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  1. Nixi Pottery Cup
    Nixi Pottery Cup
    Hand-built by living cultural heritage master Dangzhen Pichu, this elegant cup is a pleasure to hold and sip tea in. The pine-firing and unique clay impart a minerality and aromatic complexity to any tea the cup holds. Over time the clay hand gathered and mixed by Dangzhen Pichu will absorb the flavor of the tea and give back to every brew. Each hand made cup is unique with natural variation in finish and texture.
    $55.00
  2. Nixi Pottery Banded Cup
    Nixi Pottery Banded Cup
    Hand-built by living cultural heritage master Dangzhen Pichu, this elegant cup is a pleasure to hold and sip tea in. The pine-firing and unique clay impart a minerality and aromatic complexity to any tea the cup holds. Over time the clay hand gathered and mixed by Dangzhen Pichu will absorb the flavor of the tea and give back to every brew. The banded rim and geometry of the cup add modern elegance to the ancient form. Each hand made cup is unique with natural variation in finish and texture.
    $55.00
  3. Small Nixi Pottery Cup
    Small Nixi Pottery Cup
    Hand-built by living cultural heritage master Dangzhen Pichu, this elegant cup is a pleasure to hold and sip tea in. The pine-firing and unique clay impart a minerality and aromatic complexity to any tea the cup holds. Over time the clay hand gathered and mixed by Dangzhen Pichu will absorb the flavor of the tea and give back to every brew. Each hand made cup is unique with natural variation in finish and texture.
    $55.00
  4. Nixi Pottery Traditional Pitcher Brewer
    Nixi Pottery Traditional Pitcher Brewer
    This pitcher and brewing vessel is one of the oldest forms in Nixi pottery, with archaeological excavations unearthing similar pieces from over 2000 years ago. The form was originally designed for heating over a brazier to simmer yak butter tea. Today, many households use the ancient form as part of the more modern tea ceremony, adapted in Tibetan Nixi to simmering shu pu’er with salt. The elegance of the ancient form makes this a perfect pitcher to keep tea hot, while bringing deep minerality and forest-like aroma to each brew and slowly absorbing flavor and texture. Each hand made pitcher is unique with natural variation in finish and texture.
    $60.00
  5. Nixi Pottery Inlaid Pitcher Brewer
    Nixi Pottery Inlaid Pitcher Brewer
    This pitcher and brewing vessel is one of the oldest forms in Nixi pottery, with archaeological excavations unearthing similar pieces from over 2000 years ago. The form was originally designed for heating over a brazier to simmer yak butter tea. Today, many households use the ancient form as part of the more modern tea ceremony, adapted in Tibetan Nixi to simmering shu pu’er with salt. The elegance of the ancient form makes this a perfect pitcher to keep tea hot, while bringing deep minerality and forest-like aroma to the brew and slowly absorbing flavor and texture just like yixing pottery. The inlay work would have originally been done with shells in ancient times, but now, Nixi potters like Dangzhen Pichu are collaborating with masters in Jingdezhen, and the current practice now uses carefully trimmed pieces of porcelain as a tribute to an intersection of traditions. Each hand made pitcher is unique with natural variation in finish and texture.
    $85.00
  1. Masterwork Nixi Pottery Endless Knot Samsara Pot ONE OF A KIND
    Masterwork Nixi Pottery Endless Knot Samsara Pot
    This masterful hand-crafted pot by living cultural treasure Dangzhen Pichu in Nixi Village brings together ancient Tibetan style and the aesthetics of modern gongfu tea. After doing cultural exchange and research in Yixing, Dangzhen Pichu has been able to incorporate gongfu style into his forms like this one, while adorning the pieces with gestural carving that stands firmly in the Tibetan tradition. The silver sweeping across the form is a rare effect of firing called yaobian that is highly sought after because it can only occur through chance during traditional bonfire firing. The interior of the pot is rough-hewn, leaving intentional indentations to show the role of the artist. This piece will absorb the flavor and aroma of tea over time and build a beautiful patina like Yixing, and bears master Dangzhen Pichu’s seal under the handle.
  2. Masterwork Nixi Pottery Shell Pot ONE OF A KIND
    Masterwork Nixi Pottery Shell Pot
    In ancient Tibetan Nixi village shells were an important part of Buddhist iconography, representing the voice of the Buddha. This stunning hand-made one-of-a-kind pot evokes the auspicious shell in the lines of its form, tapping into ancient aesthetics while staying true to a modern and elegant sensibility. The silver sweeping across the form is a rare effect of firing called yaobian that is highly sought after because it can only occur through chance during traditional bonfire firing. The interior of the pot is rough-hewn, leaving intentional indentations to show the role of the artist. This piece will absorb the flavor and aroma of tea over time and build a beautiful patina like Yixing, and bears master Dangzhen Pichu’s seal under the unique long handle.
    $625.00
  3. Masterwork Nixi Large Shell Pot ONE OF A KIND
    Masterwork Nixi Large Shell Pot
    In ancient Tibetan Nixi village shells were an important part of Buddhist iconography, representing the voice of the Buddha. This stunning hand-made one-of-a-kind pot evokes the auspicious shell in the lines of its form, tapping into ancient aesthetics while staying true to a modern and elegant sensibility. The silver sweeping across the form is a rare effect of firing called yaobian that is highly sought after because it can only occur through chance during traditional bonfire firing. The interior of the pot is rough-hewn, leaving intentional indentations to show the role of the artist. This piece will absorb the flavor and aroma of tea over time and build a beautiful patina like Yixing, and bears master Dangzhen Pichu’s seal under the unique long handle.
    $695.00

Seventh-Generation Master Dangzhen Pichu hand sculpts every one-of-a-kind piece, blends his own clay foraged from the mountains of Nixi, and fires each piece in traditional outdoor bonfires. Learn more >>

The ancient aesthetic of this 2000 year tradition is a rustic style with unique elements - from surface crackling and swirls of silvery patina to pitting and rough texture in the coarse clay. These imperfections are intended.This is not Yixing pottery, and is not meant to fit together with the values of the Han Chinese tradition.

 

Nixi Pottery is a uniquely Tibetan pottery whose gestural composition and deeply apparent connection to nature are prized above all else.

 

NIXI POTTERY USE AND CARE

 

Nixi pottery absorbs flavor and builds patina over time, similar to Yixing teapots.

The clay used is a traditional blend from the same sites used for over 2000 years in the mountains of Nixi. Over time, it enhances any tea it touches.

Each piece is fired in a traditional bonfire using sustainably-harvested pine wood from the Nixi mountainside, baking each piece deep black, while also adding a unique forest-like pine aromato the teas brewed. The unique firing technique and clay adds depth, texture and aroma to every brew.

These pieces are especially suited to sheng and shu pu’er, roasted oolongs and any tea where you are looking to have a deeper experience of texture and aftertaste.

Our experience brewing in Nixi pottery has been thrilling and eye-opening. Brewing in Nixi is a new way to experience teas not possible with Yixing, porcelain, or Jian Zhan.

Pre-boil and season just like Yixing,and make sure to never use soap while cleaning. Empty Nixi pottery after each session and rinse with hot water; allow pieces to dry completely between uses.