The Yixing Clay Happiness Longevity Square Teapot is handmade from raw ore black clay. The teapot features a square body with clear, well-defined lines and structured edges. Both sides of the body are decorated with square textures and carved with the Chinese characters “Happiness” and “Longevity,” expressing auspicious blessings for joy, well-being, and long life. With continued use, the teapot absorbs tea aroma, enhancing fragrance and depth with every brew.

The square lid design allows easy handling, while the square handle offers a comfortable and secure grip. The square spout is carefully designed to pour smoothly and steadily, harmonizing perfectly with the overall geometric form of the teapot. Combining symbolism, craftsmanship, and functionality, this teapot is both practical and meaningful.

Many tea connoisseurs regard the Yixing Clay Happiness Longevity Square Teapot as an indispensable piece for a tea enthusiast’s collection. Its special qualities are deeply rooted in Yixing purple clay (ZiSha), found only in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China, and the expertise of skilled craftsmen. Yixing teapots are widely considered among the best vessels for steeping tea.

Features:
• Auspicious Square Design: Square body with carved “Happiness” and “Longevity” characters symbolizes blessings, stability, and good fortune.
• Unique Adsorption: Excellent ventilation creates strong adsorption, allowing the teapot to absorb tea aroma over time. To preserve flavor purity, it is recommended to use one teapot for one type of tea.
• The More Nourished, the More Spiritual: With frequent use and cleaning, the teapot becomes smoother, shinier, and more refined in appearance.
• Resistance to Hot and Cold: The sandy structure of black clay transfers heat slowly, offering excellent stability under temperature changes and reducing the risk of cracking.
• Practical & Comfortable: Square lid, handle, and spout are ergonomically designed for smooth pouring and comfortable daily use.

Materials & Contents:
• Yixing Black Clay (原矿黑泥)

Size & Capacity:
• Size: Length 12.5 cm (4.92 inches), Width 4.3 cm (1.69 inches), Height 6.5 cm (2.56 inches), 200 ml (6.76 oz)
• Made in: Yixing, Jiangsu, China

Teapot Maker:

Shen Dan, male, born in Yixing, China, in 1983, is a state-level assistant arts and crafts artist. He good at selecting materials, and the pots he makes are brightly red colored on the outside and rough inside, with a simple and elegant appearance. It is extremely valuable. His style is simple, generous, rich in content, distinctive, elegant. It has a high level of overall aesthetics and inheriting the essence of traditional Chinese purple clay art. His works are highly praised and favored by collectors all over the world, and have won awards in domestic and international competitions.