Jian Shui Purple Clay Barrel Teapot -140 ml

Third generation potter who has been at his craft for over 20 years.  He studied underneath his father, who was the last director at the Arts and Crafts Pottery Factory in Jian Shui.  His work adheres to classic shapes while, adding slight modern variations to each of his pots.  

This teapot is unglazed inside, so is best suited for select oolongs, black and puer/hei cha.

• Artist: Gu Mengdi
• Origin: Jian Shui, Yunnan
• Clay: Zi Tao Purple Clay
• Care: Hand Wash, No Soap
• Volume: 140 ml (4.7 oz)
• Size: 12 cm x 7 cm x 7.6 cm (4.75" x 2.75" x 3")

Purple clay from Jian Shui has been used for pottery since the Qing Dynasty, however it has only been till fairly recently (the last three or four decades) that it has been used to make teapots. This clay is more dense than the purple clay from Yixing. It is said to be halfway between porcelain and clay from Yixing. We have found these pots to work well with many of the same teas.