Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot "Li Xing" (Pear Shape) | 梨形壶 - 170ml

• Teapot Style: "Li Xing" (Pear Shape) | 梨形壶
• Material: Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni (Small Coal Mine Red Clay) | 小煤窑朱泥
• Craftsmanship: Fully Handmade
• Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China
• Capacity: 170 ml

Product Story & Description

The Name: "Li Xing" (Pear Shape)

The "Li Xing" or Pear Shape is one of the most classic and enduring profiles in the history of Yixing teapots. Modeled after the fruit, its design features a narrower top that gracefully expands into a wider, rounded bottom. This provides a sense of visual stability, elegance, and grounded natural beauty, embodying the minimalist and refined aesthetics favored by ancient Chinese scholars.

Design & Craftsmanship

Crafted entirely by hand, this 170ml teapot is a masterpiece of smooth, uninterrupted lines. The true star of this piece is the material: Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni. This specific type of premium red clay is incredibly rare and known for its high shrinkage rate during firing, requiring exceptional skill from the potter to shape perfectly without warping. It fires to a stunning, rich vermilion red with a subtly textured, warm surface. The spout and handle are seamlessly integrated, offering a clean pour and a comfortable, ergonomic grip.

Recommended Users

With its versatile 170ml capacity and the excellent heat-retaining properties of Zhuni clay, this teapot is highly recommended for brewing aromatic teas like Oolong (especially Dancong or Tieguanyin) and Black teas. It is a perfect choice for both daily tea practitioners who appreciate a functional classic, and serious collectors who value premium, rare clays.