What is a Lion Ball Teapot (Shi Qiu Hu)? The now-popular Lion Ball Teapot (Shi Qiu Hu) emerged in the 1930s as a common household teaware style in the late Qing and early Republican periods. Typically designed with sunflower-petal-shaped patterns, it features...
Xishi Teapot Originally known as the Wendan Teapot, the most refined version of this design was initially called the "Xishi Breast Teapot" (Xishi Ru), as its shape resembles the full bosom of the legendary beauty Xishi. Indeed, the teapot mimics the form of...
The firing temperature for Yixing clay teapots typically ranges between 1100°C and 1200°C. The exact temperature varies depending on the type of clay used.
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:
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...
