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Yixing Red Clay Xi Shi Lotus Teapot
Yixing Red Clay Xi Shi Lotus Teapot
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Many tea connoisseurs consider the Yixing Dahongpao Red Clay Xi Shi Lotus Teapot an essential addition to any tea enthusiast’s collection. Its exceptional qualities stem from the rare purple clay (ZiSha), sourced exclusively from Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China, and the skilled artisans who craft these pots. Some connoisseurs regard Yixing teapots as the finest vessels for steeping tea.
The following natural characteristics prove the Yixing Dahongpao Red Clay Xi Shi Lotus Teapot was made by distinctive raw material:
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Unique Adsorption: The teapot’s excellent ventilation creates a strong adsorption quality, allowing it to absorb tea aroma with use. Over time, it develops a distinct aroma, so it’s best to use the teapot for one tea type to prevent flavor mixing, which could affect its taste.
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The More Nourished, the More Refined: Unlike many items that wear with use, this teapot improves over time. With frequent cleaning, its body becomes shinier, smoother, and more elegant, exuding a gentle, refined charm.
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Resists Hot and Cold Temperatures: Made from sandy Dahongpao red clay, the teapot conducts heat slowly, offering excellent stability in hot and cold conditions. It remains intact even when heated directly on a stove.
Specifications:
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Material: Yixing Dahongpao Red Clay (大红袍泥)
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Size: Length 12.6 cm (4.96 inches), Height 5.3 cm (2.09 inches)
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Capacity: 200 ml (6.76 oz)
- Teapot Maker: Shen Huifang, a distinguished Yixing purple clay artist and member of the Yixing Pottery Association, was born in 1970 in Yixing. Passionate about purple clay production since childhood, she has developed a unique perspective on teapot artistry, excelling in crafting Xi Shi and Shi Piao pots.
