Gongfu Teapot Xi Shi Lotus Dahongpao Red Clay Yixing 260ml

Gongfu Teapot — Xi Shi Lotus Dahongpao Red Clay Yixing Zisha, 260ml

The Xi Shi is one of the most beloved classic forms in Yixing teapot history — round, graceful, and perfectly balanced. This version is crafted from Dahongpao red clay (大红袍泥), the most prized variety of Yixing zisha, known for its vivid red tone and exceptional tea-enhancing properties. The lotus motif adds a layer of poetic elegance to an already iconic silhouette.

Why Dahongpao Red Clay

• Unique adsorption: Excellent ventilation allows the teapot to continuously absorb tea aroma with every use — develops its own fragrance over time. Best used for one type of tea only to preserve purity
• The more used, the more beautiful: Unlike ordinary vessels, regular use and cleaning makes this teapot smoother, shinier, and more refined — a living object that grows with you
• Thermal stability: Sandy clay structure transfers heat slowly — excellent resistance to hot and cold, reduces cracking risk even with direct heating

About the Maker — Wu Wencai

Born in Dingshu Town, Yixing City, Wu Wencai has devoted her career to the art of purple clay. Her works are celebrated for their fresh, elegant forms that seek dynamic movement within smooth lines and novelty within tradition. Exhibited and awarded at home and abroad, her pieces are published in numerous art publications and held by collectors and zisha enthusiasts worldwide.

Specifications

• Material: Yixing Dahongpao red clay (大红袍泥)
• Capacity: 260 ml (8.79 oz)
• Dimensions: 13.3 cm (5.24") long × 7.6 cm (2.99") tall

Package Contents

• 1 × Xi Shi Lotus Dahongpao Red Clay Teapot