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Qin Zhou Nixing Clay "Lotus" Gaiwan by Yuan Chan Jie | Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop

Qin Zhou Nixing Clay "Lotus" Gaiwan by Yuan Chan Jie

by Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop
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$85.00 - $85.00
$85.00
$85.00 - $85.00
$85.00

Qin Zhou Ni Xing pottery has a history of over 1300 years. It is one of the "four famous" styles of pottery produced in China, along with Yi Xing, Jian Shui and Rong Chang.

They are crafted from a type of naturally occurring reddish-purple clay that is both clean and environmentally friendly. It contains natural amounts of iron, zinc, calcium, strontium and numerous other minerals that are good for the human body.

There are absolutely no glazes or paints used in the firing of the clay, rather variations of the color and appearance are a result of firing at different temperatures and the polishing the final product. Most pots take on a beautiful reddish copper tone.

Like Yi Xing and Jian Shui pots, these teapots absorb the taste of the tea that is frequently brewed in them, and so we recommend that the teapot be seasoned and a single class of tea be dedicated to it.

 

Artist:  Yuan Chan Jie

Firing Style/Temp: Dragon Kiln at 1100C 

Capacity: 160ml (+/-15ml)

 

 

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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beautiful

"Definitely need to have in a collection, happily married to my oolong!"

— Sergey B. (5/5)

Amazing thing

"Just a fantastic gaiwan, it is outstanding in brewing good YS red teas, keeping the aroma and giving it away gradually."

— Vladimir K. (5/5)

Beautifully crafted.

"Beautifully crafted."

— Brady S. (5/5)

Beautiful

"This Gaiwan is beautifully made. The craftsmanship exceeded my expectations. I really wanted to purchase a pot, but they were sold out; instead, I decided to give this a try, as I’ve never used a clay gaiwan before. I haven’t used it enough for it to season, so I can’t speak on the way it changes tea, but this is obvious high quality clay made by an expert craftsman. It’s surprisingly heavy and robust, and has a beautiful ring, like a chime, when tapped with the lid. I may end up buying a pot when they become available again. Overall, I’m very happy with the product, and the price is more than reasonable considering the quality. I bought the Qing Zhou dragon cup, also beautifully made, to go along with it."

— Jim S. (5/5)

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How good is this gaiwan for brewing red teas?
Yes, this clay type is a great match for hong cha!
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