Golden Line Xi Shi Yixing Zisha Teapot

Xi Shi is a classic type of Zisha teapot, with a moderate size capable of holding nearly all types of tea leaves and also suitable for those leaves to stretch and expand while brewing. TeaVivre’s Xi Shi teapot has a round body and short spout with many filter holes, both preventing tea leaves and residue from coming out as well as allowing the liquid to flow easily.

The surface of the teapot’s body is lightly inscribed and then painted with gold lines, embellishing the overall beauty as well as giving it another aesthetic layer.

Zi Ni: Zi Ni is a classic and widely recognized Zisha clay on the market, refined from Zisha ore dug out of the mine of Huanglong, Yixing. This clay has a stable, mature color, a high iron content, and good breathability and structure. Along with this, it barely contracts when fired and molds easily, marking it as a good choice for large crafts and also the first choice of clay for many Zisha makers. Teapots made out of Zi Ni can easily maintain a lustrous shine, and are generally preferred for brewing light-roasted oolong or pu-erh teas.

Yixing County is known as the Pottery Capital of China for its extensive 6500-year history of the craft. The area boasts abundant resources of argil, tea, bamboo, and charcoal, each of which contributes an important base material for the making of pottery. Yixing Zisha products have earned countless prizes both at home in China as well as abroad, with a few exceptional works presented as national gifts during international diplomacy.