Firefox Teapot

Masterfully made in the Czech Republic, the Red Fox teapot is made of fine, unglazed iron clay and wood-fired to 1300°C. This beautiful little gong-fu pot has heavy charcoal reduction effects showing off the mesmerizing, organic impact of a woodfired kiln.

In Finnish culture, Tulikettu, the firefox, was a magical fox who lived in the snowy hills in the far north. It was believed that the person who managed to catch foxes had strong shamanistic powers. According to folklore the fox’s creator goddess is Käreitär goddess of the flame.

The Red Fox pot is ideal for a solo session or up to 3 guests paired with our Heaven & Earth Teacups or our Five Wishes Teacups.

Gongfu steeping: This is session steeping, for the purpose of spending time in the rhythm of the practice, the medicine in the leaf and the connection found in the alchemy of earth, water, wind & fire. When compared to the British steeping style, a large amount of tea its steeped in a small teapot for a short amount of time in the Gongfu style. The same tea leaves are steeped over and over again, up to 10 times or more.

First, rinse the pot and teaware to clean and warm them. Discard water into a water catching bowl. Then, place a Tablespoon of tea in the pot. Rinse the leaves, giving them a quick hot water bath to wake them up for steeping. Pour the remaining liquid into your water catching bowl. Now, pour hot water over the leaves and steep for 20 seconds or so, depending on the tea. Decant the tea into little cups and sip the tea while it is piping hot.

Every tea lover knows that the masters work is evident in the pour of the tea from the spout, the feel of the bowl in your hands, the weight of the clay and all of the ineffable details of craftsmanship that make a piece sing. This piece is an embodiment of such mastery.

Size: 130mL/ 4.4 oz

Usage and care: Hand wash with warm water only after each session. Allow to air dry on a clean cloth. Store away from other kitchen wares in a tea cabinet or on a tea shelf or table.

Each is a unique piece of art and no two pieces are identical.