The Yixing Clay Xi Shi Peony Teapot uses the raw ore purple clay of Huanglongshan and is completed after high temperature firing. The teapot has good heat resistance and will not crack due to high temperature. The teapot will absorb the aroma of tea after long-term use. Even if it is only added with boiled water, it can emit charming tea fragrance. The teapot spout is made by hand, and the water-flow is smooth without dragging. The handle of the teapot is designed in the shape of an ear, which is beautiful and comfortable to hold. Round foot teapot bottom, placed smoothly. The spherical water outlet of the inner strainer can filter excess tea residue and improve the taste of tea.
Many tea connoisseurs would say that the Yixing Clay Xi Shi Peony Teapot is an indispensable item for a tea enthusiast's collection. The qualities that make them truly special are directly linked to the purple clay (ZiSha), found only in the Yixing, Jiangsu province of China, and the highly skilled craftspeople commissioned to create the pots. Yixing teapot is considered by some connoisseurs as the best possible way to steep tea. Tea and painting Tea sets, caddies and packing papers are the space of tea-painting. Purple sand teapot or porcelains are painted the picture with the theme of tea, which is more notable on caddies. In the market of second-hand goods you may happen to see the old caddies that made before in the foundation of New China, its painting often are beautiful ladies of Shanghai in 1930s, which also can be appreciated as tea-painting. Chinese calligraphy focuses on using simple lines to express abundant ideological connotation, just like the simple color contrast of tea and water reflects a colorful world. It pursuits the internal sense of life showing by plain elegance other than gorgeous appearance. There are increasing calligraphies about tea since the Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty, such as Mifu's Tiaoxi Brook, Zheng Xie Bamboo Pole and Wang Caolin's Tasting Jing Countyâs tea in Youfu Room.
Made Of: Purple Clay (ç´«ç ).
Size: Length 13.3 cm (5.2"), Height 8.5 cm (3.3").
Capacity: 270 ml (9.1 oz).
Teapot Maker:Hu Zhongwang, male, who is a low-key and down-to-earth person. He has worked hard for more than 30 years in Yihai, and he is the best in the industry. A worthy representative of strength, following the ancient method of making pots, the solid traditional skills have created the essence of Zhan's pot-making skills, the works are elegant in shape, broad in lines, full of charm, and realistic. Use and watch as one. Peony Xishi, handmade by Hu Zhongwang.
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