{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-150ml-200ml-xi-shi","title":"Handmade Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha) Teapot 150ml \/ 200ml - Xi Shi","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 Xi Shi (西施壶) Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed after Xi Shi, the most renowned of the Four Beauties of ancient China, this teapot is celebrated for its graceful and elegant curves. The rounded, full body is designed to embody classical feminine beauty, softness, and purity, making it one of the most iconic, enduring, and beloved shapes in Yixing Zisha history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 200ml teapot perfectly showcases the minimalist beauty of the classic Xi Shi design. It features a seamless flush lid (Jie Gai), a delicate short spout that ensures a smooth pour, and an elegant inverted ear-shaped handle. It is fully hand-crafted from the highly prized Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni, a premium and rare red clay famous for its high shrinkage rate and extreme difficulty to fire. The resulting teapot boasts a rich, natural reddish hue and a finely textured surface that will develop a stunning, glass-like gloss (patina) over time with daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eXiao Mei Yao Zhuni (小煤窑朱泥) Clay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted 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 that develops a rich patina with regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 150ml \/ 200ml — classic gongfu sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully handmade from Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni (Premium Vermilion Clay)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for aromatic teas: young raw pu-erh, light oolongs such as Tieguanyin and Dancong, and black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic Xi Shi for the gongfu tea table — and a fine example of traditional Yixing craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"隐庐居 Hidden Brews Authentic Yixing Zisha Teapots","offers":[{"title":"150ml (5oz)","offer_id":50826758389808,"sku":"sku-44156602908807","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200ml (6.7oz)","offer_id":50826758422576,"sku":"sku-44156602941575","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/2226\/4112\/files\/product-8471585751175-cover-black.jpg?v=1792265367","url":"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/products\/handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-150ml-200ml-xi-shi","provider":"Cspuerh (Chen Sheng Hao)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}