Zhu Ni Shui Ping Teapot

Zhu Ni Shui Ping Yixing Teapot

A 140ml Shui Ping Yixing teapot made from Zhaozhuang Zhuni (Raw Sand), designed for Gongfu tea brewing. Its compact capacity, naturally sandy clay texture, and specially curved spout make it a practical choice for focused, controlled tea sessions.

Product Details

• Material: Zhaozhuang Zhuni (Raw Sand)

• Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu, China

• Pot Shape: Shui Ping

• Capacity: 140ml

• Water Outlet: Inner push ball-hole

• Craftsmanship: Traditional Yixing Zisha teapot making

What Is Raw Sand Zhuni?

Zhuni can be prepared through different refining methods. One traditional distinction is between raw sand Zhuni and cooked sand Zhuni.

Cooked sand is produced by grinding Zhuni ore into powder, mixing it with water into a clay slurry, forming it into a cake, and then biscuit-firing it at a relatively low temperature before grinding the fired material back into granular clay.

Raw sand Zhuni follows a different process. Selected Zhuni ore is processed into powder and sieved without the same slurry-mixing and calcination process used for cooked sand.

This difference in preparation can affect the clay's texture, appearance, shrinkage characteristics, and firing behavior.

Raw Sand Zhuni vs. Cooked Sand Zhuni

The two materials can show different characteristics after firing.

Shrinkage

Cooked sand Zhuni can show visible shrinkage lines because of its preparation and firing process. Raw sand Zhuni generally has a different shrinkage pattern and is not typically characterized by the same pronounced shrinkage lines.

Clay Texture and Particles

Cooked sand tends to have a finer, more mortar-like texture, while raw sand retains a more distinctly granular, sandy character.

Raw sand Zhuni may also show naturally occurring iron-rich particles or lighter mineral specks within the clay body. These variations are part of the material's natural character rather than something that should automatically be treated as a flaw.

Breathability and Tea Use

Raw sand Zhuni is valued for its relatively open, sandy clay structure and breathability.

For tea drinkers who enjoy brewing different types of tea rather than dedicating one pot to a single tea category, a raw sand Zhuni teapot can be a versatile choice for teas such as raw Pu-erh, ripe Pu-erh, black tea, green tea, and aged white tea.

If you are learning more about how Yixing clay interacts with different teas, see our guide to Yixing clay for Sheng vs. Shou Pu-erh.

A 140ml Shui Ping for Gongfu Tea

At 140ml, this Shui Ping teapot sits in a practical range for individual or small-group Gongfu tea sessions.

The compact capacity allows you to control the amount of tea and water precisely without making the pot unnecessarily large.

If you are deciding what capacity is right for your brewing style, see our Yixing teapot size guide.

Specially Curved Spout for Cleaner Water Flow

The spout is specially shaped with a subtle curve to help improve the water-breaking effect during pouring.

This design is intended to produce a more controlled water stream and a cleaner break when the pour is stopped, which is particularly useful during Gongfu brewing when precise pouring matters.

What Affects the Price of a Yixing Teapot?

The price of a Yixing teapot depends on more than its shape or capacity. Clay selection, craftsmanship, production method, provenance, condition, and other characteristics can all influence the cost.

If you are comparing what clay, craftsmanship, and production method can contribute to the price of a Yixing teapot, see our Yixing teapot price guide.

Explore Yixing Zisha Teapots

If you want to compare this Shui Ping with other contemporary Yixing teapots in different shapes, clays, capacities, and price ranges, explore our Yixing Zisha teapots.