Teaware

Duan clay tea pot decorated with Tai Chi pattern on th elid.

The combination of Ben Shan Lu Ni(green clay) and purple clay is used to produce (Duan Ni)when mixing together. This kind of mud needs very high fire temperature during pot production and it is a very difficult process compare to the production of other pots using different kind of clay.  The color of this clay is generally beige after putting into fire. Its base color is partial white, slightly dull with black and reddish particles in it.

Zhu-literally red in China. Zhu Ni-red clay is a kind of reddish brown stoneware with a very high iron content. There are currently 10 mines still producing Zhu Ni[citation needed]. However, due to the increasing demand for Yixing stoneware, Zhu Ni is now in very limited quantities.

Flat shape purple clay tea pot-made of Di Cao Qing material.

Di Cao Qing is from deep inside, usually reddish brown. Di Cao Qing is usually darker and heavier than Qing Shui ni(Pure Clay).