Rong Tian Teapot by Master Dong Yaqin - Fully Handmade｜Gold Duan Ni 250ml

Original Ore Gold Duan Ni (Golden Satin Clay) from Huanglong Mountain

Craftsmanship: (Fully Handmade) & 360° Multi-Facet Pottery Carving 

Capacity: 250ml

Artist: Master Dong Yaqin (Certified Arts & Crafts Master)

Inscription: It signifies nurturing the soul and soothing the mind amid the mountain mists and the gentle steam of tea. It serves as a gentle reminder to slow down, embrace peace in your daily tea rituals, and liberate yourself from the clamor of a bustling world.

Best Tea Pairings for Gold Duan Ni (The Perfect Matches）

White Tea (Silver Needle, White Peony, Aged White Tea)

 Light/Floral Oolong Teas & Taiwan High-Mountain Teas

Young Sheng Pu-erh (Young Raw Pu-erh & Old Tree Teas)

💡 The Gold Duan Ni Care & Seasoning Guide

Bringing out the warm, smooth, jade-like luster of Gold Duan Ni requires just a little more patience compared to Red (Hong Ni) or Purple (Zi Ni) clays:

One Pot, One Tea Type: Because Gold Duan Ni is highly porous and absorbent, dedicate your teapot to a single category of tea (e.g., exclusively for White Tea or exclusively for Raw Pu-erh) to prevent flavors from crossing.

Season First with Light Teas: When using a brand-new pot, stick exclusively to light-colored liquors (like white tea) for the first few months. This allows the clay body to slowly and evenly absorb the light tea oils, creating a subtle, protective "patina" (Bao Jiang) on the surface. Once this natural barrier is established, the teapot gains a beautiful rich texture and becomes much more resilient to external staining.

Never Leave Tea Overnight: After every tea session, discard the leaves immediately and rinse both the interior and exterior thoroughly with warm water. Wipe it dry with a clean cotton cloth, and leave the lid off in a well-ventilated area to air dry naturally.