{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-140ml-ming-style-de-zhong","title":"Handmade Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha) Teapot 140ml - Ming-Style De Zhong","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 De Zhong (明式德钟) Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e“De Zhong” means “Bell of Virtue.” It is one of the most revered classic shapes in Yixing history, inspired by the restrained elegance of Ming-dynasty aesthetics. The profile recalls an ancient bronze bell — a form associated with uprightness, inner calm, and noble character. This 140ml piece carries the classic markers of the style: a broad, stable base, a straight spout that pours with a clean, powerful stream, and a well-proportioned ear-shaped handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Ore Zhuni (原矿朱泥) Clay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is made from original ore Zhuni, a natural vermilion clay from Yixing. After firing, it shows a striking color ranging from bright orange to deep red, and flushes to a vivid red when rinsed with hot water. Dense and fine-textured, Zhuni presents a tea’s aroma cleanly and holds heat well through the brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e140ml — an ideal size for gongfu brewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully handmade from original ore Zhuni (原矿朱泥)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Ming-style bell profile with minimalist lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to aromatic teas, especially light oolongs such as Tieguanyin and Dancong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dignified, minimalist classic for traditionalists and collectors of classic Yixing shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"隐庐居 Hidden Brews Authentic Yixing Zisha Teapots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50826673586224,"sku":"sku-44565744648327","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/2226\/4112\/files\/product-8564186710151-cover-black.jpg?v=1792263248","url":"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/products\/handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-140ml-ming-style-de-zhong","provider":"Cspuerh (Chen Sheng Hao)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}