Da Hong Pao clay comes from the west side of the Fudong township of Yixing in Jiangsu province. At the boundary of Rentu village and Hongwei village is a small mining area, which produces this delicate double-layer clay. High in iron oxide, it takes on a crimson color after roasting in a kiln (Note: Da Hong Pao means "Crimson Robe" in Chinese). This is high density clay of exquisite quality with a high degree of crystallization. It brews tea that is soft, smooth, and great tasting. Over time brewing tea gives the teapot a highly pleasing bright red color. This type of clay is extremely rare. It produces excellent tasting tea and is highly acclaimed.

Mining area: western Fudong township of Yixing city
Kiln temperature: approx. 1040 C.
Contraction: approx. 45%-55%.

Appropriate for brewing: fresh Oolong teas (light roasted types) are extremely well-suited, Tie Guan Yin (medium roasted or highly roasted types), various kinds of Pu-erh.

 

[Artist Name]  Jin Jia Qi 金家棋

[Product Name] Rong Tian Teapot

[Capacity] 110ml (+/- 10ml)

About Jin Jia Qi (金家棋)

Jin Jia Qi: a young ceramic artist, born into a family with a long tradition in the ceramic arts. Influenced by art from an early age, he developed a strong interest in teapot making. After graduating from high school, he devoted himself fully to the field of Yixing zisha teapot creation, systematically studying both craftsmanship and design.

During this period, he received careful guidance from several masters. Combined with his own inspiration and intuition for zisha creation, he built a very solid technical foundation. His works preserve traditional elements while also showing innovation, respecting the past while pursuing authenticity. They are naturally refined and elegant, with smooth lines and delicate detailing, forming his own unique teapot-making style.

His works have been invited to exhibitions many times and have won numerous awards, and they are highly favored by collectors.

Note: Every pot is hand-made and the artisan will sometimes change the stamps they use. There may also be some slight differences in the color, handle shape, and volume. It's not possible for us to re-take the pictures for each new batch of teapots that we receive from this artisan. Some differences in the color and shininess of the actual teapot you receive as compared to the one in the photographs may also be due to light conditions when the photographs are taken. Thanks for your understanding!

Gift box may differ somewhat from that pictured!