{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-220ml-ziye-shipiao","title":"Handmade Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha) Teapot 220ml - Ziye Shipiao (Ziye Stone Scoop)","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 Ziye Shipiao (子冶石瓢) Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe term \"Shipiao\" (Stone Scoop) originates from the profound Chinese philosophical idiom, \"Out of three thousand miles of weak water, I take but one scoop to drink.\" It symbolizes single-minded devotion, contentment, and a firm, resolute character, making it a masterpiece of literati aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis teapot serves as a masterful example of geometric and minimalist beauty. The body features a distinctive pyramidal shape with straight, clean, and powerful lines. It is constructed with a straight tubular spout, a bridge-shaped lid knob, and a sturdy triangular handle, all resting perfectly balanced on three subtle nail-like feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTianqing Ni (Azure Clay) is the absolute pinnacle of Zisha, revered as the \"King of Zi Ni.\" Authentic Huanglong Mountain ore is no longer mined, which makes it a highly coveted collector’s treasure. Named for its raw grayish-blue state—resembling a sky clearing after rain—it fires into a profound, dark liver-red. When showered with hot water, the clay awakens with a jade-like luster and a subtle, inner cyan glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTianqing Ni (天青泥) Clay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from Tianqing Ni, a treasured purple clay revered as the “King of Zi Ni.” Incredibly fine and smooth to the touch, it fires to a deep, dark red with a subtle inner glow, and quickly develops a beautiful patina with regular use. Its breathable, dual-porosity structure softens the water and rounds out the brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e220ml capacity — classic gongfu size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully handmade from Original Ore Tianqing Ni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for rich, aged or well-oxidized teas: ripe pu-erh, aged raw pu-erh, dark oolong and aged white tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic Ziye Shipiao 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":50826757636144,"sku":"sku-44630597632135","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/2226\/4112\/files\/product-8576348684423-cover-black.jpg?v=1792265358","url":"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/products\/handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-220ml-ziye-shipiao","provider":"Cspuerh (Chen Sheng Hao)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}