{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-170ml-li-xing-pear-shape","title":"Handmade Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha) Teapot 170ml - Li Xing (Pear Shape)","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 Li Xing (梨形壶, Pear Shape) Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pear shape is one of the most enduring profiles in Yixing history. Narrower at the top and swelling to a full, rounded base, it carries a sense of grounded elegance prized by Chinese scholars for centuries. This 170ml piece is a study in smooth, uninterrupted lines, with spout and handle seamlessly integrated for a clean pour and a comfortable, ergonomic grip.\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\u003e170ml — a versatile size for gongfu brewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully handmade from premium Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic pear-shape profile with graceful, balanced lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits aromatic oolongs (Dancong, Tieguanyin) and black teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA functional classic for daily tea practice — and a fine example of traditional Yixing craftsmanship for the collector’s shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"隐庐居 Hidden Brews Authentic Yixing Zisha Teapots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50826673520688,"sku":"sku-44018210504839","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/2226\/4112\/files\/product-8434336039047-cover-black.jpg?v=1792263248","url":"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/products\/handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-170ml-li-xing-pear-shape","provider":"Cspuerh (Chen Sheng Hao)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}