Laughing Cherry Blossom Teapot （Xiao Ying Teapot） The Laughing Cherry Blossom teapot (笑樱壶, Xiaoying Hu) originated in the Ming Dynasty and remains one of the most iconic shapes in Yixing zisha teapot history. Widely beloved for its bold, dynamic form, the...
Why Are Authentic Siyutao Teapots So Expensive? Firstly, authentic Yixing teapots are only handmade—machine-made and slip-cast teapots are not officially recognized as genuine Yixing teapots. Siyutao exclusively produces handcrafted teapots. Craftsmanship Cost: The teapots boast exceptional craftsmanship, high artistic value,...
How to Arrange a Chinese Tea Ceremony Take a look at this rectangular tea setup—a standard tea arrangement diagram for right-handed brewing. The components are labeled as follows: Water Boiler (a vessel for boiling water) Brewing Vessel (a container for steeping tea...
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.
