{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-130ml-160ml-shui-ping","title":"Handmade Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha) Teapot 130ml \/ 160ml - Shui Ping","description":"\u003cp\u003eA purple clay teapot is a type of handmade pottery originating from Yixing, China. Made from rare and natural purple clay, these teapots are prized for enhancing the flavor and aroma of tea while offering a distinct aesthetic appeal. The unique properties of Zisha (purple clay) make it ideal for brewing fine teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Shui Ping (水平壶) Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name “Shui Ping” (水平) means “horizontal balance.” A classic of the Southern Chinese gongfu tea ceremony, where the teapot was traditionally set in a bowl of hot water to keep the tea warm — a well-made Shui Ping floats perfectly upright without tipping. The defining mark of the style is the “three mountains” alignment: the tip of the spout, the top of the handle, and the rim of the lid all sit on one level plane. Its balanced form has long symbolized harmony and steadiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eXiao Mei Yao Zhuni (小煤窑朱泥) Clay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is crafted from Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni, a prized vermilion clay from Yixing. This clay is known for its high shrinkage during firing, which demands great skill to shape fully by hand without warping. It fires to a smooth, lustrous, warm reddish-orange surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 130ml and 160ml — both classic gongfu sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully handmade from premium Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Shui Ping profile with level spout, handle, and rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZhuni’s excellent heat retention suits aromatic teas such as oolong, Tieguanyin, and Dancong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA timeless, minimalist classic — equally at home in daily gongfu practice and in a collector’s cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"隐庐居 Hidden Brews Authentic Yixing Zisha Teapots","offers":[{"title":"130ml (4.4oz)","offer_id":50826673618992,"sku":"sku-44156596846727","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160ml (5.4oz)","offer_id":50826673651760,"sku":"sku-44156596879495","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/2226\/4112\/files\/product-8473417810055-cover-black.jpg?v=1792263248","url":"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/products\/handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-130ml-160ml-shui-ping","provider":"Cspuerh (Chen Sheng Hao)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}