Yixing Purple Clay Dragon Tea Cup with Infuser & Pi Xiu Lid

Yixing Purple Clay Dragon Tea Cup with Infuser & Pi Xiu Lid

A masterpiece of Chinese artisan craft, this Yixing ZiSha (purple clay) dragon tea cup combines sculptural beauty with exceptional brewing performance. The cup body features hand-carved textured particles from which a fire dragon spitting a pearl emerges — serving as both a dramatic visual centerpiece and a functional handle. The lid is crowned with a Pi Xiu finial, one of China's five great auspicious animals, symbolizing protection, fortune, and strength.

Yixing purple clay tea ware has been prized since the Song Dynasty, reaching its pinnacle during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Authentic ZiSha clay is found only in Yixing, Jiangsu Province — its natural double-pore structure enhances tea aroma, improves flavor balance, and grows more beautiful with every use.

Key Features

• Dragon Sculptural Handle: Fire dragon motif carved in relief — both decorative and functional
• Pi Xiu Lid Finial: Auspicious symbol of protection and good fortune
• Built-in Tea Infuser: Brew loose leaf tea directly in the cup with ease
• Authentic Yixing ZiSha Clay: Naturally breathable, enhances tea aroma and flavor over time
• Improves with Use: Surface becomes smoother, glossier, and more refined the more you use it
• Excellent Thermal Stability: Slow heat transfer; resistant to temperature shock
• Unique Aroma Adsorption: Gradually absorbs tea fragrance — best dedicated to one type of tea

Materials & Contents

• Material: Authentic Yixing Purple Clay (ZiSha)
• Includes: 1 × Tea Cup, 1 × Pi Xiu Lid, 1 × Tea Infuser

Dimensions & Capacity

• Size: 13.8 × 8.5 × 13 cm (5.43" × 3.35" × 5.12")
• Capacity: 430 ml / 15.54 oz