Great Virtue Octagonal Teapot

Material: Nixing Ware, firing techniques represent Guangxi's intangible cultural heritage, from Qinzhou, with 1,300-year history. 

It's a renowned traditional pottery originating from Qinzhou in Guangxi Province, China, crafted from unique, mineral-rich clays (often a blend of purple and red varieties sourced from the Qinjiang River banks). These clays are toxin-free, naturally absorbent, and prized for their air permeability, which enhances tea brewing by improving flavor and aroma over time.

Gift Significance: The four Chinese characters carved on the teapot, "厚德載物" (Great Virtue Carries All Things), provide a profound foundation for its meaning as a gift. This phrase, derived from the Yi Jing (易經) , embodies the Confucian ideal of a deep, expansive moral character that supports and nurtures everything in the world. It suggests strength, wisdom, and a generous spirit, making the teapot a symbol of enduring virtue and stability.

Made in Qinzhou, Guangxi, China