Mo Lv Ni - Lotus Seed

Mo Lv Ni, or dark green clay, has a dense, fine grain structure that retains heat exceptionally well. This makes it ideal for fully oxidized teas like ripe Pu-erh, black tea, or aged oolong, as the steady heat helps to fully extract their deep flavors and smooth out any harshness.

The rounded, seed-like body of this teapot encourages a rolling, circular water flow during pouring, which gently agitates the leaves without crushing them. This design ensures even extraction and is especially forgiving with delicate tea leaves, allowing the tea to open up naturally.

Yes, Mo Lv Ni is known for gradually deepening to a richer, more profound olive-brown hue with repeated use. The Lotus Seed's smooth, unadorned surface allows the tea oils and tannins to be absorbed evenly, creating a uniform, lustrous sheen that accentuates the teapot's organic, seed-like form.

We recommend dedicating this Mo Lv Ni Lotus Seed teapot to a single category of tea, such as all dark oolongs or all ripe Pu-erh. The clay is highly porous and will season over time, preserving and enhancing the aroma profile of that tea family, rather than mixing flavors from different varieties.

The Lotus Seed is inspired by the pod of a lotus, featuring a compact, round belly and a short, stubby spout. This shape reduces the distance from the water chamber to the spout, resulting in a fast, crisp pour with minimal dripping, while the round interior provides plenty of room for tea leaves to expand fully.

Mo Lv Ni clay is high-fired and very resilient, so you can safely pour boiling water (212°F or 100°C) directly into it without risk of cracking, provided the teapot has been pre-warmed. However, for the best flavor development and to protect the clay’s seasoning, you should always warm the pot with hot water first before brewing.