Xi Shi Yixing purple clay pot bought from TEAVIVRE.....
Beautiful Shape Yixing Purple Clay (Zi Sha) Teapot for Brewing Teas in Gongfu Way
- Material: Original Purple Clay from Huang Long Shan (黄龙山), Yixing
- Origin: Yixing (宜兴), Jiangsu, China
- Craft: Handmade
- Capacity: 140ml (4.7oz)
This clay is porous when fired and is ideal for the making of teapots. Over time, the clay absorbs the flavors from the tea and releases them later. The teapots have become popular in China since the North Song Dynasty and were traded to many countries.
Features:
Xi Shi Yixing Zi Sha Teapot with element shape, natural beauty as Xi Shi (西施 the name of one of the four great beauties of ancient China) is a classic style which is the first choice for Zi Sha Teapot lovers.
Elegant and fluent line, the proportion coordination, all show the beauty of the full state.
The body of teapot like the pure full round face of a beautiful girl. The spout like beauty cherry mouth of a girl, gentle and graceful. It is not only beautiful, but also practical.
The pearl on the lid just symbolizes the tuinga of the noble person in Chinese ancient times.The handle of the teapot like a woman’s elegant bun which naturally reveal woman’s lovely figure.The inside and bottom of the teapot is carefully crafted. Tea liquor flowing easy and smooth.Excellent air tightness
Press the tiny hole on the lid, downward the spout and no water will leak.Pour water full of the teapot and press the spout, downward the lid it will still tightly stick with teapot.A common Chinese saying goes “In the eyes of a lover, Xi Shi appears”. This phrase means that everyone thinks his/her own partner is as beautiful as Xi Shi, regardless of how they may appear to other people. It is believable that every tea lover and Yixing Clay (Zi Sha) teapot lover will has his “Xi Shi” in his heart.'
Reviews on this pot are fabulous and it has been called the best pot you will ever find for $55. It should be here soon, and I have now found a few tea-guides to help me figure out how to best make use of this baby. And it IS like a baby.......
This is from 'Confessions of an Yixing addict' over at Verdant Tea:
"It is your baby yixing to care for from day one. Anyone remember nanopets? They became so big in grade school that they were banned from the campus. Of course, the tragedy was epic – everyone’s nanopets “passed on” due to lack of food and attention during the school day. Yixing is demanding and rewarding in the same way. A baby yixing teapot is still full of potential. What career path will you choose for it? Oolong? Pu’er? Black tea? Once you choose a career, the pot needs to be trained in the ways of the ways of the world. A responsible parent carefully seasons the pot, and feels reward and satisfaction from their baby growing into a real pot."
And then i decided i needed this, thanks to some good guidance from a friend:
And then i decided i needed this, thanks to some good guidance from a friend:
Golden Zhu Ni "Dragon Egg" created by Wang Jian Ying * 110ml
Clay Material is Golden Zhu Ni from Wei Zhao Village in Yixing county. After firing at 1125C, the clay can contract as much as 25%, making the failure rate from firing quite high. The density of the finished product is quite high, but it's porous enough to allow for gradual seasoning. Seasoning over time will bring luster to the outer surface of the pot and bring out the best qualities of the tea to which the pot is dedicated.
When tapped, the pot made from Golden Zhu Ni has a solid ring to it, pleasant to the ear.
This kind of clay material is especially appropriate for medium to light roast oolongs as well as raw and ripe pu-erh.
Golden Zhu Ni clay is from Wei Zhao Village in Yixing county. After firing at 1125C, the clay can contract as much as 25%, making the failure rate from firing quite high. The density of the finished product is quite high, but it's porous enough to allow for gradual seasoning. Seasoning over time will bring luster to the outer surface of the pot and bring out the best qualities of the tea to which the pot is dedicated.
When tapped, the pot made from Golden Zhu Ni has a solid ring to it, pleasant to the ear.
This kind of clay material is especially appropriate for medium to light roast oolongs as well as raw and ripe pu-erh.
[Product Name] "Long Dan" (Dragon Egg) teapot
[Capacity] 110ml
[Bottom Inscription] "Jianying Zhi Tao" (entirely handmade by Jianying, Golden Zhu Ni clay)
Handmade and kiln roasted at the perfect temperature. It has a fine gloss and a delightful delicate color. Breathes well and is easy to cultivate through brewing tea. It will only increase in beauty as it ages. This teapot has a dignified and traditional shape. Its handle and spout are well-proportioned. This is a product of exquisite craft – simple and refined. It has a tight-fitting lid and a smooth flow of liquid. Practical and useful, this is a product of the highest value.
About the creator: Wang Jianying is a nationally certified practitioner of fine arts and a member of Yixing pottery association. A fourth generation descendant of the famed Fan Dasheng, she is a Fan Family Teapot Company master craftsworker. She has been fascinated with the craft of zisha since childhood. In 1986, she began working with zisha pottery under the tutelage of her mother Fan Yuehong, quickly developing a substantial skillset. In recent years she has benefited from the careful guidance of the current head of the Fan Family Teapot Company, Fan Weiqun, and her pottery making skills have become increasingly mature. Her products have received numerous awards and have appeared in Chinese and international books and other publications. They are widely sought out by collectors.
[Capacity] 110ml
[Bottom Inscription] "Jianying Zhi Tao" (entirely handmade by Jianying, Golden Zhu Ni clay)
Handmade and kiln roasted at the perfect temperature. It has a fine gloss and a delightful delicate color. Breathes well and is easy to cultivate through brewing tea. It will only increase in beauty as it ages. This teapot has a dignified and traditional shape. Its handle and spout are well-proportioned. This is a product of exquisite craft – simple and refined. It has a tight-fitting lid and a smooth flow of liquid. Practical and useful, this is a product of the highest value.
About the creator: Wang Jianying is a nationally certified practitioner of fine arts and a member of Yixing pottery association. A fourth generation descendant of the famed Fan Dasheng, she is a Fan Family Teapot Company master craftsworker. She has been fascinated with the craft of zisha since childhood. In 1986, she began working with zisha pottery under the tutelage of her mother Fan Yuehong, quickly developing a substantial skillset. In recent years she has benefited from the careful guidance of the current head of the Fan Family Teapot Company, Fan Weiqun, and her pottery making skills have become increasingly mature. Her products have received numerous awards and have appeared in Chinese and international books and other publications. They are widely sought out by collectors.
