Handmade Han Tang Shi Piao Yixing Zisha Teapot

Han Tang Shi Piao is also known as short Shi Piao. It is a style developed and transformed by Master Xu Hantang on the basis of the Shi Piao Teapot. It is flatter and has smoother lines than Shi Piao; the teapot spout, body, and handle naturally transition; the lid and body of the pot are practically blended, making it beautiful and dignified. It has a capacity of 130ml, which is plenty for 1-2 people to use.

Material - Zhu Ni

Because it is made from zhuni, this teapot is a rich red color with a slightly orange hue, and a smooth, soft surface. The style of the teapot is simple and understated, yet at the same time quaint and elegant; the material has a distinctive double-pore surface with tiny corrugations, allowing the teapot to both breathe and to hold in the fragrances and tastes of tea brewed with it.

Note: make sure to “preheat” or warm the teapot before using it to brew, by pouring warm water into and over it before the water for your tea. Zhuni does not react well to quick changes in temperature.

Origin

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.