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Style: " Ziye Shi Piao "
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Material: Aged Raw Ore Zini (Lao Zi Ni)
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Artisan: Yang Jin’e
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Year: 2025 (Lunar Year of the Wood Snake)
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Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China
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Capacity: 220 ml
The Ziye Shi Piao: The Scholar's Choice
Renowned for its architectural strength and geometric elegance, the Ziye Shi Piao is a masterpiece of minimalist design. Characterized by its stable triangular profile and balanced proportions, this silhouette is a perennial favorite among tea connoisseurs for its superb handling and steady, powerful pour.
Exquisite Aged Clay: This piece is handcrafted from Aged Raw Ore Zini (Lao Zi Ni). Having been weathered and aged naturally, this clay offers superior breathability and a warm, mellow texture. It is highly responsive to "seasoning" (nourishing the pot), developing a lustrous, mirror-like patina over time that reflects the care of its owner.
Artisan Craftsmanship: Created in 2025, this teapot bears the personal seal of Yang Jin’e. Every curve is meticulously balanced to ensure a smooth, effortless pour and a comfortable grip, making it as functional for daily brewing as it is beautiful for display.
Tea Pairing for Zini
The fundamental principle of pairing lies in how the clay interacts with the tea's characteristics:
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Heat Management: Zini excels at maintaining high, steady temperatures, which is crucial for extracting the deep, complex flavors of fermented or roasted teas.
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Flavor Refinement: Its moderate porosity allows the clay to "breathe," subtly absorbing harsh or astringent notes while smoothing out the overall texture of the tea soup.
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Aromatic Balance: While denser clays like Zhuni are used to highlight high floral notes, Zini is favored for its ability to ground a tea, emphasizing its body, sweetness, and earthy mineral depth.
Whether you are brewing a robust Ripe Pu-erh, a smoky Black Tea, or a complex Wuyi Rock Tea, a well-paired Zini teapot will "season" over time, developing a unique luster while consistently improving the quality of every cup.
