Zhuni vs. Hongni – The Red Ores of Yixing

Jun 30, 2020

Zhuni and hongni—two different kinds of reddish Yixing ores. But what sets them apart, and how can one recognise one from the other? Continue reading

Yixing and its stone-like teapots

Apr 30, 2019

As the tea tour came to an end, Caroline and Gabriele continue travelling China. First destination Yixing, where they spend far to much money in teapots! Continue reading

The charm of Yixing teapots

Apr 29, 2016

From Suzhou Gabriele travels around the large Tai lake to go to Yixing, the city were the famous teapots are manufactured. Here he spent three days sourcing teapots and the local black tea (Yixing Hong Cha). Continue reading

The black cups of the Jianyang kiln

Jan 15, 2016

A review of the artisanal tea cups from Jianyang (Fujian, China). Handmade according to the traditional method developed during the Song dynasty.

Nannuoshan commissioned a small batch of cups to a local artist; custom made for our customers!

The nannuoshan tea vases (for the Berlin tea house)

Oct 09, 2015

Read how nannuoshan selected the vases to store the tea in the new Berlin shop. They were custom made for us in Jingdezhen, the Chinese porcelain capital. Continue reading

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Zhuni vs. Hongni – The Red Ores of Yixing

Yixing and its stone-like teapots

The charm of Yixing teapots

The black cups of the Jianyang kiln

The nannuoshan tea vases (for the Berlin tea house)