Purple clay: The purple clay (Zi Sha) has the characteristics of fast heat transmission and good heat preservation. Teapots made by this material are specifically designed to retain the aroma and flavors of the tea. It is better to use a certain Zi Sha Teapot only for one kind of tea.
This clay is porous when fired and is ideal for the making of teapots. Over time, the clay absorbs the flavors from the tea and releases them later. The teapots have become popular in China since the North Song Dynasty and were traded to many countries.
Features:
Xi Shi Yixing Zi Sha Teapot with element shape, natural beauty as Xi Shi (西施 the name of one of the four great beauties of ancient China) is a classic style which is the first choice for Zi Sha Teapot lovers.
Elegant and fluent line, the proportion coordination, all show the beauty of the full state.
The body of teapot like the pure full round face of a beautiful girl.
The spout like beauty cherry mouth of a girl, gentle and graceful. It is not only beautiful, but also practical.
The pearl on the lid just symbolizes the tuinga of the noble person in Chinese ancient times.
The handle of the teapot like a woman’s elegant bun which naturally reveal woman’s lovely figure.
The inside and bottom of the teapot is carefully crafted.
Tea liquor flowing easy and smooth.
Excellent air tightness
Press the tiny hole on the lid, downward the spout and no water will leak.
Pour water full of the teapot and press the spout, downward the lid it will still tightly stick with teapot.
A common Chinese saying goes “In the eyes of a lover, Xi Shi appears”. This phrase means that everyone thinks his/her own partner is as beautiful as Xi Shi, regardless of how they may appear to other people. It is believable that every tea lover and Yixing Clay (Zi Sha) teapot lover will has his “Xi Shi” in his heart.
An exceptionally beautiful, well made, and functional Yixing teapot. Aesthetically pleasing proportions and sleek artistic design. The lid fits perfectly. This is a small teapot. After seasoning, it has taken on the delicious aroma of pu-erh, to which I have dedicated this pot. Highly recommended. Teavivre provided excellent fast service to North Carolina.
By Thomason 1/11/13
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I've had this pot for about two months now. This has been a really great pot so far! Nice quality, tight lid fit, and a quick pour. It seems to take some of the "edge" off of ripe pu'erh. It's gotten a bit darker and started to develop a nice lusterous patina.
By Ainoon 12/6/12
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I love this teapot. It's as perfect as it looks in pictures. :) I use this for shu puerh and plan to get another one for sheng. I just wish Teavivre had more yixing teapots in their selection!
By Drewon 11/2/12
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This has been a wonderful little teapot so far. I have seasoned it and been using it for shu puerh. It gets rid of the sharpness of the tea. I'm definitely going to order another when I get a yixing pot for sheng or tieguanyin
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An exceptionally beautiful, well made, and functional Yixing teapot. Aesthetically pleasing proportions and sleek artistic design. The lid fits perfectly. This is a small teapot. After seasoning, it has taken on the delicious aroma of pu-erh, to which I have dedicated this pot. Highly recommended. Teavivre provided excellent fast service to North Carolina.
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I've had this pot for about two months now. This has been a really great pot so far! Nice quality, tight lid fit, and a quick pour. It seems to take some of the "edge" off of ripe pu'erh. It's gotten a bit darker and started to develop a nice lusterous patina.
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I love this teapot. It's as perfect as it looks in pictures. :) I use this for shu puerh and plan to get another one for sheng. I just wish Teavivre had more yixing teapots in their selection!
Rating :
This has been a wonderful little teapot so far. I have seasoned it and been using it for shu puerh. It gets rid of the sharpness of the tea. I'm definitely going to order another when I get a yixing pot for sheng or tieguanyin