{"product_id":"yixing-teapot-gong-chun-40","title":"Yixing teapot gong chun 40ml fully handmade by artist Xie duo lian","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 40ml gong chun teapot was fully handmade with high quality yixing zisha aged duan ni. It pours good. It is a good choice for one person gongfutea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40ml \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003esmall personal pot with intricately artistic design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeapot name: gong chun \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGongchun teapot is a significant milestone in the history of Chinese Yixing zisha (purple clay) teapots. It is recognized by the Yixing teapot industry as the earliest purple clay teapot shape. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Siyutao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiyutao is a Yixing-based brand specializing in high-quality Yixing purple clay tea sets. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"the brand story of Siyutao\" href=\"https:\/\/yixingteapot.art\/blogs\/about-us\/the-brand-story-of-siyutao\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e（click to know more）\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeapot artist: Xie duo lian 谢多莲，studied under Xu Xiutang 徐秀棠.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pour speed of the teapot is excellent. According to our experience, a teapot with good pour speed can reduce the bitterness of tea and is more suitable for Gongfutea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: high quality yixing zisha aged duan ni 紫砂老段泥，the shrinkage rate of this aged duanni clay is 14%. Firing temperature is 1150 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMined from the Huanglongshan No. 4 Mine, a Yixing clay mine in dingshu town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 40ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for:\u003cbr\u003eMedium to heavy roasted yancha tea\u003cbr\u003eAged oolong tea\u003cbr\u003eShu puer tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lao（aged） duan ni clay slightly softens bitterness while preserving deep aroma. \u003cbr\u003eThe relatively thick body and kiln-fired texture create a warmer, rounder mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"the pour of the small gong chun teapot is perfect\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/yixing_teapot_3246_10_480x480.webp?v=1777784723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ethe pour speed of this teapot is excellent.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen pouring, the water stream is strong and concentrated.\u003cbr\u003eThe lid remains stable even during fast pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pour remains focused even during fast pouring,\u003cbr\u003ewhich helps maintain rhythm during gongfu brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this Gong Chun shape has a relatively round body,\u003cbr\u003ethe tea develops a fuller texture after the second infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"This is a small gongchun yixing teapot for gongfutea\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/yixing_teapot_3246_12_480x480.webp?v=1777784723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003elid fit is good.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"spout of the small gongchun yixing teapot\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/yixing_teapot_3246_1_480x480.webp?v=1777784723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"handle of the gong chun teapot\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/yixing_teapot_3246_2_480x480.webp?v=1777784723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"the small size of the yixing teapot gong chun\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/yixing_teapot_3246_11_480x480.webp?v=1777784723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAfter measurement, the capacity of this teapot is forty milliliters. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAccording to our summary, teapots with a capacity of 40ml are often used as gongfutea for one person.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"the filter of the yixing teapot gong chun\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/yixing_teapot_3246_6_480x480.webp?v=1777784723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe ball filter of this teapot is crafted very well by the artist, allowing you to clearly see every single hole. This is also one of the reasons why the pour speed is excellent.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"the inside mark of the yixing teapot gong chun\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/yixing_teapot_3246_7_480x480.webp?v=1777784723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ethe inside mark of the teapot is 谢多莲.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAlthough not all fully handmade teapots have an inside mark, the inside mark on this teapot serves as good evidence of its fully handmade craftsmanship.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"the bottom of the yixing teapot gong chun\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/yixing_teapot_3246_8_480x480.webp?v=1777784723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong several Gong Chun teapots from this firing batch,\u003cbr\u003ewe selected two piece because of their unusually calm body proportion and stable lid fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kiln firing also created subtle mineral variation across the surface,\u003cbr\u003ewhich will become more visible after repeated brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"the mark of the small gong chun teapot\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/yixing_teapot_3246_9_480x480.webp?v=1777784723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eteapot mark: 多莲 (duo lian)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXie duo lian 谢多莲 is especially known for Gong Chun forms with restrained proportions and tactile texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"the left view of the gong chun yixing teapot\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/yixing_teapot_3246_16_480x480.webp?v=1777784723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike highly symmetrical modern teapots,\u003cbr\u003etraditional Gong Chun shape intentionally preserve irregularity and organic tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form imitates natural tree galls,\u003cbr\u003ewhich is why experienced collectors often value texture and asymmetry over mechanical perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"the left view of the yixing teapot gong chun\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/yixing_teapot_3246_17_480x480.webp?v=1777784723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with thinner Zhuni teapots,\u003cbr\u003ethis kiln-fired lao (aged) duan ni Gong Chun does not emphasize high aroma expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, it focuses more on texture, softness, and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"the konb of the small gongfutea teapot\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/yixing_teapot_3246_14_480x480.webp?v=1777784723\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"According to feedback from customers who have purchased the same Gongchun model, this kind of Gongchun shape produced a noticeably thicker mouthfeel after the second infusion. Compared to thinner zhuni teapots, the aroma projection is more subdued, but the texture of the rock tea (yancha) becomes fuller and calmer.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eFree\u003c\/strong\u003e shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvide certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an authentic yixing teapot from Yixing city, Ding shu town Siyutao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a certificate with the art gallery's seal and the artist's seal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly teapots that meet Siyutao's strict standards will be displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Item Photos | 1-of-1 Shots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about siyutao Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Local Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e — Siyutao is based in Dingshu, Yixing. All teapots use locally mined, hand-sorted raw purple clay, refined solely with water for absolute purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Mineral Scent\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rinsed with hot water, the teapot gives off only a faint, rain-soaked earthy aroma—often barely noticeable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Added Pigments\u003c\/strong\u003e — Colors come purely from natural ores and high-temperature firing. The subtle hues and texture cannot be replicated with artificial pigments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Firing \u0026amp; Matte Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — No waxing. Running your fingers over the surface reveals a slightly raspy, sandy feel. Under sunlight, it shows a soft, matte luster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Grain\u003c\/strong\u003e — Symbiotic minerals are preserved during grinding, giving the teapot its distinctive natural granular texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Handmade \u003c\/strong\u003e— True value lies in elegant form and artistic presence. Ordinary handmade pots often lack proportion; Siyutao’s are refined, graceful, and unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomically Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e — Every teapot is individually tested. The handle, body balance, and pouring mechanics are perfectly aligned—just a gentle fingertip press is needed, with no wrist strain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SiYuTao Teapot","offers":[{"title":"40ml","offer_id":51817540256030,"sku":"SYTDYGC45","price":268.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"37ml","offer_id":51817540288798,"sku":"SYTDYGC46","price":268.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8607\/3630\/files\/yixing_teapot_3246_12.webp?v=1777784723","url":"https:\/\/yixingteapot.art\/it\/products\/yixing-teapot-gong-chun-40","provider":"SiYuTao Teapot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}