Egg-Yolk Guava Teapot

€220,00
By Su Mingzhi

Teapot, Chaozhou Egg-Yolk Clay with added clay sand, hand-thrown

Includes a wooden box

Ideal for aromatic and lightly roasted oolong teas, increases flavor of tea

ca. 100ml (please note that these are fully handmade teapots and sizes can slightly vary i.e. +-10ml)

ca. D= 7cm, H= 7cm

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Su Mingzhi

Su Mingzhi 蘇铭智 is a young but very talented teapot maker from Chaozhou. He is specialised in ultra-thin Egg-Yolk-Clay teapots and classical shapes. I fell in love with his work on my last trip in Chaozhou and am very happy to offer a small selection of his models here.

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Chaozhou

(Guangdong, China )

Chaozhou teapots

Chaozhou is renowned for its fine, unglazed teapots made from local clay, deeply tied to the region’s Gongfu tea tradition. These teapots, often small and meticulously crafted, are prized for their ability to enhance tea flavors through gradual seasoning. The clay, rich in iron, retains heat exceptionally well, making it ideal for brewing aromatic oolong teas. With a history spanning centuries, Chaozhou teapots are cherished for their elegant simplicity, functional precision, and their role in the refined art of tea preparation.