Yizhi side handle teapot, front view

Hand-built clay / Yizhi

Side Handle
Teapot

A balanced 140 ml vessel shaped for precise, intuitive gongfu brewing.

Artist
Yizhi
Capacity
140 ml
Material
Mineral-rich clay

$460

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Ships from Tearoom Roji. Final availability is confirmed on the live store.

01 / FORM

Balance in the hand

The side-handle design prioritizes balance and ergonomics, offering a natural pouring motion with minimal wrist movement. Proportions are carefully calibrated: the body provides space for leaf expansion, while the spout angle and aperture ensure a smooth, uninterrupted pour.

The lid fits securely yet releases easily, maintaining pressure consistency and clean flow. Every design choice serves function first, resulting in a teapot that feels intuitive in the hand and responsive in use.

The teapot's spout and mineral-rich clay surface
The teapot's lid and side handle

02 / MATERIAL

Made to mature

Crafted from mineral-rich clay selected for its breathability and thermal stability, the teapot gently moderates heat while allowing the tea to soften and clarify over time.

Through repeated brewing, the clay matures, the surface deepens, and the vessel develops a quiet patina shaped by heat, water, and tea. It is an object meant to evolve—shaped by use and refined by ritual.

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