Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot "Ban Zhu Ti Liang " (Mottled Bamboo) | 斑竹提梁 - 100ml

• Teapot Style: "Ban Zhu Ti Liang" (Mottled Bamboo with Overhead Handle) | 斑竹提梁
• Material: Original Ore White Duanni | 原矿白段泥
• Craftsmanship: Fully Handmade
• Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China
• Capacity: 100ml

Product Description

The Name: "Ban Zhu Ti Liang"

"Ban Zhu" refers to Spotted Bamboo (also known as Mottled Bamboo), a plant famous in Chinese botany and folklore for its unique purple-brown spots. "Ti Liang" refers to the overhead handle style. This teapot captures the elegance of bamboo in clay form.

Design & Craftsmanship

This exquisite 100ml teapot is crafted from rare Original Ore White Duanni, giving it a soft, creamy beige tone. The design is a tribute to nature: the overhead handle and spout are sculpted to resemble realistic bamboo stems, complete with segmented nodes. The body features artistically applied spots that mimic the natural markings of Banzhu bamboo. The high arch of the handle adds a sense of space and elegance, while the wide body ensures tea leaves have ample room to expand.

Cultural Meaning & Recommendation

In Eastern culture, bamboo symbolizes resilience, integrity, and modesty (due to its hollow interior). The "Ban Zhu" specifically is associated with legends of devotion. This teapot is perfect for the "Literati" aesthetic—scholarly and refined. Its small capacity makes it an excellent choice for Gongfu brewing, particularly for light-roasted Oolongs, Green tea, or White tea, which pair beautifully with the breathable White Duanni clay.