🏺 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

「疾风壶 · Gale」 — 240ml Master Handmade Yixing Purple Clay Teapot (Raw Ore Zhu Ni · Beauty Form · Calligraphy Engraving)
The Gale 疾风壶 is a 240ml Gongfu teapot crafted by senior arts and crafts artist Zhou Xiaoming using raw ore Zhu Ni (朱泥) from Yixing’s original mine. With its elegant beauty form, built-in filter, and engraved calligraphy, this teapot exemplifies the harmony of speed, precision, and grace—qualities reflected in its name, “Gale.”

Designed for both performance and poise, this vessel offers a swift, smooth pour and excellent heat retention. The reddish hue of Zhu Ni clay, paired with the artist’s signature and poetic inscription, makes this teapot a collector’s piece and a daily brewing companion.

Design Highlight: The calligraphy is hand-carved into the clay before firing, preserving the artist’s gesture and honoring the lineage of traditional Chinese teaware.

✨ Product Overview

🧘 Cultural & Craft Legacy

疾风之意 | The Spirit of Gale
The name “Gale” evokes a sense of movement, clarity, and force—qualities mirrored in the teapot’s swift pour and refined form. In Chinese philosophy, wind symbolizes transformation and the unseen forces that shape the world. This teapot channels that energy into the art of tea.

朱泥之贵 | The Prestige of Zhu Ni
Zhu Ni is a rare and highly prized Yixing clay, known for its vibrant vermilion tone, fine grain, and high shrinkage rate. It requires expert handling and is favored for its responsiveness to heat and its ability to enhance the aroma and clarity of tea.

名家之作 | A Master’s Legacy
Zhou Xiaoming, a senior arts and crafts artist, brings decades of experience and cultural reverence to each creation. His signature and the phrase 匠传承 (“Craftsmanship Inheritance”) engraved on the teapot affirm its authenticity and lineage.

🔮 Material, Firing & Form Geometry

Material · Original Ore Zhu Ni (朱泥)

• Symbolism: Precision · Vitality · Mastery
• Emotional Resonance: Evokes the warmth of fire and the clarity of wind
• Affirmation: “When I pour from this vessel, I feel the breath of motion and stillness.”

Clay Composition

• High iron content with fine, dense particles
• Excellent heat responsiveness and aroma retention
• Develops a luminous, deepening patina with use

Firing Process

• Kiln-fired at 1100–1150°C with high shrinkage control
• Calligraphy sealed into the clay during firing
• Requires expert handling due to clay’s fragility and precision demands

Form Geometry

• Body: Rounded beauty form with engraved calligraphy
• Mouth: Wide opening for expressive brewing and easy cleaning
• Lid: Flat with central knob and steam hole
• Spout: Short and direct for smooth, balanced pouring
• Filter: Built-in multi-hole strainer for clean Gongfu infusions

🍵 Brewing Character & Tea Pairing

Best Suited For

• Pu’er (Shou & Sheng)
• Dahongpao
• Tie Guanyin
• Roasted Oolongs
• Fragrant Black Teas

Brewing Performance

• Heat Retention: Moderate to high, ideal for layered infusions
• Aroma Enhancement: Clay breathes with the tea, releasing fragrance gradually
• Mouthfeel: Softens tannins, enhances clarity and depth

Tasting Notes

• Pu’er: Earthy, mellow, and grounding
• Dahongpao: Roasted, mineral-rich, and warming
• Tie Guanyin: Floral, creamy, and lingering

🏡 Styling, Space & Use Cases

Daily Use

• Ideal for 2–4 person Gongfu sessions
• Wide mouth and stable form make it easy to handle and clean

Ritual Moments

• A contemplative companion for tea meditation, calligraphy, or shared reflection
• Enhances the rhythm and mindfulness of tea preparation

Interior Styling

• Complements scholar’s desk, stone trays, or minimalist tea tables
• A sculptural centerpiece for cultural or contemplative spaces

Gifting Potential

• A meaningful gift for tea lovers, collectors, or those who value cultural craftsmanship
• Suitable for birthdays, milestones, or ceremonial offerings

🧴 Care, Patina & Aging

• Exclusive Use: Dedicate to one tea type to cultivate a consistent patina
• Cleaning: Rinse with warm water only; avoid soaps or abrasives
• Drying: Air dry naturally, inverted on a wooden rack
• Patina Development: Over time, the surface will develop a soft, warm sheen—each brew adding to its quiet history

💬 FAQ

1. What is Zhu Ni and how is it different from other Zisha clays?
   Zhu Ni is a rare, fine-grained Yixing clay with a rich red tone and excellent brewing properties.
2. Who is Zhou Xiaoming?
   A senior arts and crafts artist from Yixing, known for master-level teapot craftsmanship.
3. What does the name “Gale” signify?
   It reflects the teapot’s swift pour, refined form, and the dynamic spirit of tea.
4. Is the calligraphy painted or carved?
   It’s hand-carved before firing and permanently sealed into the clay.
5. What teas are best suited for this teapot?
   Pu’er, Dahongpao, Tie Guanyin, and other medium to high oxidation teas.
6. Can I use this teapot for green or white teas?
   You can, though it’s optimized for teas that benefit from heat retention.
7. Is this teapot beginner-friendly?
   Yes, though its craftsmanship also appeals to seasoned collectors.
8. Does it have a built-in filter?
   Yes, a multi-hole strainer is integrated at the spout base.
9. Can I use this teapot for multiple tea types?
   It’s best to dedicate it to one tea type for optimal flavor and patina.
10. Is it dishwasher-safe?
    No. Please rinse by hand with warm water only.
11. How long does it take to develop a patina?
    With regular use, a soft sheen will appear in a few weeks to months.
12. Is this teapot suitable for gifting?
    Absolutely. It’s elegant, meaningful, and rich in cultural value.

• High-concerned chemical: None
• Capacity: 201-300ml
• Material: Porcelain
• Brand Name: NoEnName_Null
• Origin: Mainland China
• Color: Clay color
• Specification: Hand made
• Type: Master craftsman
• Style: Chinese Style