Clay Guide

Unique Symbiotic Ores & Master Blends: Text...

Beyond the single-vein staples of classic Yixing geology lies an intriguing realm of ceramic expression: Symbiotic Ores (共生矿) and Artisan Blends (调配泥 / 拼砂). Rather than relying on single-strata shale, this...

Lv Ni: The Rare Jade of Yixing Zisha

Lv Ni (绿泥, Green Clay) is widely celebrated as the rarest and most ethereal treasure of the Yixing mineral lineage. Historically discovered embedded in thin, delicate veins sandwiched between standard...

Duan Ni (Fortified Sand Clay): The Understated ...

Duan Ni (段泥 / 团泥, Fortified Sand Clay) represents the serene, earthy aesthetic favored by traditional Chinese literati and modern minimalist tea practitioners alike. Unlike single-vein clays, natural Duan Ni...

Zhu Ni & Hong Ni (Red Clay Family): The Aroma M...

Zhu Ni (朱泥, Cinnabar Red Clay) and Hong Ni (红泥, Red Clay) represent the most vibrant, expressive branch of the Yixing mineral lineage. Originating from specific weathering zones around Zhaozhuang...

Zi Ni (Purple Clay): The Bedrock of Yixing Zisha

Zi Ni (紫泥, literally "Purple Clay") is the foundational and most revered ore in Yixing's ceramic history. Sourced primarily from the sedimentary rock strata of Huanglong Mountain (黄龙山) in Dingshu...