Xishi. The Shape the West Knows First.

Round, compact and quietly elegant — the Xishi is the Yixing teapot most often seen in Western tea rooms, and the easiest place to begin with unglazed clay.

Why You'll Love It

• Classic Xishi Silhouette: Rounded ball body, short upturned spout, ring handle and small round knob
• Red Clay: Unglazed zisha in a warm red-brown tone
• The Entry Point: The most recognized Yixing shape — ideal for your first handcrafted teapot
• Tea-Tray Friendly: Compact size that suits a gongfu tray or a single cup

What's Included

• ➤ 1× Xishi zisha teapot

Specifications

Craft

The Xishi takes its name from Xi Shi, celebrated in Chinese legend as one of the Four Beauties of antiquity — the name echoes the shape's rounded, softly curving lines. It is the shape most Western tea drinkers picture when they think of a Yixing teapot.

Care

• ✓ Rinse with warm water after use; air dry
• ✓ Season the clay with your tea over time — the surface develops a natural patina
• ✗ Avoid thermal shock — do not pour boiling water into a cold vessel
• ✗ Do not use soap or abrasive scrubbers on unglazed clay

Shipping & Returns

🚚 Free standard shipping on all orders · 📦 Safe ceramic packaging · ↺ 30-day returns