What is the best teapot for Chinese tea?
The Purple Clay Teapot The purple clay teapot (Zisha teapot) is widely regarded as the best vessel for brewing tea, and for good reason. Here’s why:
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How to Identify an Authentic Yixing Teapot
How to Identify an Authentic Yixing Teapot 1. Listen to the Sound Yixing teapots are made from Zisha clay, which differs from ceramic or earthenware. After being fired at over 1000°C, an authentic Yixing teapot produces a deep, mellow sound—neither...
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The Art of Yixing Zisha Teapots: A Study on Glazing Practices
Nestled in the heart of Jiangsu Province, the city of Yixing has been revered for centuries as the birthplace of zisha (purple clay) teapots—a pinnacle of Chinese ceramic craftsmanship.
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How to Determine the Age of an Antique Yixing Teapot: A Collector's Guide
How to Determine the Age of an Antique Yixing Teapot: A Collector's Guide 1. Historical Documentation (文献考证) 2.Shape and Style (造型) 3. Clay Composition (胎质) 4. Craftsmanship Techniques (制作工艺) 5. Inscriptions and Seals (款识与铭刻) Conclusion -------------------------------------------------------------- Authenticating and dating antique...
Yixing Zisha Teapot Fired Kilns
Yixing Zisha Teapot Fired Kilns Table for contents 1.temperatures 2. Dragon Kilns 3. Downdraft Kilns 4. Tunnel Kilns 5. Push Plate Kilns 6. Electric Kilns From raw clay to masterpiece, the firing process is the defining step that breathes life...
