Since the 15th Century, prized for their elegance and exceptional tea brewing capabilities. Made of yixing unglazed clay, they absorb teas' essential oils and improve ensuing brews.
A flattened persimmon-shaped teapot is called a "Short Pan," a slightly taller and flattened spherical-shaped teapot is called a "Medium Pan," and a teapot with a taller and pear-shaped body is called a "Tall Pan." When their daughters got married, they would give a Pan teapot as part of their dowry, hoping that their daughters would be able to live a prosperous life like "Pan Shicheng" who the inventor of the "pan" teapot. teapots that are passed down as part of the dowry are not necessarily used for brewing tea, but can also be placed on dressing tables to hold hair oil. After the female owner passes away, they are often used as burial objects to show gratitude to her family for raising her.
"Shuiping“ zisha teapot-Chinese Kung Fu tea is a traditional brewing method that involves putting a large amount of tea leaves in a teapot and only brewing with boiling water, allowing the tea juice to slowly seep out. To achieve this, the teapot must be placed in a tea bowl or tea sea, with hot water poured around the outside of the teapot, causing it to float in the hot water and allowing the tea juice to be brewed. This requires an exquisite production process, with the clay used for the spout and handle of the teapot being of equal quality. When the teapot floats on the surface of the water, it must maintain a horizontal position without tilting, hence the name "shuiping" teapot.
"Xishi" yixing teapot is the quintessential model and the most popular style of Yixing clay teapot. It boasts a round and plump body, a cut lid, a short spout, and an inverted handle. The pot's body resembles the full breast of a young woman, while the knob on the lid is shaped like a nipple. The bottom of the pot curves inward naturally, and the handle is fashioned like an upside-down ear, reminiscent of the hairstyle of ancient Chinese women. When pouring tea, the handle resembles the slender waist of a beautiful woman. The Xishi teapot is renowned for its unique ability to brew tea, allowing the tea leaves to fully expand and release a more intense aroma and flavor.
Pear-shaped yixing teapot,it is one of the pot styles that originated in the Chian Yuan Dynasty and became popular during the China Ming Dynasty. It is named after its pear-like shape.
"Shipiao" Yixing teapot- this zisha teapot is a traditional Chinese tea set characterized by its gourd-like or calabash-like shape, with a small top and large bottom, a sturdy and short spout, and a pyramid-shaped body that exudes elegance. Made from high-quality purple clay material, this teapot is known for its hardness and durability, as well as its stable and easy-to-use design. The short and powerful straight spout ensures a smooth and steady flow of water, while the pyramid-shaped body adds a touch of sophistication to any tea ceremony.
This teapot has a cute and silly appearance, so it's named "Han Piao".
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