Xiao Ru Yi Teapot 小如意壺
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Xiao Ru Yi Teapot 小如意壺
Features & Benefits
Auspicious Ru Yi Form
The Xiao Ru Yi Teapot is inspired by the traditional Ru Yi, a revered Chinese symbol representing good fortune, harmony, and the fulfillment of wishes. The gently rounded body is adorned with flowing Ru Yi motifs that bring elegance and auspicious meaning to the design while providing a comfortable grip and smooth, controlled pour.
Old Jiang Po Clay
Crafted from Old Jiang Po Clay, one of Yixing's most distinctive and highly regarded clay varieties, this teapot is prized for its rich mineral composition, natural porosity, and exceptional brewing performance. The mature clay enhances the aroma, body, and smoothness of tea while developing a beautiful patina through years of dedicated use.
Balanced Heat Retention
With a wall thickness of 5, this teapot provides an excellent balance between heat retention and responsiveness. It maintains a stable brewing temperature that allows every tea to reveal its full depth and complexity.
Handcrafted Craftsmanship
Each teapot is individually handmade using traditional Yixing techniques. The raised Ru Yi reliefs are carefully sculpted into the body, demonstrating both artistic skill and meticulous attention to detail while preserving excellent brewing functionality.
Ideal Gong Fu Brewing Capacity
The 140 ml capacity is perfectly suited for personal tea sessions or sharing with one companion. Its versatile size accommodates a wide variety of teas while allowing precise control over every infusion.
Design Concept
The Ru Yi motif has long been cherished in Chinese culture as a symbol of blessings, harmony, and fulfilled aspirations. Repeating this auspicious design around the body creates a sense of continuous good fortune while adding graceful visual rhythm to the teapot. Blending traditional symbolism with the natural beauty of Yixing clay, the Xiao Ru Yi is both a meaningful collector's piece and a refined vessel for everyday tea appreciation.
About the Artist – Yu Yun Xia 魚雲霞
Yu Yun Xia is a Yixing ceramic artist dedicated to preserving the traditions of handcrafted purple clay teaware. Her works emphasize artistic expression, balanced proportions, and practical brewing performance. Through meticulous handcraftsmanship and respect for classical Yixing aesthetics, she creates teapots that are admired for both their symbolic beauty and everyday functionality.
- Name: Xiao Ru Yi Teapot 小如意壺
- Artist: Yu Yun Xia 魚雲霞
- Type of Terracotta: Old Jiang Po Clay (老降坡泥)
- Capacity: 140 ml
- Thickness: 5 (scale 1 thin to 9 thick)
- Product Code: APR6256
- Ideal for: All varieties of fine tea
We ship to North America through Canada Post & UPS regular parcel services. Regular shipping fees for an average size parcel 10"x 10" x10" weighing 1.5 lb is outlined below.
For local customers there is also a free convenient option for Pick up In Store - 227 East Georgia Street, Vancouver B.C. V6A 1Z6. Kindly wait for ready for pick up email before coming to the shop for pick up.
All orders will be packaged and ready to ship or pick up within 48 hours of ordering.
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VANCOUVER |
$6 |
$10 |
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BC |
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CANADA |
$15 |
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4 to 9 days USA |
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US |
$19 |
$19 |
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ALASKA |
$29 |
$29 |
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HAWAII |
$29 |
$29 |
Orders outside of Canada may be assessed an additional duty fee upon import by the customs services of the destination country. Unfortunately, we have no control over these charges, and we cannot refund or reimburse import fees.
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