{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-230ml-li-xing","title":"Handmade Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha) Teapot 230ml - 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) Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Li Xing\" directly translates to \"Pear Shape.\" This is one of the most classic and enduring shapes in the history of Yixing teapots, originating during the Ming Dynasty. Pears have historically been viewed as elegant and refined fruits in Chinese culture. The bottom-heavy design symbolizes stability, groundedness, and completeness, making it a favorite among scholars and tea masters for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is a masterpiece of minimalist elegance. True to its name, the body swells at the base and tapers gracefully toward the lid, perfectly mimicking the organic curves of a ripe pear. The seamlessly integrated lid, gracefully curved spout, and rounded handle offer a comfortable, balanced grip and a powerful, smooth pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTianqing Ni 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\u003e230ml capacity — a larger gongfu size for sharing\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 Li Xing 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":50826757439536,"sku":"sku-44630581674119","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/2226\/4112\/files\/product-8576343376007-cover-black.jpg?v=1792265358","url":"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/products\/handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-230ml-li-xing","provider":"Cspuerh (Chen Sheng Hao)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}