Name: Longdan | Wrinkled Zhuni Clay | 龙蛋 | 250ml
SKU: 2634
Availability: InStock

The Longdan Teapot (also known as Dragon Egg Teapot, a classic plain round-style Yixing Zisha teapot with ancient Ming Dynasty origins) is traditionally attributed to Gu Dasbin, the grand master of Zisha craftsmanship. It was clearly documented in Ode to Yangxian Teapots by Wu Meiding during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty: “Round as a pellet, slightly elongated in form, it is the Dragon Egg.” It is one of the earliest finalized Zisha teapot shapes, also called Longdan Jar Teapot. It is often distinguished from the short-round Wendan Teapot, symbolizing blessings from the dragon, warding off evil spirits, and a life of completeness and smoothness.

It features a vertically oval, egg-shaped body—plump, solid, with seamless, angular-free flowing lines that look like they were crafted in one single stroke. The flush-cut lid fits perfectly tight. The round bead or flattened round knob is delicate and compact. The short straight conical spout delivers a brisk water flow with a clean cutoff. The large curved inverted handle fits comfortably in the palm for a stable grip. Most are designed with a ring foot for excellent stability. Traditionally hand-beaten and shaped from purple clay, vermilion clay and pure clay, it boasts outstanding air permeability and aroma retention. Ideal for oolong tea, raw Pu’er, ripe Pu’er, black tea and many other teas, it combines a primitive, naive charm with high practicality, making it perfect for both daily brewing and collection.

Authentic Handcrafted Yixing Purple Clay Teapots

At TeaTeaTok, we firmly believe that Yixing purple clay teapots are the perfect fusion of functionality and artistry. Deeply rooted in the Yixing purple clay tea ware craft, we uphold the highest craftsmanship standards and collaborate exclusively with seasoned local artisans in Yixing—who have dedicated years to mastering this time-honored intangible cultural heritage craft, guarding the authentic essence of Yixing clay, and infusing every teapot with the warmth of traditional Chinese artisanal making.

Every Yixing purple clay teapot in our collection is exquisitely crafted either by full hand or half hand. From premium clay selection and pot shaping, to meticulous trimming and finished polishing, every step is made with heartfelt craftsmanship, and every detail is carved with exquisite skill. Turning a practical tea vessel into a collectible work of art to appreciate and treasure. All product images are taken in kind, what you see is what you get.

We source only authentic raw ore Yixing purple clay, reject any chemical additives, and adhere to traditional teapot-making techniques. Restoring the natural texture and air permeability of the purple clay, allowing the rich flavor of tea to blend perfectly with the unique charm of the teapot.