{"product_id":"factory-no-1-yixing-teapot-69-early-80s-lotus-seed-nian-gao-teapot-120ml","title":"Factory No.1 Yixing Teapot #69 Early 80's Lotus Seed Nian Gao Teapot 120ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-166\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-68168fd2-d840-8005-bdaf-4d034db7d8de-2\" data-turn-id=\"request-68168fd2-d840-8005-bdaf-4d034db7d8de-2\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"24266839-1058-422e-909e-7a20bc025cda\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"516\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThis charming early-1980s Lotus Seed (Lian Zi, 蓮子) teapot is a particularly characterful Factory One piece, crafted from warm and increasingly sought-after Nian Gao clay. The rounded body, generous internal space, and balanced proportions make it especially suitable for teas that require room to fully unfurl and expand. The Nian Gao clay softens rough edges while preserving aroma clarity, producing a rounder and fuller tea liquor over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"518\"\u003eOne especially interesting feature of this teapot lies in its details. The softly rounded handle and subtly elevated spout resemble what collectors often refer to as a “ruyi-style (如意)” flow and handle treatment. It is a gentle, elegant variation sometimes seen in transitional late-70s to early-80s Factory One works. The lid is decorated with hand-applied lotus seed motifs, giving the piece a playful and slightly literati character uncommon in more standardized production pieces from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1007\"\u003eThe teapot remains completely unused. During firing, however, the tip of the spout experienced a small kiln chip, which was later repaired with a traditional sterling silver metalwork restoration. Rather than diminishing the piece, the silver repair adds a unique visual accent and reflects the older East Asian philosophy of preserving and continuing the life of an object rather than discarding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1725\" data-start=\"1409\"\u003eThe lid retains slight handmade tool traces and aligns most naturally at a particular angle with the body. This does not affect brewing performance or pouring in any way, and the teapot remains highly functional for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1962\" data-start=\"1727\"\u003eStamped with the classic six-character “Jing Xi Hui Meng Chen Zhi” seal mark commonly associated with export-oriented Factory One teapots from the period, this piece carries both historical charm and highly enjoyable brewing qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"YUMM CHA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53020784918794,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/9204\/9674\/files\/IMG_8543.jpg?v=1778415234","url":"https:\/\/www.yumm-cha.com\/products\/factory-no-1-yixing-teapot-69-early-80s-lotus-seed-nian-gao-teapot-120ml","provider":"YUMM CHA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}