Mastering Tradition: Yao Huajun’s Classic Archaic Yixing Zisha Teapot in Premium Golden Osmanthus Clay

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$471.43Yao Huajun’s 240cc Yixing teapot, made with Golden Osmanthus clay and Lu Hao’s engravings, embodies timeless craftsmanship for premium tea brewing.

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The Yixing purple clay teapot stands as a treasure among Chinese traditional handicrafts. This teapot created by senior craftsman Yao Huajun, who studied under Jiangsu Province's master artisan Yang Qinfang, embodies centuries-old craftsmanship.

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Named "Antique Imitation", this 240-milliliter purple clay teapot features streamlined contours and an ergonomic handle. Its high-temperature Jingui clay, fired above 1250°C, develops golden speckles resembling osmanthus blooms. The material enhances tea aroma retention while developing richer patina through use.

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National artisan Lu Hao carved landscape patterns on the unglazed body using bamboo tools, depicting distant mountains and pine trees on one side with bold calligraphy "Qing Xin" (Clear Mind) on the reverse. The zisha teapot's precisely angled spout ensures drip-free pouring, with its 8cm base diameter providing stable placement on tea trays.

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This Chinese Yixing teapot excels in brewing pu'er and dark teas through its micro-porous walls that allow controlled oxidation. Maintenance involves initial tea-water boiling and avoiding detergents. Authentic purple clay teapots exhibit metallic resonance when tapped and visible handcrafting marks inside.

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As a collectible item, Yao's creation combines rare mineral clay with low firing success rates. Over time, the handmade Yixing zisha teapot develops unique historical character through tea stains and natural color deepening. Its design balances classical aesthetics with modern functionality across thirty meticulous production stages.

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Using such spiritual props for tea rituals encourages mindfulness - watching amber liquid flow from the spout, inhaling evolving aromas, and feeling warmth transmitted through the clay surface. This purple clay teapot set becomes not just a utensil but a legacy object, accompanying owners through countless serene afternoons while preserving Chinese cultural heritage.