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Duanni Teapot by Zheng Bixin

Zheng Bixin · Teaware

DuanniTeapot

A moment for tea

A 100 ml unglazed Duanni clay teapot by Zheng Bixin, with a rounded body and a naturally textured surface.

Capacity
100 ml
Material
Duanni clay
Finish
Entirely unglazed
100 ml$380
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Care

Clean by boiling in water only. Place the teapot 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 Teapot 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.

Tea pairings
Wuyi rock oolong / yanchaDa Hong Pao, Shui Xian, Rou GuiHighly recommendedRipe puerhShu puerhHighly recommendedAged raw puerhMature sheng puerhHighly recommendedRoasted Anxi oolongTraditional roasted Tie Guan YinRecommendedRoasted Taiwanese oolongDong Ding, Muzha Tie Guan YinRecommendedAged oolongAged Dong Ding, aged Tie Guan YinRecommendedRed teaDian Hong, Keemun, Zheng Shan Xiao ZhongRecommendedOther dark / post fermented teasLiu Bao, Fu brick teaRecommendedAged white teaAged Gong Mei, Shou MeiRecommendedPhoenix Dan Cong oolongMi Lan Xiang, Ya Shi XiangRecommendedLight Anxi oolongLight Tie Guan Yin, Huang Jin GuiRecommendedTaiwanese high mountain oolongAli Shan, Shan Lin Xi, Li ShanRecommendedHighly oxidised oolongOriental Beauty, Taiwanese red oolongRecommendedYoung raw puerhYoung sheng puerhRecommendedFresh white teaSilver Needle, fresh Bai Mu DanRecommendedGreen teaLong Jing, Bi Luo ChunLess recommendedYellow teaJun Shan Yin Zhen, Meng Ding Huang YaLess recommended

Highly recommended · 5/5

Wuyi rock oolong, ripe puerh and aged raw puerh are our best pairings, highlighted above.

Recommended · 4/5

Roasted Anxi and Taiwanese oolongs, aged oolong, red tea, other dark teas and aged white tea.

Recommended · 3/5

Phoenix Dan Cong, light Anxi oolong, Taiwanese high mountain oolong, highly oxidised oolong, young raw puerh and fresh white tea.

Less recommended · 2/5

Green and yellow tea depend more on the individual pot, temperature control and steeping time.

The object
Duanni Teapot interior and rim

Form & use

This 100 ml Duanni teapot by Zheng Bixin has a rounded body, a domed lid, a short spout and a loop handle. Its restrained form keeps the focus on the clay’s natural grain and the everyday rhythm of brewing tea.

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.

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