Zheng Bixin · Teaware
DuanniPitcher
A moment for tea
A 150 ml unglazed serving pitcher by Zheng Bixin, made from Duanni clay.
- Artist
- Zheng Bixin
- Capacity
- 150 ml
- Material
- Duanni clay
- Finish
- Entirely unglazed
Care
Clean by boiling in water only. Place the pitcher in a pot of water and begin on low heat, allowing it to warm gradually before bringing the water to a gentle boil. Let it cool gradually afterwards. Avoid sudden temperature changes, which can cause thermal shock and cracking.
Your handmade piece
Each Duanni Pitcher is made entirely by hand. You will receive a similar piece to the one photographed, with natural variations in shape, texture, colour and mineral markings that make each vessel individual.
The object
Form & use
This 150 ml Duanni pitcher by Zheng Bixin has a rounded body, an open rim and a small pouring lip. Its unglazed surface keeps the clay’s natural grain visible.
Duanni clay
Duanni is a traditional Yixing zisha clay known for its pale yellow, beige, tan and occasionally olive-toned appearance. Naturally rich in minerals, the clay develops subtle variations in colour and texture during firing, giving each vessel a distinct surface and character.
Compared with denser Yixing clays, Duanni is often more open and slightly more porous in structure, allowing it to interact gently with tea over repeated use. Its soft, earthy appearance and natural mineral texture make it one of the most recognisable clay families within Yixing teaware.
As with other natural zisha clays, differences in tone, grain and firing are part of the material’s character rather than imperfections.
Zheng Bixin
Zheng Bixin is a ceramic artist and founder of Yangyu Handmade Studio, based in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China. He began formal ceramic training at Hanshan Normal University in 2014, focused on teapot making from 2015 and founded his studio in 2018. His practice is rooted in Chaozhou Gongfu tea culture and the everyday use of handmade vessels.