In the vast world of tea wares at Tongxin She Teahouse, the "Lantern" Wrinkled Red Clay Teapot stands out with its delicate 150cc size, becoming a beloved treasure for tea connoisseurs. Now, this piece of tea-set elegance is available for purchase on our official website, waiting for you to bring it home.
Wrinkled red clay is sourced from the deep layers of the tender clay mine at Zhaozhuang Mountain, Dingshan, Yixing. In its raw state, it boasts a rustic "complexion" of golden yellow or light yellow-green. After being refined with 140-180 mesh (far exceeding the 60 mesh standard for ordinary red clay), it features a high clay content and low sand content. During the drying and firing process, its high shrinkage ratio of about 25% creates a natural wrinkled texture on the pot body, like marks left by the caress of time. Each teapot is unique, blending rusticity with delicacy—a vivid interpretation of the saying, "No red clay without wrinkles." When touched, its oily and smooth texture instantly conveys a quaint charm.
The 150cc capacity is precisely tailored for various tea-tasting scenarios. When enjoying tea alone, it allows fine control over the tea concentration as you pour and serve, ensuring every sip meets your expectations and capturing the tranquility of solitude. For small gatherings of friends, it becomes a "messenger" of sharing, making tea distribution convenient and letting the aroma of tea bridge connections, creating a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. Whether for daily solo enjoyment or intimate tea parties, the "Lantern" teapot seamlessly fits in as a practical "companion" for tea affairs.
Thanks to the dense texture of red clay, this teapot excels at retaining heat and enhancing aroma, especially for lightly fermented and highly aromatic teas. When brewing Tieguanyin, it helps extract a rich orchid fragrance, yielding a tight and smooth tea soup. With Taiwanese high-mountain tea, it brings out a fresh fruity aroma that lingers long. Even for green teas like Longjing, it highlights their fresh and brisk essence. Moreover, it is easy to season: nourished by tea over time, it gradually develops a warm patina, becoming more lustrous and charming. Tea and teapot complement each other, making every use a unique practice of teapot care.
Red clay is notoriously difficult to shape—its坯 (mud embryo) is loose and prone to cracking, making large wares extremely challenging. The creation of this 150cc small masterpiece reflects the profound skill of teapot artisans, from material selection, shaping, and坯 repair to controlling the firing temperature and atmosphere—every step is infused with ingenuity.
The name "Lantern" originates from the teapot's design inspiration. Artisans ingeniously integrated the round, plump, and smooth lines of traditional lanterns into the pot body: the shoulder rounds slightly outward, and the body tapers gently from top to bottom, mimicking the graceful contour of a hanging lantern. The design of the lid and knob echoes the top beam and ring of a lantern, creating a vivid resemblance. When filled with tea soup, the heat rises, and under the light, the translucent red clay body shines like a lit lantern, exuding a warm and soft glow. This not only carries the charm of traditional culture but also endows the teapot with lively vitality.
Tongxin She's "Lantern" Wrinkled Red Clay Teapot is meticulously selected, integrating traditional purple sand craftsmanship with tea-tasting aesthetics, and condensing practical and artistic value into this small vessel. It is a heartfelt treasure sought by the teahouse for tea lovers, embodying our passion and dedication to tea culture.
If you are enchanted by the charm of the "Lantern" Wrinkled Red Clay Teapot and wish to make it a new partner on your tea table, visit Tongxin She Teahouse's official website to purchase. Let this elegance from the teahouse continue its story of tea fragrance on your home tea desk.