Zisha Teapots: Handcrafted with rare clay, blending tradition and modern elegance.

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$342.86The Zisha teapot, a treasure among traditional Chinese tea ware, carries a thousand years of cultural heritage and exquisite craftsmanship. Today, we introduce a fully

Zisha Teapots: original mine green clay | national-level master 1

This Yixing zisha teapot is named "Han Fang," a classic style in traditional Chinese teaware. Crafted manually by experienced artisans using original Republic-era green clay material, it has a 450ml capacity ideal for group tea sessions. The teapot's square silhouette with clean lines showcases Chinese craftsmanship's pursuit of balanced aesthetics.

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The special material comes from green clay naturally aged since China's Republican period. After high-temperature firing, the surface reveals a unique dark green luster resembling fresh spring leaves - neither overly bright nor dull.

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National craft artist Wang Qiming, with over three decades of experience, personally completes each step using traditional techniques. He insists manual clay manipulation is crucial for creating "living" teapots by sensing material humidity.

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The production involves meticulous processes: hammering clay hundreds of times to remove air bubbles, precision shaping with specialized tools, and bamboo-tool finishing for seamless joints. The spout and handle maintain perfect hydrodynamic balance.

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Rose patterns adorning this purple clay teapot aren't painted but inlaid with differently colored zisha clays. Artisans shape red clay into petals before carefully attaching them, ensuring floral designs integrate naturally after firing.

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This handmade yixing teapot enhances tea brewing through its dual-porosity structure that absorbs aromas and moderate wall thickness maintaining heat without scalding. Particularly suitable for pu'erh and black teas, it develops natural patina over time.

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As collectible art, each fully manual zisha teapot becomes unique and valuable. Wang's works are highly sought after, with this "Han Fang" model offering great appreciation potential due to its classic form and masterful execution.

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Proper care involves rinsing with water only, dedicating to one tea type, and storing in ventilated areas. Display cabinets protect unused teapots while showcasing their beauty.

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Foreign enthusiasts will appreciate this Yixing teapot's ergonomic 450ml design (serving four cups), balanced weight, and specially angled spout preventing spills. Its squared form bridges Eastern heritage and modern aesthetics.

Integral to Chinese tea culture, this china purple clay teapot combines traditional techniques with modern usability. Whether for daily use or display, it embodies ceramic artistry through preserved handcraft methods and thoughtful improvements.

With growing global interest in Chinese tea, this yixing teapot helps foreigners authentically experience tea culture. The capacity suits Western habits while demonstrating oriental craftsmanship when hosting guests.

Authenticity verification includes checking manual texturing inside, precise lid fit, and accompanying certificates with master's signature and verification numbers traceable on official websites.

Patience rewards zisha teapot users. Initial earthy odors disappear after tea rinses. Decades of care transform it into a luminous companion, gradually gaining spiritual significance as both functional tool and cultural legacy.