{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-200ml-xu-bian","title":"Handmade Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha) Teapot 200ml - Xu Bian","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 Xu Bian (虚扁壶) Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"Xu Bian\" is one of the most classic and revered shapes in the history of Yixing pottery. In traditional Chinese philosophy, the flat and wide profile represents groundedness, humility, and an open, receptive mind. It embodies the Daoist concept of holding space and remaining grounded while accommodating all things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafting a fully handmade \"Xu Bian\" teapot is a monumental test of a potter's skill. Because the body is so wide and flat, it is highly prone to sagging or collapsing during the high-temperature firing process. Successfully creating this shape requires masterful control over the clay's tension. This 200ml teapot is crafted from premium original ore Jiangpo Ni (Jiangpo Clay), which is celebrated for its slightly grainy, rustic texture and its beautiful reddish-orange hue speckled with natural yellow particles. The seamless, elegant transition from the flattened body to the spout and handle provides both striking visual balance and a comfortable, ergonomic pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Ore Jiangpo Ni (降坡泥) Clay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted from original ore Jiangpo Ni, celebrated for its slightly grainy, rustic texture and its beautiful reddish-orange hue speckled with natural yellow particles — a distinctive, unadorned character prized by traditionalists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200ml capacity — classic gongfu size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully handmade from Original Ore Jiangpo Ni (Jiangpo Clay)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for ripe and aged pu-erh, roasted oolong and black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic Xu Bian 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":50826757996592,"sku":"sku-44014572798087","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/2226\/4112\/files\/product-8432215228551-cover-black.jpg?v=1792265365","url":"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/products\/handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-200ml-xu-bian","provider":"Cspuerh (Chen Sheng Hao)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}