Exquisite Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot: Feng Wenting’s Artisan Craftsmanship

2025-08-30 Zisha Teapot Guide Categroy：under 200cc Views：55

Handmade Feng Wenting Zisha teapot: 160cc, natural variegated clay, 7-hole filter, low-ring knob, and flared spout design.

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The lid of this Yixing purple clay teapot features a low, round knob at its apex. This design allows fingers to grip the lid effortlessly, offering exceptional comfort during opening and closing. The knob's height is meticulously calculated to avoid bulkiness while maintaining functional efficiency. When brewing tea, a slight finger motion easily lifts the lid, making it ideal for frequent daily use.

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The teapot's rim adopts a flared spout design. This structural choice serves dual purposes: it creates an elegant pouring arc that minimizes dripping, and provides ample space for inserting tea leaves or removing residue. Tea enthusiasts can conveniently observe leaves unfurling through this generously proportioned opening.

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Crafted by Feng Wenting, a respected Yixing artisan with over a decade of experience, this zisha teapot exemplifies traditional craftsmanship blended with contemporary aesthetics. Specializing in harmonious body proportions, Feng personally shapes each piece from clay slab to final firing, leaving characteristic hand-formed textures visible inside the vessel.

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The raw material originates from Huanglong Mountain's mineral-rich zisha clay. When fired, this clay develops distinctive purple speckles resembling celestial patterns across the surface. With prolonged use, the purple clay teapot develops a warmer patina while maintaining excellent breathability that enhances tea aroma extraction.

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This 160-milliliter Chinese Yixing teapot perfectly serves individual tea sessions or small gatherings. Its compact size accommodates office use or travel, with seven-tenths water volume ideal for green teas and full capacity suitable for oolong varieties.

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Seven precisely arranged drainage holes circle the spout base in this handmade Yixing zisha teapot. This multi-aperture system effectively filters fine tea particles while maintaining smooth water flow. The teapot delivers a coherent stream when tilted and immediate flow cessation when upright, with easy residue removal through simple rinsing.

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The ergonomic design shines through thoughtful details - body curves matching palm contours, balanced weight distribution when filled, and a spout angle enabling controlled pouring without excessive elevation. Seamless handle integration ensures comfortable prolonged handling without pressure points.

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For optimal use of this purple clay teapot set, pre-warm with hot water to slightly expand the clay and intensify tea fragrance. After each use, air-dry thoroughly and periodically polish with a tea cloth to develop natural patina. With proper care, this spiritual props in tea culture can become a lifelong companion, gradually absorbing the essence of countless brewings.

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