「锦影壶 · Koi Drift」 — 180ml White Porcelain Teapot (Colorful Koi Motif · Compact Gongfu Brewing Vessel · Symbol of Luck & Flow)

🏺 Table of Contents
• 💎 Name & Description
• ✨ Product Overview
• 🎏 Cultural & Craft Legacy
• 🔩 Material, Craft & Form Geometry
• 🍵 Brewing Character & Use Considerations
• 🏡 Styling, Space & Use Cases
• 🧴 Care & Maintenance
• 💬 FAQ

💎 Name & Description

「锦影壶 · Koi Drift」 — 180ml White Porcelain Teapot (Colorful Koi Motif · Compact Gongfu Brewing Vessel · Symbol of Luck & Flow)
The Koi Drift 锦影壶 is a 180ml white porcelain teapot adorned with hand-applied colorful koi fish motifs, symbolizing prosperity, perseverance, and graceful movement. With its compact form and built-in filter, this teapot is ideal for Gongfu-style tea brewing, especially for solo or paired tea sessions.

Design Highlight: The koi swim in gentle arcs across the porcelain surface, their vibrant scales catching the light like ripples in a spring pond—an elegant fusion of symbolism and serenity.

✨ Product Overview

🎏 Cultural & Craft Legacy

锦鲤图案 | Koi Motif Symbolism
In Chinese culture, koi fish represent abundance, perseverance, and auspicious transformation. Their graceful movement through water is often likened to the flow of life and the pursuit of harmony.

白瓷之美 | The Purity of White Porcelain
White porcelain offers a luminous canvas for colorful motifs, allowing the koi to appear as if swimming through light. It also preserves the purity of tea flavor, making it ideal for delicate brews.

小壶之道 | The Art of the Small Teapot
Compact teapots are favored in Gongfu tea culture for their precision and intimacy. This vessel encourages slow, mindful brewing and appreciation of subtle flavors.

🔩 Material, Craft & Form Geometry

Material · High-Fired White Porcelain

• Symbolism: Flow · Fortune · Clarity
• Emotional Resonance: Evokes the serenity of koi ponds and the joy of shared tea
• Affirmation: “When I pour from this vessel, I invite fortune to flow.”

Craftsmanship

• Molded porcelain body with smooth glaze
• Colorful koi motif applied under or over glaze
• Built-in ceramic filter for clean infusion

Form Geometry

• Body: Rounded and compact, ideal for single or paired use
• Mouth: Medium opening for easy filling and cleaning
• Lid: Domed with koi-accented knob
• Spout: Short and curved for smooth, accurate flow
• Handle: Balanced loop or side handle for ergonomic grip
• Filter: Built-in ceramic mesh or ball filter

🍵 Brewing Character & Use Considerations

Best Suited For

• Green Tea · White Tea · Floral Blends · Light Oolongs

Brewing Performance

• Heat Retention: Moderate, ideal for delicate teas
• Flavor Clarity: Porcelain preserves aroma and taste without interference
• Pour Control: Smooth, steady stream with minimal dripping

Brewing Notes

• Preheat gently to stabilize temperature
• Ideal for solo Gongfu sessions or quiet tea breaks
• Use with loose-leaf teas for best results

🏡 Styling, Space & Use Cases

Daily Use

• A joyful companion for morning tea, journaling, or creative work

Ritual Moments

• Enhances the mood of seasonal tea rituals, meditation, or artistic reflection
• Suitable for collectors, scholars, or lovers of symbolic design

Interior Styling

• Complements minimalist, aquatic, or nature-inspired interiors
• A sculptural accent for tea trays, bookshelves, or studio corners

Gifting Potential

• A meaningful gift for tea lovers, artists, or those who appreciate symbolic beauty
• Suitable for birthdays, cultural holidays, or housewarmings

🧴 Care & Maintenance

• Cleaning: Rinse with warm water only; avoid soaps or abrasives
• Drying: Air dry naturally, inverted on a clean cloth
• Storage: Store in a dry, cool place; avoid stacking with heavy items
• Handling: Avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent cracking
• Preservation: Do not scrub painted areas; handle with care to preserve artwork

• High-concerned chemical: None
• Capacity: 151-200ml
• Material: Porcelain
• Origin: Mainland China