「段泥正韵 · Section Harmony」 — 280ml Authentic Handmade Yixing Purple Clay Teapot | Raw Ore Section Mud · Gongfu Brewing Kettle · Zisha Teaware Ornament

🧭 Table of Contents

• 💎 Name & Description
• ✨ Product Overview
• 🧘 Cultural & Craft Legacy
• 🔮 Material, Firing & Form Geometry
• 🍵 Brewing Character & Tea Pairing
• 🏡 Styling, Space & Use Cases
• 🧴 Care, Patina & Aging
• 💬 FAQ

💎 Name & Description

「段泥正韵 · Section Harmony」 — 280ml Authentic Handmade Yixing Purple Clay Teapot | Raw Ore Section Mud · Gongfu Brewing Kettle · Zisha Teaware Ornament

A teapot of grounded elegance and mineral warmth, this 280ml vessel—crafted from raw ore Section Mud clay—offers a refined, high-fired brewing experience. Designed for Gongfu rituals, daily use, and aesthetic display, it blends classic form with artisanal depth.

✨ Product Overview

🧘 Cultural & Craft Legacy

Section Mud (Duan Ni) is one of Yixing’s most versatile and expressive clay types, known for its warm yellow-brown tone and excellent breathability. It is often used in teapots that balance visual elegance with brewing performance.

This teapot’s form is intentionally restrained—emphasizing proportion, tactile simplicity, and ergonomic flow. Its smooth surface and rounded silhouette reflect the quiet elegance of traditional Gongfu design, while the mineral-rich clay deepens the brewing experience over time.

Whether used for daily brewing or displayed as a cultural ornament, this vessel honors the lineage of Gongfu tea and the timeless value of handcrafted clay.

🔮 Material, Firing & Form Geometry

Material · Raw Ore Section Mud (Duan Ni)

• Symbolism: Grounded · Elemental · Harmonious
• Emotional Resonance: Supports warmth, clarity, and meditative brewing
• Affirmation: “When I hold this vessel, I feel the breath of earth and the stillness of form.”

Duan Ni clay is rich in iron and mineral particles, producing a dense, heat-retentive body that seasons beautifully over time.

Firing & Surface

• Firing: High-fired at approx. 1150–1200°C in a reduction atmosphere
• Surface Texture: Smooth matte finish with subtle mineral sheen; develops a soft glow with regular use

Form Geometry

• Shape: Rounded body with short spout and looped handle; lid features a central knob with steam hole
• Lid & Handle: Ergonomic and balanced for stable pouring
• Pouring Dynamics: Ball-hole filter ensures smooth, leaf-free flow; ideal for Gongfu-style brewing and repeated infusions

🍵 Brewing Character & Tea Pairing

Best Suited For
Shou & Sheng Pu’er · Dahongpao · Tie Guanyin · Roasted Oolongs · Fragrant Black Teas

Brewing Performance
The breathable clay body retains heat while allowing subtle oxygen exchange, enhancing aroma and softening tannins. The generous volume supports extended steeping and shared tasting sessions.

Tasting Experience
Expect a liquor that is mellow, earthy, and well-structured. The clay rounds bitterness and deepens flavor, while the vessel’s form encourages a meditative brewing rhythm.

🏡 Styling, Space & Use Cases

Daily Use
Perfect for solo or shared Gongfu sessions, family brewing, or hosting guests. Its warm tone and minimalist form suit wooden tea tables, ceramic trays, or rustic interiors.

Ritual Moments
Ideal for seasonal ceremonies, storytelling sessions, or gifting occasions. The classic silhouette evokes serenity and timelessness—symbolizing wisdom, reflection, and elemental harmony.

Gifting Potential
A meaningful gift for tea lovers, scholars, or collectors. Symbolizes craftsmanship, vitality, and the beauty of transformation—perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, or ceremonial milestones.

🧴 Care, Patina & Aging

• Use exclusively with one tea type to cultivate a consistent patina
• Rinse with warm water only; avoid soaps or abrasive cloths
• Air dry naturally in a well-ventilated space
• Surface will retain its natural texture; patina develops as a soft glow over time
• Mineral speckles and pinholes are natural and do not affect performance

The patina is a quiet archive—each infusion a trace, each trace a story.

💬 FAQ

Q: What teas is this teapot best for?
A: It is ideal for Pu’er, Dahongpao, Tie Guanyin, roasted oolongs, and fragrant black teas.

Q: How many people does the 280ml capacity serve?
A: Suitable for 3–4 people in Gongfu style, or 5–6 guests using small tasting cups.

Q: Is each piece handmade? Will there be variations?
A: Yes. Each teapot is handcrafted, with natural variation in clay tone, texture, and lid fit.

Q: Is it dishwasher or microwave safe?
A: No. Hand rinse only. Avoid sudden temperature changes and prolonged soaking.

Q: Are the black spots or pinholes defects?
A: No. They are natural results of high-temperature firing and mineral content in the clay.

Q: Is gift packaging available?
A: Yes. Safety packaging is included; gift-ready options may be available upon request.

Q: Can I request engraving or customization?
A: Not available for this edition.

Q: Is this suitable for beginners?
A: Absolutely. The form is intuitive and stable, and the Section Mud clay offers excellent brewing performance for entry-level and advanced users alike.

Q: Is it good for photography or content creation?
A: Yes. The warm tone and minimalist form photograph beautifully—perfect for editorial shoots and tea table storytelling.