Our story

Time Changes, but Our Teapots Remember

Crafting Timeless Teapots that Witness Love

We believe in

Every handcrafted teapot serves as a testament to the love and time invested in its creation. At TeapotArtisan, we believe that each tea moment shared is an opportunity to cherish relationships and celebrate the simple joys of life.

Cartoon clock icon floating above a clay slab
Cartoon clock icon floating above a clay slab
Woman smiling while holding a teapot.
Woman smiling while holding a teapot.

Where it all began

Six months ago, sitting across from my aunt, a renowned artisan of teapots, I listened as she spoke of a troubling reality: the craft of handmade Yixing teapots was disappearing, under threat from mass-produced imitations sold as authentic pieces. As I absorbed her words, one question kept resurfacing in my mind: If something so lovingly made could be undervalued so easily, could even love—built carefully, nurtured over years—one day be taken for granted too?

That question took me back to my earliest memories, where teapot had always been a part of my family’s time together. As a child, I would sit in the living room with my parents, sharing tea while happily telling amusing stories from school. In high school, as my studies became more demanding, my mother would prepare a pot of tea to help me stay alert. Later, as I began working, I would come home on weekends, exhausted, to join my parents again for tea. Over the years, that small teapot became a silent witness to my life. Each cup poured from it may have tasted different at each stage, yet at its core, it always held the essence of love.

Whenever I think of that teapot, I’m reminded of the taste of tea and the precious moments shared with loved ones. That’s why I founded TeapotArtisan: to honor and preserve this craft and to help others cherish the time spent with their loved ones. My hope is simple: to let love transcend time and for our teapots to foster connections that weave through life’s moments.

— Jiang Yitao, Founder of TeapotArtisan

Meet Our Team

We are a family business

Kuai Liangrong
A middle-aged man wearing glasses.
A middle-aged man wearing glasses.

Renowned Yixing teapot artisan

A woman holding a teapot, carefully inspecting it.
A woman holding a teapot, carefully inspecting it.
A smiling woman.
A smiling woman.
Man standing by the seaside
Man standing by the seaside
Kuai Yunhan
Pan Xuan
Jiang Yitao

Renowned Yixing teapot artisan

Customer Support Specialist

Brand Founder

We’ve noticed that most teapots on the market today prioritize functionality: large-capacity pots, mass-produced designs, and stovetop-ready models—all aimed at convenience and speed. But we believe that tea can be enjoyed in a way that’s neither convenient nor rushed.

More Than Functional

Our smaller teapots serve just the right amount for everyone, so when you refill and pour for each person, you’re sharing special moments and connecting with them even more.

Pour just enough, savor the moment.

Our hope is that this ritual of slowing down and savoring tea creates a space for you to reconnect—with yourself, with those around you, and with the art that brings this experience to life.

Maybe take a moment to look closely at it. Notice the fine brushstrokes and details crafted by the artisan—just like the care you're giving now.

Feel the artistry, just like the care you give.

Red heart shape.
Red heart shape.

Our values

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Medal with a clock icon in the center.
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Two hands shaking with a heart in the background

Passion

We bring our enthusiasm and commitment to every aspect of our work.

Connection

As family, we support each other, working in harmony to bring our shared vision to life.

Dedication

We’re committed to quality, preserving craftsmanship in every detail.