Handcrafted Chinese Jingdezhen Soda-Fired White Clay Teapot Original Design Tea Maker Pottery Pot 140ml

What Is Soda-Fired White Clay?

Soda firing is a ceramic firing technique that emerged in the 1970s as a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional salt firing. It is named after the use of soda, which forms a natural glaze on the ceramic surface during firing.

This collection uses a pre-applied soda glaze technique. A specially formulated soda glaze is evenly applied to the clay body before firing. When the kiln reaches its peak temperature of approximately 1,310°C, the glaze melts at high temperatures, forming a glass-like surface with rich, organic textures. The glaze and clay body blend seamlessly, creating a naturally integrated finish.

The Clay: Jingdezhen White Clay

Made from Jingdezhen white clay, this ceramic body is naturally rich in silica and low in iron, giving it a clean, warm ivory-white appearance.

When soda-fired, the white clay develops an elegant beige tone with a distinctive orange-peel texture. With continued use and tea seasoning, delicate golden crackle patterns gradually emerge, adding depth and character to each piece.

Every piece develops its own subtle variations, making it a unique expression of traditional ceramic craftsmanship.

Important Note on Use & Care

Please note that after brewing tea, the teapot will gradually develop a natural crackle pattern (known as crazing) across its surface. As tea liquor seeps into these fine cracks, delicate golden thread-like patterns will gradually appear.

This is a normal characteristic of soda-fired glaze and one of the distinctive features of this ceramic technique. These naturally evolving patterns are part of the teapot's unique character.

If you prefer a perfectly smooth, unchanged surface, please consider this before purchasing.

Care Instructions: Simply rinse the teapot after each use and allow it to air-dry thoroughly. No special maintenance is required.