Yixing Zisha “Yi Li Zhu” Teapot 200ml – Handmade Purple Clay Teapot with Goldfish & Auspicious Calligraphy

Round, joyful and full of symbolism, this 200ml “Yi Li Zhu” teapot is made from Yixing Zini purple clay. With “Cai Yuan Guang Jin” calligraphy on one side and a goldfish carving on the other, it brings both good tea and good fortune to your gongfu sessions.

Material: Yixing Zini purple clay (Zisha), unglazed interior

Shape: Yi Li Zhu – rounded, bead-like profile with spherical lid knob

Decoration: “Cai Yuan Guang Jin” calligraphy + goldfish & rock engraving

Capacity: approx. 200 ml

Weight: approx. 133 g

Size: length 13 cm, height 7.75 cm, width 8.15 cm

Filter: built-in multi-hole filter at the base of the spout

Best for: oolong, pu-erh, black and dark teas

This “Yi Li Zhu” – literally “single pearl” – teapot features a full, rounded body in smooth Yixing Zini clay. The simple silhouette is enriched with carved details: on one side, the auspicious phrase “Cai Yuan Guang Jin” (“may wealth flow from many sources”), and on the other, a lively goldfish and rock scene that suggests abundance and ease.

With a practical 200ml capacity, it suits daily gongfu tea for up to three people. The unglazed interior lets the clay gently interact with your tea, rounding off edges and building a subtle patina over time. A multi-hole filter at the spout provides clean, controlled pouring.

Each teapot is hand-finished, so minor variations in carving and texture are natural and add to its character.

Care

Rinse with warm water only and avoid soaps or detergents, which can be absorbed by the clay. Allow the pot to dry naturally after each session. For the best seasoning, dedicate this teapot to one category of tea and enjoy how the surface gradually becomes more glossy and expressive.