The capacity on our website is based on the optimal capacity for each teapot form design
1.If the capacity you need is not available on the website, please select "Custom Capacity" and leave a note with the desired capacity in your order.
2.If you choose "Custom Capacity" or label "On backorder" teapots, the shipping time will vary:
- Semi-handmade teapots are usually shipped within 3-7 days.
- Fully-handmade teapots may take up to 7-15 days.
This depends on stock availability. We operate with 100% handmade teapot, so stock varies with each batch..
Teapots of different capacities and 'Zisha' clays are suited for different types of tea. We generally recommend using one teapot for each type of tea based on the 'Zisha' clay, and selecting the appropriate teapot capacity according to the characteristics of the tea. The recommendations are as follows:
Teapot Capacity |
Suggestions |
Tea Suggestions |
<150 ML |
Single person |
Green tea, white tea, yellow tea, lightly fermented oolong, floral teas, light Pu'er. Enhances fragrance and taste for single-person brewing. |
150-250 ML |
1-3 people |
Green teas (Longjing, Biluochun), white teas (Bai Mudan, Baihao Yinzhen), yellow teas (Junshan Yinzhen), lightly fermented oolong (Baozhong, Tieguanyin), floral teas, lightly flavored Pu'er. |
250-350 ML |
4-6 people |
Medium-fermented oolong (Da Hong Pao, Wuyi Yancha), black teas (Keemun, Dianhong), aged Pu'er, herbal teas (Rose, Chrysanthemum), flavored teas. |
350-500 ML |
6-8 people |
Heavily fermented oolong (Tieguanyin, roasted Da Hong Pao), black teas (Dianhong, Lapsang Souchong), aged Pu'er, large-leaf green teas, most aged teas. |
>500 ML |
Large tea parties/ceremonies |
Pu'er tea (ripe, aged), black teas (Keemun, Dianhong), heavily roasted oolong (Da Hong Pao, Tieguanyin), herbal teas (Lemongrass, Goji berry), blended teas (Osmanthus Pu'er, Tangerine Pu'er). |
Zisha Clay |
Tea Suggestions |
Remarks |
Zi Ni |
A full range of teas, especially dark fermented varieties, including black tea, dark tea, and ripe puerh. |
Zi ni has larger clay particles and a loose structure, often with a double-hole design for good airflow and ventilation. Ideal for dark, fermented teas, and helps the teapot develop beauty over time. |
Duan Ni |
Green tea, raw puerh, Tie Guan Yin, white tea, and other similar varieties. |
Duan Ni is a blend of Lv Ni and Zi Ni clays, with a light yellowish color. It’s better suited for lighter-colored teas, and using it for darker teas may cause color streaks, altering the teapot’s appearance. |
Lv Ni |
Puerh tea, lightly roasted oolong tea, semi-fermented teas, dark tea, and heavily fermented teas. |
Lv Ni has a fine texture with good elasticity and smooth, compact feel. The teapot’s color transforms over time, becoming jade-like, adding elegance and enhancing aroma retention during brewing. |
Zhu Ni |
High-aroma teas, such as oolong tea and strong-flavor Tie Guan Yin. |
Zhu ni has low sand content and high shrinkage, resulting in small teapots. It’s excellent at retaining the fragrance of high-aroma teas, enhancing the tea’s overall aromatic profile. |
Jiangpo Ni |
Oolong tea (raw tea, lightly roasted series), Tie Guan Yin (medium-roasted or heavily roasted series), Puerh tea. |
Jiangpo ni has large particles and a reddish-brown color, rich in iron. It has excellent heat retention properties, making the tea more full-bodied and robust with a rich fragrance during brewing. |