{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-250ml-xi-shi","title":"Handmade Yixing Purple Clay (Zisha) Teapot 250ml - Xi Shi","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 Xi Shi (西施) Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed after Xi Shi, one of the legendary Four Beauties of ancient China, this teapot's design is inspired by her graceful and voluptuous figure. In Chinese tea culture, the Xi Shi teapot symbolizes elegance, feminine beauty, and timeless charm, making it one of the most iconic and beloved teapot shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 250ml teapot perfectly captures the classic minimalist beauty of the \"Xi Shi\" style. It features a perfectly round and plump body, a delicate short spout, a charming pearl-like lid knob, and a traditional inverted handle.\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\u003e250ml 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 Xi Shi 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":50826757472304,"sku":"sku-44630512140423","price":259.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0295\/2226\/4112\/files\/product-8576329252999-cover-black.jpg?v=1792265358","url":"https:\/\/cspuerh.com\/products\/handmade-yixing-purple-clay-zisha-teapot-250ml-xi-shi","provider":"Cspuerh (Chen Sheng Hao)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}