Lady Xishi hongni teapot

Yixing "Xishi" handmade Chinese teapot - red (red clay - hongni) - approx. 25 cl (250 ml). Delivered in a luxurious fabric pouch inside a padded box with clasp.

Entirely handcrafted from "hongni - 红泥" red clay, this harmoniously curved and balanced teapot owes its elegance to its classic "Xishi - 西施" shape inspired by one of the four legendary Chinese beauties who lived at the end of the Spring and Autumn period (771 to 481/453 BC).

It has the ability to rise rapidly in temperature, which is ideal for teas that need to infuse at high temperatures (wu long, dark teas such as pu'er, black teas).

Types of tea that can be brewed with this model:

As the walls of red clay teapots are generally relatively thin, this teapot is excellent for preparing delicate wu long teas.

The large capacity of this teapot means it can be used to brew tea for several people in a gong fu cha.