A classic shape with soft, rounded contours that evoke the lightness of a clear mountain stream (Thanh Tuyen).
The body is of moderate height and the wide ring handle keeps the pot balanced and easy to handle when pouring.
The high domed lid echoes the line of the body, giving a tight seal and excellent heat retention.
The deer: A sika deer painted entirely by hand, remarkably lively and full of character. In East Asian culture the deer is a symbol of longevity, good fortune and prosperity (Loc).
The orchid: Beside it stands a spray of pure orchid, symbolising the refined grace of the noble scholar.
Hand-painting technique: Painting in colour on zisha clay demands great skill, so that the colours do not fade and stay crisp after firing.
A premium red clay with a warm orange-red tone, a dense fine texture and a high degree of vitrification.
Character: Outstanding aroma retention, bringing out the full, rich fragrance of fine teas. The longer it is used, the more the surface takes on a jade-like sheen.
Made and hand-painted by the artisan Zhang Ling, which makes it a wholly handcrafted, one-of-a-kind piece.
Every stroke of the deer and the flowers bears its own mark; no two pots are ever exactly alike.
An ideal size for drinking tea alone or as a pair (1-2 people).
This capacity keeps the tea piping hot and preserves the fullest flavour through every infusion.
A hemispherical filter pierced by hand with a great many tiny holes.
Function: A strong, smooth, unobstructed pour. The tea reaches the cup perfectly clear and completely free of leaf debris.
Especially good for: oolong, Tieguanyin, Wuyi rock tea or black tea.
The heat retention of Dahongpao clay draws out the tea's aroma to the full.
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