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.
"Xubian" yixing teapot is considered one of the most challenging shapes to create in traditional handmade purple clay pottery. In fact, it's said in the industry that "one point of shaping equals one point of difficulty in forming." To create this teapot, the potter must start with a cylindrical shape and then use a "clay pat" to gently tap and flatten the clay without causing it to collapse. This requires a great deal of skill and precision in manual operation, making it a difficult and time-consuming process. Despite the challenges, the Xubian teapot is highly valued by collectors and tea enthusiasts for its unique and elegant shape, as well as its ability to brew tea with a rich and full flavor.
"Yangtong" zisha teapot means barrel-shaped pot is a common style among the purple clay teapot varieties, and it is also a special name for a teapot style. Since its creation in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, the purple clay barrel-shaped pot has become popular due to its simple design, convenient use, easy to handle, and easy to brew tea. It has been widely accepted, appreciated, and collected by most purple clay teapot enthusiasts, and has become one of the classic traditional works of zisha teapot.
"Xiaoying" yixing zisha teapot - This zisha teapot embodies the Chinese values of peace, harmony, and pursuit of happiness. Its name "xiaoying" means "smiling and peaceful," reflecting an optimistic and open-minded attitude. Although the teapot itself does not have a smile, its pot body exudes a sense of joy and contentment, making the viewer feel its "smile" meaning.
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