“Qinquan” Classic Chinese Yixing Clay Teapot 150ml
“Qinquan” Classic Chinese Yixing Clay Teapot 150ml
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The Qinquan is a 150ml Yixing teapot made from Jiang Po clay, a type of zisha (purple clay) prized for its fine grain and warm reddish-brown tone. The body features hand-carved bamboo motifs — bamboo in Chinese culture represents resilience, which suits a teapot you'll keep for years.
Product details
- Capacity: 150ml
- Clay type: Jiang Po (Yixing zisha)
- Craftsmanship: Hand-thrown and hand-carved
- Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China
At 150ml, this is sized for gongfu-style brewing — small, concentrated infusions where you steep the same leaves multiple times. Yixing clay is unglazed and porous, so over time it absorbs the flavour of whatever tea you brew in it. Most people dedicate one Yixing teapot to a single type of tea.
This works well for
- Gongfu brewing of oolong tea or puerh tea
- Tea drinkers ready to move beyond a mug and try traditional Chinese brewing
- A long-term companion — Yixing teapots improve with use over months and years
Joanne's tip
When customers visit our Tea Bar and ask about Yixing teapots, I always say: pick your favourite tea first, then dedicate the pot to it. The Qinquan's 150ml size is a good starting point for gongfu brewing — it gives you about 3-4 small cups per infusion, and the Jiang Po clay handles roasted oolongs and aged puerh really well.
Seasoning your new Yixing teapot
Before first use, season the teapot to open up the clay's pores and remove any residual dust from production:
- Rinse the teapot with warm water — lid, spout, and body
- Submerge it in a pot of water (use a cloth underneath to prevent chipping) and simmer gently for 30-60 minutes
- While the teapot simmers, brew a strong batch of the tea you plan to use
- After boiling, let the teapot cool slightly, then fill it with the brewed tea and soak for at least 24 hours
- Rinse with warm water and air dry
After seasoning, simply rinse with hot water after each use. Never use soap — the unglazed clay absorbs detergent. Over time, you'll notice the surface develops a subtle sheen. That's the clay absorbing tea oils, and it's a sign the teapot is maturing.
Shipping
Each Yixing teapot is individually wrapped in foam and boxed to protect it during transit. Ships from Hobart, Tasmania. Free delivery on orders over $95 Australia-wide.
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Aged White Tea 2012 (Lao Bai Cha)
A good quality chen pi at a great price. Much better than the chen pi found in supermarkets.
I’m really enjoying this tea. Very smooth, an incredible tea to taste. Highly recommend. Will definitely repurchase and continue to try other teas you recommend. Thankyou
This is seriously a lovely tea. Smooth flavour and no bitterness at all. I usually like milk with my tea but no problems without milk at all. Will definitely purchase again. Thanks
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I love smokiness in most things so when I saw this Lapsang Souchong Original Smoked I grabbed a sample to try and I was blown away.
From the moment you open the packet the aroma of the smokiness hits front and centre.
With smallish leaves I eagerly brewed up. I was presented with a beautiful full amber liquid and the smoke hitting my nose was welcoming.
The only way I can describe this tea is it brings back memories of camping down by the creek on our farm burning pine cones. It’s like a warm hug being able to taste the smell. It reminds me of the smokiness in your clothes once you walk away from that fire.
Full bodied and lovely mouth feel.
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I had an issue with one of the teas I purchased and I emailed A Moment of Tea about it. That morning I received a email back from Zachary profusely apologising about the mishap. In the email Zachary thanked me for the email because they actually found an issue in the OS supplier and worked towards a solution with them that day.
Zachary took the time to explain to me the process as to how this tea was produced and why the issue occurred and what’s happening to fix the issue.
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I'm very happy with the samples sizes in the Sampler pack, as it enables me to share cups with friends and family to find out what their particular preferences are. Many thanks.
Purchased these at a market on holidays in Tassie several years ago, having been ordering ever since! My whole family love the dragon pearls, beautiful green tea and pretty to watch open up.
Mandarin Pu-erh Post-fermented Tea
Very satisfying flask.
Aged Mandarine Peel 2016