{"title":"China Clay Teapot","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"pot-a-lait-terre-yixing","title":"Yixing Pottery Milk Jug","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eThis Yixing clay milk jug adds a discreet yet refined touch to tea service. Made from \"zisha\" clay, naturally rich in minerals, and with a capacity of approximately 20cl, it stands out with its matte finish, delicate fluted relief, and engraved floral friezes highlighting its base and neck. The slender, almost calligraphic handle complements the spout's line, creating a very elegant silhouette that is easy to hold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Yixing Clay Milk Jug in the Purest Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eWhile zisha teapots are Yixing's most famous pieces, artisans also craft table accessories such as milk jugs, pouring pitchers, and other small carafes that benefit from the same clay qualities. Naturally microporous, this unglazed clay retains heat well and offers a soft feel, ideal for a tasting tea or coffee service. The slightly textured surface remains understated and highlights the pot's architectural lines, nodding to the fluted forms of European porcelain while retaining Yixing's very mineral essence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Refined Exotic Touch for the Tea Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eOn the table, this milk jug can accompany a Western porcelain teapot or complement a Chinese clay teapot, creating a subtle bridge between two traditions. Its size is suitable for a cloud of milk for a full-bodied Ceylon black tea like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/betjemanandbarton.com\/products\/the-noir-ceylan-kalleboka-fop\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKallekoba\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or a small amount of cream or plant-based milk, which is often paired with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/betjemanandbarton.com\/products\/the-noir-chinois-grand-keemun-fop\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrand Keemun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. A utilitarian everyday object, it can also be repurposed as a mini-vase for a few flowers or a small carafe for syrup or sauce. With its collector's item appeal and lively material, this Yixing clay milk jug is for those who appreciate beautiful gestures, for whom every detail counts in the art of tasting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betjeman and Barton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53438277157194,"sku":"1801063","price":41.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/5872\/8522\/files\/PotalaitVictoria.png?v=1775745041"},{"product_id":"theiere-terre-yixing-jaune","title":"Chinese Yixing Yellow Clay Teapot","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eBorn in the Yixing region of Jiangsu, the \"zisha\" clay teapot appeared during the Ming dynasty, when tea began to be brewed with leaves rather than powder. It quickly captivated Chinese scholars and aesthetes, who appreciated its simplicity, its comfortable grip, and the way it enhanced the most subtle brews. Each piece is crafted from a clay naturally rich in minerals, then fired at high temperatures to achieve its characteristic matte and slightly granular feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe magic of \"zisha\" clay in a yellow Chinese Yixing clay teapot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eYixing clay is famous for its micro-porosity: the inner surface of the teapot gradually absorbs the tea's oils and develops a true \"memory\". With each infusion, the liquor gains in roundness and aromatic depth, as if the clay has retained the best nuances to then release them. From the outside, the patina also refines, taking on a satin-like, almost silky appearance that no glaze can imitate. This is why these teapots are traditionally dedicated to a single family of teas (oolong, red teas, pu-erh...), to avoid mixing characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA valuable ally for gong fu cha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eWith its ability to quickly heat up and cool down just as quickly, the Yixing clay teapot is ideally suited for short, repeated infusions, in the spirit of gong fu cha. With a capacity of about 1 liter, it supports precise gestures rather than a long wait on a tea warmer. Compared to a neutral and versatile Western porcelain teapot, or a heavy and very hot cast iron teapot, the Yixing plays a more intimate role: it pairs with a specific type of tea, molds to the hand that holds it, and refines with time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA distinctive piece for tea lovers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eBoth a tasting object and a collector's item, the Yixing clay teapot brings a mineral, simple, and deeply refined note to the table. Its sleek silhouette, soft curves, and matte finish harmonize equally well with a traditional tea ceremony centered around an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/betjemanandbarton.com\/products\/the-noir-chinois-pu-er-bio\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eorganic pu-erh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or a more contemporary service of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/betjemanandbarton.com\/products\/the-vert-jasmin-chung-hao\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ejasmine green tea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. It is an everyday companion for those who enjoy taking the time to infuse, observe, and let the tea and the clay converse in silence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betjeman and Barton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53438277222730,"sku":"1801088","price":109.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/5872\/8522\/files\/Theiere_Jaune.png?v=1776332953"},{"product_id":"theiere-terre-yixing-panier-chinois","title":"Chinese Yixing Clay Teapot Chinese Basket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eThis Chinese Yixing clay teapot boasts an appealing silhouette, entirely adorned with a decor that perfectly imitates wicker weaving. Made from \"zisha\" clay, naturally rich in minerals, it combines a faux wicker body with a bamboo-like spout and handle, resulting in a warm, tactile, and highly decorative piece. Every detail is hand-sculpted, then refined using wood and metal tools, according to the traditional craftsmanship of Yixing potters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Yixing Clay Teapot Inspired by Chinese Baskets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eThe \"wicker\" finish is part of a long Chinese tradition that enjoys transposing everyday bamboo or wicker objects into clay. Since the Qing dynasty, Yixing artisans have created teapots imitating tea baskets, market baskets, or offering boxes, as a nod to the rural world from which tea originates. The pattern reproduces the regular crossing of strands, with a slight relief that creates the illusion of real weaving. The object seems to come straight from a basket maker's workshop, even though it is entirely made of fired clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\"Zisha\" Clay, the Ally of Great Infusions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eBeneath this woven basket appearance lies a true \u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eChinese clay teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: a slightly porous, unglazed clay that gradually absorbs the aromas of tea and develops an aromatic memory. With each infusion, the liquor gains roundness, while the surface develops a satiny luster highly sought after by connoisseurs. As with all zisha teapots, it is advisable to reserve this model for a single family of teas (oolong, red teas, pu-erh, etc.) to preserve their purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBetween Everyday Object and Collector's Item\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eThis \"Chinese basket\" teapot combines the functional precision of a Yixing – balanced pouring, heat retention, ideal capacity for gong fu cha – with the poetry of a collector's item. On a tea tray, it evokes harvests, baskets of fresh leaves, and the patient art of Chinese artisans. On a Western table, it brings a touch of mineral wicker that wonderfully complements porcelain, wood, or natural linen. A piece of character, destined to become the focal point of a tasting ritual centered around a grand cru from China such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/betjemanandbarton.com\/products\/the-vert-chinois-pi-lo-chun\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePi Lo Chun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betjeman and Barton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53438277321034,"sku":"1801096","price":78.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/5872\/8522\/files\/Produit_site.png?v=1775743559"}],"url":"https:\/\/betjemanandbarton.com\/en\/collections\/theiere-terre-de-chine.oembed","provider":"Betjeman and Barton","version":"1.0","type":"link"}