「青瓷南瓜壶 · Gourdshade」 — 130ml Pumpkin-Shaped Celadon Teapot (Vintage Chinese Style · Handmade Ceramic · Gongfu Brewing Vessel for Tie Guan Yin & Jasmine)

🏺 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

「青瓷南瓜壶 · Gourdshade」 — 130ml Pumpkin-Shaped Celadon Teapot (Vintage Chinese Style · Handmade Ceramic · Gongfu Brewing Vessel for Tie Guan Yin & Jasmine)
The Gourdshade 青瓷南瓜壶 is a 130ml handmade teapot crafted in a pumpkin-inspired form with a soft celadon glaze. Designed in a vintage Chinese aesthetic, this compact vessel is ideal for Gongfu-style brewing of oolong, jasmine, or floral teas.

Design Highlight: The ridged pumpkin body and translucent green glaze evoke autumn harvests and Song dynasty elegance—earthy, festive, and quietly refined.

✨ Product Overview

🎃 Cultural & Craft Legacy

南瓜壶形 | Pumpkin Form
The pumpkin symbolizes abundance, harmony, and seasonal rhythm. Its rounded lobes and natural symmetry are often used in traditional Chinese teaware to evoke prosperity and balance.

青瓷之美 | The Beauty of Celadon
Celadon’s soft green glaze, with its jade-like translucency and subtle crackle, has been revered since the Song dynasty for its quiet elegance and meditative depth.

复古风韵 | Vintage Chinese Style
This teapot blends classical form with a timeless glaze, offering a nostalgic nod to antique teaware while remaining fully functional for modern Gongfu practice.

🔩 Material, Craft & Form Geometry

Material · High-Fired Celadon Ceramic

• Symbolism: Abundance · Renewal · Harmony
• Emotional Resonance: Evokes the warmth of autumn gatherings and the serenity of ancient kilns
• Affirmation: “When I pour from this vessel, I serve the season’s grace.”

Craftsmanship

• Wheel-thrown and hand-carved pumpkin ridges
• High-fired celadon glaze with natural pooling and variation
• Built-in ball hole filter for clean infusion

Form Geometry

• Body: Pumpkin-shaped with lobed curvature
• Mouth: Wide opening for easy filling and cleaning
• Lid: Domed with stem-style knob
• Spout: Short and curved for smooth, steady pouring
• Handle: Rounded loop for balanced grip
• Filter: Built-in ceramic ball hole filter

🍵 Brewing Character & Use Considerations

Best Suited For

• Tie Guan Yin · Jasmine · Milk Oolong · White Tea · Fragrant Blends

Brewing Performance

• Heat Retention: Moderate, ideal for delicate infusions
• Flavor Clarity: Celadon preserves aroma and taste with gentle warmth
• Pour Control: Smooth, focused stream with minimal dripping

Brewing Notes

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

🏡 Styling, Space & Use Cases

Daily Use

• A charming companion for morning tea, seasonal rituals, or creative breaks

Ritual Moments

• Enhances the mood of autumn tea ceremonies, floral meditation, or scholar’s gatherings

Interior Styling

• Complements vintage, botanical, or Song-inspired interiors
• A sculptural accent for tea trays, shelves, or seasonal displays

Gifting Potential

• A meaningful gift for tea lovers, collectors, or those who appreciate seasonal symbolism
• Suitable for birthdays, Mid-Autumn Festival, or cultural milestones

🧴 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: Natural glaze variation, pinholes, and kiln textures are part of the vessel’s character and not defects

• High-concerned chemical: None
• Capacity: <100ml
• Material: Ceramic
• Origin: Mainland China