{"product_id":"yixing-wen-dan-teapot-250ml-di-cao-qing-clay-mud","title":"Yixing \"Wen Dan\" Teapot 250ml, \"Di Cao Qing\" Clay \/ Mud","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Specifications \u0026amp; Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeapot Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e Wen Dan — A classic round Yixing form that dates back to the late Ming and early Qing period. The name is often linked to the wendan pomelo, which the full, rounded body resembles, though it is also said to come from a maker's seal found on early pots of this shape. The traditional form pairs a plump body with a short spout, a handle that curves back like an ear, and a lid set flush into the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e Around 250 ml — A larger size for Gongfu brewing, well suited to sharing tea with 3–5 people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClay Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Di Cao Qing — A variety of Zi Ni (purple clay) taken from the bottom seam of the Zi Ni layers at the Huang Long Shan mine in Yixing. It fires to a warm reddish-brown tone, and fine lighter specks can show in the surface. Like other Yixing clays, it has a porous, breathable body and holds heat well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraftsperson:\u003c\/b\u003e Mr. Zhou Junqiang — Accompanied by the artist’s official certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea Pairing \u0026amp; Brewing Mechanics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Tea Types:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePuerh:\u003c\/b\u003e A natural match for ripe puerh and aged raw puerh. The steady warmth of Zi Ni helps round out the liquor, and the 250 ml size suits longer sessions with several people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoasted Oolongs:\u003c\/b\u003e Wuyi Rock Tea (Yan Cha) and traditionally roasted Tieguanyin, which open up well at high, stable water temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDark \u0026amp; Aged Teas:\u003c\/b\u003e Hei Cha (Anhua, Liu Bao) and aged white tea such as Shou Mei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack Teas:\u003c\/b\u003e Dian Hong (Yunnan black tea) and other full-bodied black teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClay \u0026amp; Thermal Characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeat Retention:\u003c\/b\u003e Zi Ni holds heat steadily through each infusion, which suits teas that like near-boiling water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatina \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e With regular use the clay slowly absorbs tea oils and the surface develops a soft, even luster (patina). Rinse with hot water after brewing and let the pot air-dry with the lid off; avoid soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne Tea Family:\u003c\/b\u003e As with any Yixing pot, it is best to keep it for one type of tea so the flavors stay clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"King Tea Mall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67775317049574,"sku":null,"price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/7883\/7863\/files\/IMG_1569_5b6c2892-aaa6-4889-afcf-f5e6b2e77185.jpg?v=1792071453","url":"https:\/\/kingteamall.com\/de\/products\/yixing-wen-dan-teapot-250ml-di-cao-qing-clay-mud","provider":"King Tea Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}