Wood-Fired Hand-Pinched Katade Kyusu Mini Teapot | 28-Yaki Stoneware
$1,280.00
Handmade Stoneware | Small Teapot for Dancong & Yancha
A wood-fired, hand-pinched mini teapot crafted using You Shanzi’s signature 28-Yaki firing.
Compact, well-balanced, and easy to pour, this piece is ideal for Dancong oolong and Yancha.
Rich kiln-fired purple-red tones and a symbolic chrysanthemum lid make it both functional and meaningful.
✔ Complimentary Worldwide Shipping
✔ Estimated Arrival: 7–20 Business Days
✔ 30-Day Return Policy
For complete information, please refer to our Shipping & Delivery page.
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A Compact Wood-Fired Teapot with Refined Proportions
This handmade katade-style mini teapot is a kiln-highlight piece from You Shanzi’s 28-Yaki wood firing.
The form is carefully hand-pinched, resulting in harmonious proportions that feel balanced and pleasing in the hand.
The body displays a natural purple-red kiln transformation, vivid yet elegant, created entirely by flame, ash, and time.
The small size allows excellent control of brewing and pouring, making it especially suitable for single-origin oolong teas such as Dancong and Yancha.
Symbolic Details & Excellent Pouring Performance
The lid is finished with a hand-pinched chrysanthemum motif, traditionally symbolizing integrity, restraint, and quiet strength — a subtle reference to the Junzi (gentleman) spirit in tea culture.
Despite its compact size, this teapot offers:
Clean, precise pouring with excellent cut-off
A well-calibrated flow rate
Comfortable handling for 1–2 people
High-quality clay with strong breathability ensures broad tea compatibility, allowing aromas and flavors to fully open during brewing.
Specifications
Material: 28-Yaki Wood-Fired Stoneware
Mouth Diameter: 7.4 / 6 cm
Base Diameter: 3.5 cm
Height: 6.7 cm
Capacity: approx. 70 ml
Year: Handmade in Autumn 2025
Condition: Brand new, flawless
Packaging: Comes with a presentation brocade box
Note: As each piece is handmade and wood-fired, slight variations in color and form are natural and expected.
Why We Recommend It
✔ Compact and perfectly sized for two-person tea sessions
✔ Excellent pouring performance despite small volume
✔ Portable — ideal for travel or outdoor tea brewing
✔ A refined example of You Shanzi’s 28-Yaki wood-fired style
This is a small teapot that rewards close, attentive use — subtle, efficient, and deeply expressive.
About the Artist
You Shanzi (Cui Youfeng) is a ceramic artist and tea ware collector with over 20 years of experience in tea culture.
Having studied tea ceremony in Japan and handled countless historical tea vessels from across East Asia, he approaches pottery as both a maker and a practitioner of tea.
His signature “28-Yaki” firing method reflects a balance between tradition and personal expression, emphasizing usability, tactile comfort, and quiet beauty in everyday tea ware.
Shipping Information
Global Shipping: We ship to numerous countries worldwide. To celebrate the uniqueness of every handmade piece and ensure a seamless journey from our artisans directly to you, we proudly offer free shipping worldwide.
Methods & Delivery Times
We offer various reliable carriers. Delivery times typically range from 7 to 20 business days depending on your location.
Each of our handmade pieces is crafted with care and shipped directly from the artist's studio in China. We work in close collaboration with these studios—some artists are even part of our creative team—ensuring every piece is authentic and created with shared vision. This direct journey ensures that every item reaches you with its authenticity and original charm intact—just as if you were receiving it directly from the hands of the maker. The time invested in both creation and transit is a testament to its unique, non-mass-produced nature.
Returns & Refunds
Return Window
Within 30 days of receipt.
Conditions
Item must be unused, in its original condition, and in the original packaging.
Given the nature of handmade artisan products—each piece being unique and crafted individually—we do not accept returns based solely on personal preference or minor aesthetic variations. Returns are only accepted in cases of damage or significant discrepancy from the product description.
Process
Please contact us to initiate a return. We want you to be 100% satisfied. If the item isn't what you expected, let's talk. We want to solve any problem as friends would.
FAQ
Q: "Is the product completely handmade?"
A: Yes, all our products are made by skilled artisans using traditional techniques. Minor variations are part of their unique charm.
Q: "Will the product color match the pictures exactly?"
A: Due to monitor settings and the nature of handmade products, there might be subtle differences. We promise to shoot in natural light to represent the truest color and texture.
Q: "Why does shipping take longer than some other online stores?"
A: Our products are not mass-produced. Each item is made to order or comes directly from our partner artists' workshops in China. We are not a middleman—we work directly with these creators, some of whom are part of our team. We believe this journey—from the maker's hands to yours—is part of what makes each piece special, preserving its story and authenticity. To honor this process and your choice to own something truly unique, we provide free worldwide shipping.
Q: "Is shipping really free everywhere?"
A: Yes! We offer free global shipping on all orders because we believe in removing barriers between you and authentic handmade art. The value lies in the craftsmanship, and we want you to enjoy it fully.
Q: "Can I return an item if I just don't like it?"
A: As each of our products is a unique work of art, we encourage customers to appreciate the individuality of handmade creations. We do not accept returns for reasons of personal taste, but we are happy to assist if there is a quality issue or error on our part.
Q: "Are you just ordering from manufacturers and reselling?"
A: Absolutely not. We collaborate directly with artists and artisan studios. Many of these partnerships are exclusive, and some creators are integral members of our creative team. We are deeply involved in the creative process, ensuring each piece meets our shared standards of quality and artistry.
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