Side Handle Teapot | 280 ml (茶壶)

At the heart of tea are the leaves, and around the leaves is the vessel.

For tea to be truly honoured, the vessel must suit both the leaf and the hand that pours.

This single form, side handle teapot is a vessel for sharing. Its horizontal handle offers grace, reach and, for some, confidence in the pour.

With a generous capacity of up to 280 ml and a balanced, organic shape, it is designed with connection in mind and is ideal for gatherings with loved ones.

Its smooth, glazed surface and sandy tones brighten the table, pairing beautifully with earthy settings, outdoor moments and easeful offerings. Perfect for a right handed cha ren.

We discovered this piece during our 2024 travels through China, in a tea house tucked within the old town of Lijiang.

In conversation with the owner and one of the craftspeople, we formed a direct connection to a lineage of true tea craftsmanship, where traditional and modern forms blend effortlessly.

Their collection ranged from bright and contemporary to aged and timeworn, with each piece carrying a story and each shaped by the hands of master potters from Lijiang and its surrounding mountains.