{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-160ml-gao-shi-piao","title":"Handmade Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha) Teapot 160ml - Gao Shi Piao","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 Gao Shi Piao (高石瓢) Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gao Shi Piao\" is a graceful variation of the legendary \"Shi Piao\" design. Originally inspired by the heavy stone dippers used in ancient China to boil water, the classic Shi Piao is known for its stable, pyramid-like shape. The \"Tall\" (Gao) version elongates this profile, exchanging some of the rugged heaviness for a sense of upward elegance and refined scholarly taste. The stable triangular structure symbolizes steadfastness and inner strength, while the smooth, upward-reaching lines represent continuous personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 160ml teapot perfectly captures the geometric beauty of the classic design. It rests stably on three subtle \"nail\" feet, featuring a straight, powerful spout for a powerful pour, and a traditional bridge-shaped knob on the lid. The clay used is the highly sought-after \"Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni\" (Little Coal Mine Vermilion Clay), famous for its rich, warm reddish-orange hue and extremely fine texture. Because Zhuni clay has a high shrinkage rate during the kiln firing process, handcrafting such precise, straight geometric lines without warping requires masterful skill.\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\u003e160ml capacity — classic gongfu size\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 Gao Shi Piao 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":"Default Title","offer_id":50826758127664,"sku":"sku-44018214273159","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/2226\/4112\/files\/product-8434336268423-cover-black.jpg?v=1792265365","url":"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/products\/handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-160ml-gao-shi-piao","provider":"Cspuerh (Chen Sheng Hao)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}