Collection: Yixing Teapots

Yixing teapots, unique for their quaint charm and special tea brewing qualities, have a rich and fascinating history. They are renowned as “the best vessel for brewing” by Chinese tea aficionados and eagerly sought after by collectors of fine ceramic art. Yixing, located on Lake Taihu about 100 miles west of Shanghai, has long been known as “the pottery capital of China”. It was here, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.), that the world’s first teapots were made. Distinctive red earthenware teapots from Yixing came to Europe with the first tea shipments, and served as the direct ancestor for all teapots that followed!

Shapes impart an elegant simplicity with themes taken from nature, simple geometry, or pure whimsy. Colors are all natural. These pots are unglazed, lead/cadmium safe, and passed by USFDA standards. With continued use, a rich patina develops which enhances the taste, color and fragrance of fine tea. A personal “chop” mark on each piece is the individual artisan’s seal of skill and care. In the last century, Yixing teapots have won gold medals at numerous international expositions.

For best enjoyment, warm the teapot with hot water.  Add tea leaves and boiling water for brewing. Never wash with soap. Simply rinse thoroughly with fresh water.



14 products
  • YELLOW TALL BAMBOO #922/Y
    YELLOW TALL BAMBOO #922/Y
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    $95.00
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    $95.00
  • YIXING OVAL TEAPOT. RED. GIFT BOX #526/R
    YIXING OVAL TEAPOT. RED. GIFT BOX #526/R
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    $98.00
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    $98.00
  • YIXING RED TEPOTS, ROUND HIGH SHOULDER W/INFUSER, GIFT BOX #526/BK
    YIXING RED TEPOTS, ROUND HIGH SHOULDER W/INFUSER, GIFT BOX #526/BK
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    $98.00
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    $98.00
  • TRADITIONAL ROUND #38
    TRADITIONAL ROUND #38
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    $65.00
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    $65.00
  • ZISHA TALL BAMBOO TEAPOT #922Z
    ZISHA TALL BAMBOO TEAPOT
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    $95.00
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    $95.00
  • RED YIXING CYLINDER TEAPOT WITH INFUSER #525
    RED YIXING CYLINDER TEAPOT WITH INFUSER
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    $98.00
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    $98.00
  • TREE TRUNK WITH FROG TEAPOT #121
    TREE TRUNK WITH FROG TEAPOT
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    $84.00
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    $84.00
  • CLASSIC OVER HANDLE TEAPOT #67
    OVER HANDLE Yixing TEAPOT
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    $74.00
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    $74.00
  • RED BAMBOO TEAPOT WITH INFUSER #35
    RED BAMBOO TEAPOT WITH INFUSER
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    $84.00
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    $84.00
  • BROWN DRAGON TEAPOT #39Z
    Brown Dragon Yixing Teapot
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    $60.00
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    $60.00
  • FORK OVERHANDLE TEAPOT #34
    FORK OVERHANDLE YIXING TEAPOT
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    $64.00
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    $64.00
  • DOUBLE COLOR LOTUS SEEDS TEAPOT #13A
    DOUBLE COLOR LOTUS SEEDS TEAPOT
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    $65.00
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    $65.00
  • THREE FRIEND TEA SET #04
    THREE FRIEND TEA SET
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    $110.00
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    $110.00
  • RED DRAGON TEA SET #01
    RED DRAGON TEA SET #01
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    $110.00
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    $110.00