What is the traditional size of the Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot and how much tea does it hold?
Typically, the Chaozhou Hand-pulled Pot is small, with a capacity of about 85 ml, making 3 to 4 small cups of tea. This size is ideal for the Gongfu tea ceremony, allowing you to enjoy fresh, hot tea with rich aromas and flavors.
