Feature
Kore Dào (道) — Black Clay
Kore Qì (氣) — Red Clay
Clay Material
Natural black clay — dense, high heat retention
Natural red clay — porous, breathable
Best Use Case
Dark leaf tobacco and hot sessions
Overall performance for all tobacco types
Heat Behavior
Handles hotter without overheating. Steady, sustained, controlled.
Breathes during the session — porous clay self-regulates and releases moisture.
Charcoal Usage
Heavier — built for bigger loads, runs hotter by design
Moderate — the bowl modulates itself
Session Length
Slow-burn, deliberate, long-form when packed deep
Versatile — handles long sessions with less babysitting
Flavor Profile
Grounded and neutral — lets the tobacco lead
Vivid, expressive — reacts faster to heat changes
Performance with Blonde Leaf
Works well, may require slightly more heat
Rated for balanced, versatile performance
Available Sizes
Short 15g · Short 30g · Tall 15g · Tall 30g
Short 15g · Short 30g · Tall 15g · Tall 30g
Short Profile (~15g)
Focused, concentrated sessions. Gets hot to the touch — use a glove or cloth to swap.
Focused, concentrated sessions. Gets hot to the touch — use a glove or cloth to swap.
Tall Profile
Practical, easy to manage. Can be held and swapped by hand, even when hot.
Practical, easy to manage. Can be held and swapped by hand, even when hot.
Lotus® HMD Compatibility
Lotus I+, I+3, II, III
Lotus I+, I+3, II, III
Third-party HMD Compatible
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Seasons With Use
Yes — black clay deepens with use
Yes — porous red clay develops over time
