{"product_id":"duozhi-150ml-yixing-jiangponi-teapot","title":"Duozhi 150ml Yixing Jiangponi Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handmade Yixing teapot in the classical Duozhi form, shaped from Jiangponi clay in a versatile 150 ml size for Gongfu tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClassical Form, Quiet Presence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied, balanced and composed, the Duozhi Yixing Teapot carries the quiet confidence of a classical Zisha form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than relying on carving or elaborate decoration, its character comes from proportion: the relationship between its rounded body, lid, spout and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is handmade from Jiangponi (降坡泥) clay and holds approximately 150 ml \/ 5.1 fl oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact enough for repeated Gongfu infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerous enough to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional form made for the everyday ritual of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade Yixing Zisha teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Duozhi \/ 掇只 form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJiangponi \/ 降坡泥 clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 150 ml \/ 5.1 fl oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Gongfu tea capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull, balanced classical silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for solo and intimate shared tea sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for repeated infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Duozhi Form · 掇只\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuozhi — 掇只 is a traditional name within the vocabulary of Yixing teapot forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts character is immediately different from the low geometry of Shipiao or the softer, more organic curves of Xishi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuozhi feels composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body carries visual fullness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper portion builds upon that volume through the lid, while the spout and handle establish balance on either side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a sense of completeness to the silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing needs to be exaggerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty lies in how the individual parts resolve into a single form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA Study in Proportion\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassical Yixing forms often appear deceptively simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove decoration and every line becomes more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow full should the body be?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere should the spout emerge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow much visual weight should the handle carry?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow should the lid relate to the volume beneath it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese decisions determine whether a teapot feels balanced or unresolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuozhi is particularly rewarding when viewed this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts character does not come from a single decorative feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes from the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eJiangponi · 降坡泥\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is described as being made from Jiangponi (降坡泥), a clay term within the Yixing Zisha tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe retain the traditional material name rather than simplifying it to a generic description such as “brown clay.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Yixing pottery, the stated clay type is part of the identity of the vessel alongside its form, capacity and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, the earthy visual character of Jiangponi complements the substantial proportions of Duozhi particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material feels grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo does the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e150 ml: A Versatile Gongfu Size\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: approximately 150 ml \/ 5.1 fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e150 ml occupies a particularly useful middle ground for Gongfu tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is more generous than an exceptionally small 80–110 ml solo pot, while remaining compact enough for repeated infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comfortable, generous capacity for a solo tea session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Two\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited to dividing each infusion between two smaller Gongfu cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Repeated Infusions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capacity remains restrained enough to follow a tea through multiple rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone choosing a first Yixing teapot and uncertain about an exceptionally small vessel, 150 ml is an approachable and versatile size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA Different Expression of Yixing\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace several classical Yixing forms beside one another and their personalities become clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXishi feels soft and rounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipiao sits low and architectural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQin Quan carries visual weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongdeng emphasizes symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuozhi feels full, composed and traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe function remains essentially the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat changes is the way the vessel occupies the hand and the tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the pleasures of exploring Yixing pottery: subtle differences in proportion can create remarkably different objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMade for Gongfu Tea\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecant completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 150 ml pot allows the session to unfold gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne infusion introduces the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother opens it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater rounds reveal different aromas, textures and levels of sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel becomes part of that repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually, you stop looking at the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou simply reach for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArt of Quiet Living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDetails\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: Yixing Zisha Teapot\u003cbr\u003eForm: Duozhi \/ 掇只\u003cbr\u003eClay: Jiangponi \/ 降坡泥\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Yixing, China\u003cbr\u003eCraft: Handmade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCapacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 150 ml \/ 5.1 fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongfu tea\u003cbr\u003eSolo tea sessions\u003cbr\u003eTea for two\u003cbr\u003eRepeated infusions\u003cbr\u003eYixing teapot collecting\u003cbr\u003eTea gifting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a handmade teapot, subtle variations in clay tone, surface and finishing may naturally occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLiving With Yixing Clay\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore first use, rinse the teapot carefully with clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter each tea session, remove the leaves and rinse the interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the teapot to dry thoroughly with the lid removed before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid strongly scented detergents unless specifically recommended by the maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect the teapot from impacts and sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA Note on Handmade Character\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is described as handmade, rather than specifically fully handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend examining photographs of the actual teapot closely, particularly the:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody · Lid · Spout · Handle · Base · Clay Surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a classical form with relatively little decoration, these details tell a more meaningful story than exaggerated craftsmanship claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDesigned to Be Gifted\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Yixing teapot makes a particularly thoughtful gift because its meaning develops through use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recipient does not simply display it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea is brewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot is handled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFavourite leaves are discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuiet routines form around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 150 ml, this Duozhi is also approachable enough for someone beginning to explore Gongfu tea while remaining distinctly within the world of traditional Yixing pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCurator's Note\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuozhi has a satisfying sense of completeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not have the dramatic low profile of Shipiao or the immediately recognizable softness of Xishi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the appeal comes from the way the entire pot holds together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 150 ml, this version also occupies one of our preferred middle-ground capacities: intimate enough for Gongfu tea, but flexible enough to share.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oriental Artisan ","offers":[{"title":"Default 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