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Yi xing tea pots

Wan Ling Tea House stocks a growing range of Zi Sha (purple sand) tea pots. Sometimes hard to find in the UK and Europe, the Yi Xing tea pot is the perfect method to get the best from your chosen tea leaves and will become a close friend over the years as you enjoy your favourite teas.

You may be wondering what is so special about Yi Xing and its purple sand clays. Unlike many types of clay, Zi Sha does not contain lead, this means that food and drink containers like tea pots do not require a glaze. Such a natural characteristic brings many benefits in how the clay can used as well application of the final products. One of the most important aspects of the Zi Sha tea pot is that it is slightly porous and therefore slowly absorbs tea during each preparation, bringing about a marked change in it's colour, radiating from regular use. There is much more information about this rare material and the tea pots produced from it on our International site's Yi Xing tea pot pages.

Wan Ling travels to Yi Xing in JiangSu province to select zi sha tea pots and to meet the artisans that have spent their lives honing their skills. Please take a moment to view our range of tea pots. If you have a special request please let us know, we are more than happy to hunt down the tea pot of your dreams.

Any questions or need advice? Please contact us.

Li Xing Zi Sha Tea Pot (red clay)

[Red clay Li Xing, Pear shaped, zi sha tea pot.]

Pear shaped Yi Xing tea pot.
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An excellent pot for general use, Wan Ling Tea House's Li Xing, 'pear' shaped tea pot will make a fine addition to your existing collection or a great starting point from which to discover the fascinating world of Zi Sha.

Capacity: 180ml
Height: 73mm
Height (exc. lid): 51 mm
Diameter: 75 mm
Spout to handle: 115 mm

Postage: £5 and £2.50 per additional item.

Li Xing 'Pear' Zi Sha, Yi Xing Tea Pot

£25.00 **OUT OF STOCK**

Fang Gu Zi Sha Tea Pot (Red clay)

Fang Gu Yi Xing tea pot
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This delightful Zi Sha tea pot will provide years of good service. Regular use will bring out warmth to the colour of this pot as well as a glorious lustre.

Capacity: 150 ml
Height: 60 mm
Diameter: 70 mm
Length (spout to handle): 108 mm
Height (ex. lid): 46 mm

Postage: £5 and £2.50 per additional item.

Fang Gu Cha Hu - Chinese clay tea pot

£25.00

Xi Shi Tea Pot

Xi Shi style tea pot
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Xi Shi style tea pot made with a natural brown coloured clay
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Possibly one of the most popular and versatile style of Yi Xing Zi Sha tea pots available. These lovely tea pots are available in a range of clays to suit your preferred type of tea.

Red clay is an ideal general purpose clay that lends itself to most types of tea, however, remember once you've decided on whether to dedicate your pot to Oolong, green, pu er or black tea you should not change. It is typical to have multiple tea pots, one for each type.

Capacity: 200 ml
Height: 75 mm
Diameter: 77 mm
Length:spout to handle 115 mm
Height (ex. lid): 51 mm

Postage: £5 and £2.50 per additional item.

Xi Zi Tea Pot (Red clay)

**TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK**
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Capacity: 150 ml
Height: 68 mm
Diameter: 70 mm
Length (spout to handle): 105 mm
Height (ex. lid): 45 mm

Postage: £5 and £2.50 per additional item.

Xi Zi Tea Pot (Brown clay)

£25.00

Zhu Duan - Bamboo Zi Sha Tea Pot (Zi Ni)

[Purple 'zi ni' clay, Zhu Duan 'Bamboo', zi sha tea pot.]

Zhu Duan Yi Xing tea pot
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True reflections of nature. This Bamboo section style tea pot has been hand crafted beautifully to capture what is one of the most versatile plants on the planet. Strong, yet flexible bamboo will withstand the tests of time, as will this delightful tea pot.

Capacity: TBC (300ml approx.)
Height: TBC
Diameter: TBC
Length (spout to handle): TBC
Height (ex. lid): TBC

Postage: £5 and £2.50 per additional item.

Zhu Duan Bamboo - Chinese clay tea pot

**TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK**
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Zhu Duan - Bamboo Zi Sha Tea Pot (Tiao Sha Zhu Ni)

[Red clay Zhu Duan 'Bamboo' style, zi sha tea pot.]

Zhu Duan Yi Xing tea pot
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Made from mixed (tiao) red clay, this tea pot has been styled on the famous Chinese bamboo. A great versatile pot that will a great collection to your collection. Ideal for most tea types.

Capacity: TBC (150ml approx.)
Height: TBC
Diameter: TBC
Length (spout to handle): TBC
Height (ex. lid): TBC

Postage: £5 and £2.50 per additional item.

Zhu Duan Bamboo - Chinese clay tea pot

£35.00

Yi Xing Zi Sha Tea Pots - More Information

Discovering these tea pots is to discover a fascinating world that is unknown to many Europeans. Yi Xing's production dates back centuries and it's tea pots are closely associated with the changing fashions and emerging styles of tea and tea consumption. Wan Ling Tea House's international site includes general information on Yi Xing tea pots, zi sha tea pot history and takes a closer look at a few of the different styles that exist. If this has caught your imagination please take a look, we can even deliver a class or workshop in many aspects of Yi Xing tea pots and their use.

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