Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot "Pan Hu" | 潘壶 - 170ml
$239.00
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Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot "Pan Hu" | 潘壶 - 170ml
$239.00
✓ Signed & sealed certificate from the artisan
✓ Handmade in Yixing, China
✓ Handmade in Yixing, China
About the Artisan
Every teapot from Chen Qun Studio is made by Yao Chuanyong. Born in 1986, he has spent fifteen years mastering guang qi (光器), the plain traditional forms with no carving or decoration to hide behind, where every curve, spout and lid must be exactly right.
- Teapot Style: "Pan Hu" | 潘壶
- Material: Original Ore Zhuni (Vermilion Clay) | 原矿朱泥
- Craftsmanship: Fully Handmade | 全手工
- Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China | 中国江苏宜兴
- Capacity: 170 ml
Product Story & Description
The Name: "Pan Hu" (Pan Teapot)
The "Pan Hu" is a timeless classic named after Pan Shicheng, a prominent Qing Dynasty official and devoted tea connoisseur from Guangdong. He specifically commissioned this elegant teapot design from Yixing to brew his daily tea. Over centuries, the Pan Teapot has become a beloved standard, symbolizing scholarly elegance, tradition, and a refined tea lifestyle.
Design & Craftsmanship
The design features a tall neck, a domed lid, and a pear-shaped body with a low center of gravity. This wide-bellied shape provides ample space for tea leaves to fully expand and release their flavor. Because Zhuni has a notoriously high shrinkage rate during firing, successfully creating a fully handmade piece of this quality requires exceptional artisanal skill.
Zhu Ni (along with the broader Hong Ni family) is known for its delicate texture and striking appearance. After firing, it features a beautiful color that ranges from bright orange to deep red. When showered with hot water, the clay beautifully comes alive, quickly flushing to a vibrant, bright red that sometimes exhibits a subtle, wandering purple glow.
Zhu Ni is characterized by its high density and low porosity. Because of this dense structure, the clay does not absorb the tea's fragrance. Instead, it acts to lock in and retain the delicate aromas of the tea leaves.
Recommended For
Due to its exceptional ability to preserve fragrance, Zhu Ni is perfectly suited for highly aromatic teas. We especially recommend it for light oolongs (such as Tieguanyin and Dancong) and Pu'er. Learn more about Zhu Ni and other clays in our guide to Zisha clay types.