ChaoZhou Teapots

Chaozhou teapots come from the Chaozhou region of Guangdong, China, an area deeply tied to the history of gongfu tea brewing. Traditionally made from red clay, these teapots are prized for their small size and the way the clay interacts with tea over repeated use, making them a natural pairing for the concentrated, multi-steep brewing style Chaozhou is known for.

Our Chaozhou teapot collection includes authentic red clay pieces suited for both everyday brewing and dedicated gongfu tea practice.

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What Makes a Chaozhou Teapot Different?

Chaozhou red clay teapots are closely tied to the region's long-standing gongfu tea tradition, where small teapots are used for short, repeated infusions rather than a single long steep. The red clay used in these teapots is typically dense and minimally porous, allowing it to retain heat well while still letting the tea's aroma develop fully during brewing.

Because Chaozhou teapots are traditionally used specifically for oolong tea — particularly Phoenix Dan Cong oolong, which comes from the same broader Guangdong region — they're a natural pairing for tea drinkers already exploring Phoenix oolong tea. If you're building out a complete Chaozhou-style gongfu setup, consider pairing your teapot with a Chinese teapot in another material for comparison brewing, or explore our other tea ware to round out your practice.