{"product_id":"yixing-heini-dezhong-230ml","title":"Heini Dezhong Yixing Teapot - 230ml | Raw Black Clay","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 230ml Dezhong in raw black Yixing clay (黑泥), made using mold-assisted shaping with hand-finishing. The Dezhong is one of the most recognized forms in Yixing pottery — cylindrical, upright, without ornament. This version follows the traditional proportions: a tall firm lid, a straight confident spout, a solid ear-shaped handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDezhong translates loosely as \"virtue bell.\" The body is cylindrical with clean vertical walls. The lid sits high and slightly domed, adding a sense of composed height. The spout exits horizontally and straight — strong flow, no drip. The handle is a thick rounded ear, comfortable to hold with the pot full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid uses a traditional pressure seal (压盖), sitting on top of the rim rather than inside it. It fits flush with minimal gap and holds well during a tipped pour. The flat stud knob on the lid is proportioned to the body and practical to lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo decoration. The form makes its case through proportion and fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw black clay (原矿黑泥):\u003c\/strong\u003e Black clay is one of the foundational Yixing clay types. It fires to a deep, even grey-black with a smooth, dense surface. The color is stable and consistent across firing temperatures. Like all raw ore Yixing clays, the surface is porous and develops a subtle sheen with regular use. It is a forgiving clay to season and a reliable everyday material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230ml ± 10ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL 14cm · H 7.5cm · Opening 6cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMesh filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMold-assisted shaping, hand-finished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYixing, Jiangsu, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 230ml, the Dezhong suits a two-to-three person gongfu session or a generous single-person brew. The upright cylindrical body retains heat well across multiple steepings. The form and black clay are a natural match for \u003cstrong\u003eaged pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eripe pu-erh (shou)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eaged oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e — teas that benefit from sustained temperature and a clean, unfussy vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasoning Your New Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse inside and out with boiling water two or three times before first use. Brew a session with your intended tea, discarding the first steeping. After each use, empty, remove the lid, and allow to dry naturally in open air. Use consistently with one category of tea to build a clean seasoning over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll product photos are taken of the actual item. Colors may appear slightly different on your screen due to lighting conditions and monitor calibration. The clay color and surface texture you receive will be consistent with what is shown — minor variation is normal and not a quality issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the full range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Return to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/collections\/teapots\"\u003eTeapots collection\u003c\/a\u003e to see all Yixing teapots currently available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orientaleaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58647329112367,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-heini-dezhong-yixing-teapot-front.jpg?v=1791953132","url":"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/de\/products\/yixing-heini-dezhong-230ml","provider":"Orientaleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}