bian yun teapot pop The yellowish Duanni (缎泥) ore

The yellowish Duanni (缎泥) ore is the lightest of the typical Yixing ores

it is no wonder that these pots have been named after one of China’s four beauties Xishi

and depending on the exact composition and firing can range from from green to grey

Regularly pruned for mechanized harvesting

bian yun teapot pop The yellowish Duanni (缎泥) oreThis exclusive teapot design was commissioned by us directly from the artist. We visited Master Ren Yi Xin in his Yixing studio, showed him the profile we wanted, and selected the clay together, specifically requesting a small volume with a proper spout for quick brewing. At first glance, the shape of this teapot, called Bian Yun, looks as if our iconic Original Teapot was pressed together with the flat of the hand before firing, but closer inspection