Handmade Zhu Ni “Lao Zhu Ni” Pear-Shaped Yixing Teapot – Hand-Carved Orchid, Sterling Silver Double Rim, 100ml – Authentic Chinese Gongfu Tea Pot
Handmade Zhu Ni “Lao Zhu Ni” Pear-Shaped Yixing Teapot – Hand-Carved Orchid, Sterling Silver Double Rim, 100ml – Authentic Chinese Gongfu Tea Pot
Handmade Zhu Ni “Lao Zhu Ni” Pear-Shaped Yixing Teapot – Hand-Carved Orchid, Sterling Silver Double Rim, 100ml – Authentic Chinese Gongfu Tea Pot
Handmade Zhu Ni “Lao Zhu Ni” Pear-Shaped Yixing Teapot – Hand-Carved Orchid, Sterling Silver Double Rim, 100ml – Authentic Chinese Gongfu Tea Pot
Handmade Zhu Ni “Lao Zhu Ni” Pear-Shaped Yixing Teapot – Hand-Carved Orchid, Sterling Silver Double Rim, 100ml – Authentic Chinese Gongfu Tea Pot
Handmade Zhu Ni “Lao Zhu Ni” Pear-Shaped Yixing Teapot – Hand-Carved Orchid, Sterling Silver Double Rim, 100ml – Authentic Chinese Gongfu Tea Pot
Handmade Zhu Ni “Lao Zhu Ni” Pear-Shaped Yixing Teapot – Hand-Carved Orchid, Sterling Silver Double Rim, 100ml – Authentic Chinese Gongfu Tea Pot
Handmade Zhu Ni “Lao Zhu Ni” Pear-Shaped Yixing Teapot – Hand-Carved Orchid, Sterling Silver Double Rim, 100ml – Authentic Chinese Gongfu Tea Pot
Handmade Zhu Ni “Lao Zhu Ni” Pear-Shaped Yixing Teapot – Hand-Carved Orchid, Sterling Silver Double Rim, 100ml – Authentic Chinese Gongfu Tea Pot

Zhu Ni “Lao Zhu Ni” Pear Shaped Yixing Teapot – Double Silver Rim, Hand-Carved Orchid – MoriMa Tea

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Description

Lao Zhu Ni Pear Shaped Yixing Teapot

A 100ml Yixing Zisha teapot made from 100% Lao Zhu Ni clay from aged Yellow Dragon Mountain ore, with no additives. Based on an early Qing-style flattened pear form, it combines a compact Gongfu capacity with hand-carved orchid decoration, a hand-ground lid, and a sterling silver double rim.

Key Details

  • Material: 100% Lao Zhu Ni from aged Yellow Dragon Mountain ore, no additives

  • Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu, China

  • Form: Flattened Pear (Bian Li)

  • Design: Based on an early Qing-style museum prototype

  • Capacity: 100ml (approximately 3.4 fl oz)

  • Dimensions: 10.9 × 8.5 × 5.3cm

  • Lid Fit: Hand-ground for a snug, stable fit

  • Rim: Sterling silver double rim, hand-wrapped around the pot mouth and lid lip

  • Decoration: Hand-carved orchid motif created with a traditional steel blade

Is a 100ml Yixing Teapot Right for You?

At 100ml, this teapot is a compact choice for solo Gongfu tea or a small session for one or two people.

Its smaller capacity is well suited to tea drinkers who prefer modest brewing volumes, controlled infusions, and repeated steeping rather than preparing a larger quantity of tea at once.

A 100ml teapot can work particularly well for:

  • Solo Gongfu brewing

  • Tea sessions for two

  • Smaller tea quantities

  • Repeated short infusions

  • Tea drinkers who prefer compact teaware

If you are comparing Yixing teapot capacities before choosing a size, see our Yixing teapot size guide.

Lao Zhu Ni and the Flattened Pear Form

This teapot combines Lao Zhu Ni clay with the low, rounded proportions of a traditional flattened pear, or Bian Li, form.

The broad body provides space for tea leaves to open during infusion while keeping the overall capacity compact.

The low profile, curved spout, compact handle, and rounded body create a balanced silhouette that draws attention to the relationship between the clay and the form rather than relying on excessive decoration.

Early Qing-Inspired Design

The Bian Li form is based on an early Qing-style pear-shaped teapot prototype.

Its low body and restrained proportions reflect an earlier Yixing design language while remaining practical for contemporary Gongfu brewing.

The hand-carved orchid adds a more personal decorative element without overwhelming the underlying form.

Hand-Carved Orchid and Sterling Silver Double Rim

The orchid motif is carved directly into the clay by hand rather than applied as a separate surface decoration.

The sterling silver double rim is also hand-wrapped around the pot mouth and lid lip, creating a clear contrast between the warm Zhu Ni body and the metal detailing.

The hand-ground lid is fitted to provide a snug and stable closure. Because these details involve individual handwork, subtle differences in carving, finishing, and surface appearance are natural characteristics of a handmade teapot.

How Can You Assess a Yixing Teapot?

When evaluating a Yixing teapot, it is useful to consider more than appearance alone.

Clay, construction, craftsmanship, form, provenance, finishing, and the consistency of the available product information can all be relevant when assessing an individual piece.

Our How Can I Tell if a Yixing Teapot Is Real? guide explains some of the factors buyers can consider when evaluating Yixing teaware.

This educational information should be used as a general buying guide rather than as a substitute for evaluating the specific provenance and documentation of an individual teapot.

If you are comparing different production methods, see our guide to handmade vs. half-handmade Yixing teapots.

Why Are Some Yixing Teapots So Expensive?

The price of a Yixing teapot can reflect many factors, including clay selection, raw material, craftsmanship, production method, form, decoration, provenance, condition, and additional materials or finishing work.

For a teapot made from Lao Zhu Ni with hand-carved decoration, hand-ground finishing, and a sterling silver double rim, these individual characteristics are relevant when comparing different contemporary Yixing teapots.

A higher price does not automatically guarantee a better brewing experience. The most useful comparison is based on the characteristics that matter to your own tea practice and appreciation of craftsmanship.

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

A Compact Pot for Gongfu Tea

The 100ml capacity makes this teapot particularly suited to focused Gongfu sessions, especially when brewing alone or with one other person.

Its compact proportions make it easy to work with smaller quantities of tea while allowing repeated infusions throughout a session.

The Bian Li form, Lao Zhu Ni clay, hand-carved orchid, and silver rim details also make the teapot distinctive beyond its practical brewing capacity.

Care and Use

After each tea session:

  1. Remove all tea leaves.

  2. Empty any remaining tea.

  3. Rinse the teapot with clean water.

  4. Rinse the lid, rim, and spout.

  5. Leave the lid open.

  6. Allow the teapot to dry completely.

  7. Store it in a clean, dry, well-ventilated place.

Avoid soap, strongly scented detergents, and unnecessary polishing. Take particular care around the sterling silver rim and other hand-finished details.

A Lao Zhu Ni Bian Li for Focused Gongfu Tea

This 100ml Lao Zhu Ni teapot brings together a traditional flattened pear form with hand-carved orchid decoration, a hand-ground lid, and a sterling silver double rim.

Its appeal lies in the combination of clay, historical form, compact capacity, handwork, and refined detailing.

If you are comparing contemporary Yixing teapots by clay, form, capacity, craftsmanship, and price, explore our Yixing Zisha teapots.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The last “Yixing” teapot I bought had a strong chemical smell that made me sick. I don’t trust these anymore. What makes yours safe?
That chemical odor usually comes from industrial dyes, manganese oxide, or resin binders used in slip-cast fakes. Our pot is made exclusively from Lao Zhu Ni — raw ore that was naturally weathered, stone-ground, and mixed with nothing but water. The only smell you might detect is a faint, wet-earth minerality straight out of the box, which vanishes entirely after one rinse with boiling water. We include a material origin card and encourage you to do the “dry-wipe test”: rub a soft, dry cloth on the inner wall and the outside. No color should transfer. None will.
The lid on my old small teapot wobbles like crazy and falls off mid-pour. I’m tired of broken lids. How is yours fitted?
Lids on mass-produced pots are often cast separately and poorly matched. Every one of our flattened pear teapots is hand-finished using traditional zheng kou (match grinding) — the lid and mouth are ground together until they seat with a smooth, friction-snug fit. Tilt past 90 degrees and the lid stays put. The silver rim actually improves the seal by adding just enough surface grip to prevent micro-slippage. That said, we still recommend cradling the lid with a finger during the pour — it’s a good habit, and it connects you to the process.
I’ve read that real Zhu Ni clay changes color when you pour boiling water on it. Is that true, and does yours do it?
Yes — high-density Zhu Ni can exhibit a fascinating “moisture reaction.” Pour boiling water over the outside of a dry pot, and the surface will flash-dry almost instantly, sometimes appearing to change color from a matte orange to a deeper, glossier red for a split second. This happens because the clay is so dense that water evaporates on contact rather than soaking in. Our pots display this behavior beautifully. It’s one of the simple, tactile ways you can verify genuine Zhuni Clay Teapot material right on your own counter.
I bought a silver-rimmed pot and the “silver” peeled off in flakes after two rinses. How can I trust yours won’t do the same?
That peeling is typical of electroplated coatings — a thin metallic film that cannot bond permanently to porous clay. Our rims are solid sterling silver strips, physically wrapped and compressed around the edge. There is no glue and no electroplating. The bond is mechanical and permanent. Over time, sterling silver tarnishes naturally to a smoky patina — that’s oxidation, not peeling. A soft silver polishing cloth restores the brightness in seconds if desired.
Honestly, 100 ml seems pointless. I’m used to a 12 oz mug. Why would I want something this tiny?
We hear this constantly, and it’s the most important mindset shift. This isn’t a pot for one big mug of tea; it’s a concentrate brewer for the gongfu method. You load generous leaves, steep for as little as 5–10 seconds, and pour a small, intensely aromatic shot. The same leaves then give you round after round of different flavor profiles — floral, fruity, woody, mineral — that a big pot completely flattens. If you’ve never tried gongfu brewing, this 100 ml Yixing Zisha Teapot is the perfect entry. It turns tea drinking into a 30-minute sensory journey.
I see “hand-carved” all the time, but the ones I receive are clearly machine stamps with identical patterns. How do I know yours is truly hand-carved?
Flip the pot over. Turn it in your hands. A stamp or laser engraving produces perfectly uniform, identical patterns with no depth variation. Our orchid carving shows slight asymmetries — a petal that’s a millimeter longer, a leaf vein that tapers unevenly, the faint mark where the carver paused. No two pots are identical. Photographs can’t lie to the fingertips; when you touch it, you’ll feel the three-dimensional groove of a blade cutting into semi-dry clay. This is a genuine Yixing Zisha Clay Handmade Carved Orchid Teapot — not a decal.
Will this pot crack if I pour boiling water into it on a cold morning? I’ve had ceramic teaware explode on me.
Yixing zisha clay, especially high-fired Zhu Ni, has excellent thermal shock resistance compared to glazed porcelain — but it’s still a natural stoneware, and no teapot is invincible. To be completely safe, we recommend pouring a small amount of warm water into the pot first to acclimate it during very cold weather. This pre-warming step takes 10 seconds and eliminates any risk of thermal shock. It’s the same care you’d give to any high-quality ceramic tool.