Yixing teapots are not just tea brewing items, they are real works of art created by talented craftsmen. However, many people believe that the high price of such teapots is justified by their high quality and uniqueness. In this article, we will try to debunk this myth and show that the price of Yixing teapots does not always correspond to their real value.
Buy a teapot made of Yixing clay: direct supplies of ceramics from China
In the traditional Chinese tea ceremony, teapots made of Yixing clay play a special role. This tea brewing utensil is famous throughout the world for its unique ability to emphasize the taste and aroma of the drink, regardless of its type and variety.
The specialized online store "Tea Line" offers you to buy Yixing teapots of various sizes and designs.
What to choose from our catalog
The range of tea utensils in our shop is very diverse. There are more than 600 Yixing clay teapots here alone, and our collection is constantly expanding.
When choosing a traditional Chinese teapot in our catalog, you can focus on the following parameters:
- volume of dishes (from 90 to 600 ml);
- material of manufacture (ceramics from Yixing, Jiangsu);
- firing type: wood firing (including Dragon kiln), gas or electric kiln;
- type of decoration (no pattern, carving);
- teapot shape (fangu, yantong, bian fu, hua ying, shipiao and others);
- price of the product (we offer products for any budget).
For special connoisseurs of Chinese culture, as well as for collectors, the authorship of these products may be important. We present works by various masters, whose names can be found in the description of the products.
What is special about the raw material?
Yixing clay is mined in the Yixing region of Jiangsu Province. It is famous for its high plasticity and ability to retain heat for a long time. Raw materials from this area contain many minerals that have a beneficial effect on the taste of tea. The clay has a porous structure, which allows the tea to "breathe", and at the same time has excellent thermal insulation, due to which the drink does not cool down for a long time.
How products are made
The process of making Yixing teapots requires high skill and craftsmanship. First, the clay is carefully cleaned and kneaded, then the product is shaped by hand, dried and fired in a kiln at high temperatures.
The uniqueness of the production is that each master brings his own characteristics to the process, and this makes each product unique. After firing, teapots can undergo additional processing to improve their appearance and protection.
Product advantages
Yixing teapots have many advantages. They help to reveal the richness of tastes and aromas of any tea due to the unique properties of clay, which were mentioned above.
Such dishes are very durable and, if properly cared for, can serve for decades. They absorb the smells of the brewed tea, which allows you to “educate the teapot” by creating ideal conditions for high-quality brewing of tea of one variety.
Teapots made of Yixing clay are not just tea accessories, but real works of art with a rich history and cultural significance. They represent Chinese pottery craftsmanship, the secrets of which are passed down from generation to generation. It is no coincidence that these clay products often become exhibits of thematic collections. And this is also an ideal gift option that can be presented to lovers of Chinese tea for any holiday.
On our website you can buy Yixing teapots wholesale and retail, with delivery to Moskva and all over Russia. We are also waiting for you in our stores in Voronezh and Krasnoyarsk. In these cities and in the Lipetsk region, self-pickup of goods is available.
