{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-170ml-pan-hu","title":"Handmade Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha) Teapot 170ml - Pan Hu","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 Pan Hu (潘壶) Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"Pan Hu\" is a timeless classic named after Pan Shicheng, a prominent Qing Dynasty official and devoted tea connoisseur from Guangdong. He specifically commissioned this elegant teapot design from Yixing to brew his daily tea. Over centuries, the Pan Teapot has become a beloved standard, symbolizing scholarly elegance, tradition, and a refined tea lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design features a tall neck, a domed lid, and a pear-shaped body with a low center of gravity. This wide-bellied shape provides ample space for tea leaves to fully expand and release their flavor. Because Zhuni has a notoriously high shrinkage rate during firing, successfully creating a fully handmade piece of this quality requires exceptional artisanal skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZhu Ni (along with the broader Hong Ni family) is known for its delicate texture and striking appearance. After firing, it features a beautiful color that ranges from bright orange to deep red. When showered with hot water, the clay beautifully comes alive, quickly flushing to a vibrant, bright red that sometimes exhibits a subtle, wandering purple glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Ore Zhuni (原矿朱泥) Clay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade 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\u003e170ml capacity — classic gongfu size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully handmade from Original Ore Zhuni (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 Pan Hu 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":50826757374000,"sku":"sku-44535731880071","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/2226\/4112\/files\/product-8555542806663-cover-black.jpg?v=1792265358","url":"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/products\/handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-170ml-pan-hu","provider":"Cspuerh (Chen Sheng Hao)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}