Gua Ban Teapot 瓜瓣壺

Gua Ban Teapot 瓜瓣壺

Features & Benefits

Classic Melon Segment Form
The Gua Ban Teapot is inspired by the natural beauty of a ripened melon, featuring softly sculpted segments that flow seamlessly around the body. The rounded profile encourages even leaf expansion while providing excellent balance and a smooth, controlled pour, making it an elegant choice for Gong Fu tea brewing.

Old Zhu Ni
Crafted from Old Zhu Ni, this highly prized Yixing red clay is celebrated for its rich mineral composition, fine texture, and exceptional thermal responsiveness. The clay naturally enhances the aroma, sweetness, and clarity of tea while developing a beautiful lustrous patina through years of dedicated use.

Balanced Heat Retention
With a wall thickness of 5, this teapot offers an excellent balance between heat retention and responsiveness. It maintains a stable brewing temperature while allowing the full character and complexity of every tea to develop naturally.

Handcrafted Craftsmanship
Each teapot is individually handmade using traditional Yixing pottery techniques. The gently carved melon segments require careful shaping to maintain perfect symmetry while preserving the elegant simplicity of the form.

Versatile Brewing Capacity
The 180 ml capacity is ideal for both personal tea sessions and sharing with guests. Its generous interior allows tea leaves to unfurl fully, making it suitable for brewing all varieties of fine tea.

Design Concept

The melon has long been a symbol of abundance, prosperity, and family unity in Chinese culture. The softly sculpted segmented body reflects nature's quiet elegance while adding subtle depth and movement to the teapot's silhouette. Combining symbolic meaning with refined craftsmanship, the Gua Ban Teapot celebrates the harmony between nature and the art of tea.

About the Artist – Yin Wei Zhong 尹偉中

Yin Wei Zhong is a Yixing ceramic artist dedicated to preserving the traditions of handcrafted purple clay teaware. His work emphasizes harmonious proportions, refined craftsmanship, and practical brewing performance. Through meticulous hand-finishing and respect for classical Yixing forms, he creates teapots appreciated by collectors and tea enthusiasts for their timeless elegance and everyday functionality.

• Name: Gua Ban Teapot 瓜瓣壺
• Artist: Yin Wei Zhong 尹偉中
• Type of Terracotta: Old Zhu Ni (老朱泥)
• Capacity: 180 ml
• Thickness: 5 (scale 1 thin to 9 thick)
• Product Code: APR6261
• Ideal for: All varieties of fine tea