Shui Ping Teapot 水平壺

Shui Ping Teapot 水平壺

Features & Benefits

Classic Shui Ping Form
The Shui Ping, or “Level Teapot,” is one of the most recognized traditional forms in Chinese Gong Fu tea culture. Its rounded body, domed lid, straight spout, and balanced handle create a harmonious profile designed for practical brewing and a smooth, controlled pour.

Chaozhou Zhu Hong Ni Clay
Crafted from Chaozhou Zhu Hong Ni (潮州朱紅泥), this fine red clay is traditionally associated with Chaozhou Gong Fu tea culture. Its dense character and responsive heat properties make it particularly well suited to aromatic oolongs, helping preserve fragrance while producing a concentrated and expressive infusion.

Responsive Heat Control
The compact 120 ml capacity heats quickly and allows precise control over infusion time and temperature. This makes the teapot especially suitable for Gong Fu brewing, where short, successive infusions reveal the evolving aroma and character of fine tea.

Handcrafted Craftsmanship
Carefully handcrafted by Wu Jian Hui, the teapot reflects the traditional hand-pulled pottery techniques of Chaozhou. Its clean proportions, smooth surface, and functional balance demonstrate a close relationship between craftsmanship and everyday tea preparation.

Ideal for Oolong Tea
The 120 ml capacity is particularly suited to concentrated Gong Fu brewing. It is an excellent choice for Phoenix Dan Cong, Tie Guan Yin, Wuyi Rock Tea, and other fine oolongs where aroma, texture, and multiple infusions are especially valued.

Design Concept
The Shui Ping form is celebrated for balance, simplicity, and functionality. Its restrained silhouette places emphasis on proportion rather than decoration, allowing the natural beauty of the Zhu Hong Ni clay and the craftsmanship of the maker to take centre stage. Rooted in the tea traditions of southern China, this form is particularly at home in the Chaozhou style of Gong Fu tea preparation.

About the Artist – Wu Jian Hui 吴建辉
Wu Jian Hui, born in 1974 in Chaozhou, Guangdong, comes from a family with a tradition of pottery making through De Sheng Tang (德馨堂). He is recognized as a Guangdong Province Senior Ceramic Arts and Crafts Artist and Chaozhou Arts and Crafts Master, and is a member of the Guangdong Province Zisha and Zhu Ni Professional Committee and the Chaozhou Arts and Crafts Association.

His work focuses on the study, creation, and continuation of traditional Chaozhou hand-pulled teapot craftsmanship. While preserving established techniques, he incorporates innovation and practical usability into his work. His pieces have received awards in national and provincial competitions and are appreciated for both their artistic quality and collectibility.

• Name: Shui Ping Teapot 水平壺
• Artist: Wu Jian Hui 吴建辉
• Type of Terracotta: Chaozhou Zhu Hong Ni (潮州朱紅泥)
• Capacity: 120 ml
• Thickness: 4 (scale 1 thin to 9 thick)
• Product Code: APR6273
• Ideal for: All types of Oolong teas