This teapot is made of rare and precious Qing Hui Zi Ni (青灰紫泥) clay from Huang Long Shan (黃龍山 "Yellow Dragon Mountain") in Yixing.
Yixing Teapot
Xu Bian
Zisha Factory #1
SKU
7843
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Authentic Yixing teapot in the classic flat Xu Bian shape with strainer holes at the spout, handcrafted at the renowned Zisha Factory #1 from precious Qing Hui Zi Ni dark purple clay from Huang Long Shan, aka "Yellow Dragon Mountain". Recommended for brewing roasted Oolong, Pu Erh and black teas.
| Item | Yixing Teapot |
| Shape | Xu Bian (虚扁 "hollow flat") |
| Origin | Yixing, Jiangsu province, China |
| Clay | Qing Hui Zi Ni |
| Volume | 210ml |
| Dimensions | Ø9.7cm, H7cm x L14.5cm |
| Strainer | Ceramic ball filter |
| Maker's Mark | Seal to base |
| Packaging | Padded gift box |
Each item is handmade and unique therefore measurements are approximate and colours may vary
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Zisha Factory #1
Established in 1958, the Zisha or Yixing Factory Number One is a Chinese ceramics institution producing the finest Yixing wares from genuine Yixing clay. The factory is renowned for its skilled and certified artisans, who each go through a rigorous training process to work their way up the ranks of master craftsmanship. In contrast to the likes of Jingdezhen porcelain, Yixing teapots are made by a single potter from start to finish, hence their own names can be found stamped on these creations.
Zisha Hu 紫砂壶
Yixing teapots, also known as Zisha Hu (“purple clay teapot"), are made from the famous iron-rich purple clay of Yixing in Jiangsu province on the eastern coast of China. They are typically small: between 100ml to 300ml in volume, and come in a myriad different shapes and colours. Their compact size – perfect for Gongfu brewing – can be attributed to the fact that they were originally designed for use on the go. Traditionally these teapots are shaped using wooden and bamboo tools then oxidation fired at 1100 to 1200°C. Left unglazed, the porous surface of Zisha Hu slowly absorb the aromatic compounds and oils of the tea brewed in it, thereby seasoning the pot and enhancing the flavour of subsequent infusions. For this reason Yixing teapots are typically used to brew one type of tea only. Due to their excellent heat retention, they are particularly well suited for Pu Erh, Oolong and black teas that are brewed at high temperatures.
