{"product_id":"the-pumpkin-handcraft-chinese-yixing-clay-teapot","title":"“The Pumpkin ” Handcraft Chinese Yixing Clay Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pumpkin is a 180ml Yixing teapot made from Duan clay, shaped with the rounded, segmented form of a pumpkin. Duan clay (a blend of purple and base clays) fires to a warm sandy tone and is one of the more forgiving Yixing clay types — it works across a range of teas without overly muting or brightening flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClay type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duan clay (Yixing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-shaped pumpkin form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 180ml, this sits between the concentrated 150ml gongfu size and the more generous 200ml. It's a comfortable size for solo brewing — three to four cups per infusion, with room to steep the same leaves six or seven times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThis works well for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGongfu brewing of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/big-red-robe-oolong\" title=\"Big Red Robe Oolong\"\u003eroasted oolongs\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fossil-pu-erh-sui-yin-zi\" title=\"Fossil Pu-erh\/ Sui Yin Zi\"\u003epuerh teas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolo tea sessions — enough for one person, multiple steeps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a versatile Yixing pot that handles different tea types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eJoanne's tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuan clay is what I recommend to people buying their first Yixing teapot. It doesn't change the tea as dramatically as some other clay types, so if you're still figuring out which tea you'll dedicate it to, there's more room to experiment in the early stages. Once you settle on a tea, the pot will start building up flavour — that's when Yixing gets really interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning your new Yixing teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore first use, season the teapot to open the clay's pores:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm water — lid, spout, and body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubmerge in a pot of water (place a cloth underneath) and simmer for 30-60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew a strong batch of the tea you'll dedicate this pot to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the teapot with the brewed tea and soak for at least 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm water and air dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever use soap on unglazed clay. Rinse with hot water after each session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Yixing teapot is individually wrapped in foam and boxed. Ships from Hobart, Tasmania. Free delivery on orders over $95 Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1688","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41802332143681,"sku":"02YXTP2402","price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/6242\/7713\/files\/DSC02046.png?v=1729562108","url":"https:\/\/amomentoftea.com.au\/products\/the-pumpkin-handcraft-chinese-yixing-clay-teapot","provider":"A Moment of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}