Gold Virtue Yixing Clay Teapot (君德藝興茶壶, Jūn Dé Yìxìng Cháhú, "Gold Virtue Yixing Teapot") This clay is known as "Gold Crimson Clay", which seems like an oxymoron. It is so-named because it is gold in color but unlike the yellow-colored Duàn Ní "sectioned clay", it is a pure Yixing clay and it behaves more like crimson clay (Zǐshā) than purple sand clay (Zǐshā) with respect to how it contracts when fired, its physical properties such as heat retention and acoustic qualities, and its effect on the tea.
Like other Yixing clays, it is porous and will absorb the flavor of tea steeped in it, developing a patina with use and in turn influencing the character of tea made in it. For this reason it is recommended that this pot be dedicated to a particular type of tea, so that the flavor of the pot isn't adulterated.
The Chinese name of this pot shape is Jun De, which is difficult to translate but can be interpreted as "Scholarly Virtue". Its shape is similar to the Pear Shape pot but is more compressed. This pot is well-suited for compressed teas such as pu'er, heicha, and aged white tea because its round belly leaves plenty of space for the leaves to expand. This pot is 115ml， and is fully handmade by teapot artist Cheng Zhu.