How to "Nurture" a Purple Clay Teapot?
How to "Nurture" a Purple Clay Teapot? After developing a liking for tea, one often ends up buying a purple clay Teapot.I remember when I bought my first purple clay teapot; it was so precious to me that I handled the initial preparation w...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

Song Dynasty Tea Utensils
Song Dynasty Tea Utensils When purchasing a Purple Clay Teapot, enthusiasts usually fear two things the most: first, buying a fake purple clay Teapot; second, and most importantly, buying a chemical teapot. So, how should one...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

Zisha Teapot: For Beginners, How to Enjoy a Zisha Teapot?
Zisha Teapot: For Beginners, How to Enjoy a Zisha Teapot? Auction houses see Zisha Teapots sold for millions, deterring many ordinary people. Is Zisha collecting just a game for the rich?You might be overthinking it…While making teapots is an art, most of us...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

Purple Clay Trivia: Why do seasoned teapot enthusiasts focus on the base of the pot?
Purple Clay Trivia: Why do seasoned teapot enthusiasts focus on the base of the pot? When seasoned Teapot enthusiasts examine a pot,they always pay particular attention to the base of the Purple Clay Teapot. What is so important about the base? Why can experts determine the quality of...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

Purple Clay Trivia: What special precautions should you take when using a Zhuni Teapot?
Purple Clay Trivia: What special precautions should you take when using a Zhuni Teapot? Do not use boiling water directlyZhuni Teapots have a high iron content, resulting in a larger expansion coefficient and greater susceptibility to thermal shock after firing. If the pot has not been u...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

The Story of Su Dongpo and the Purple Clay Teapot
The Story of Su Dongpo and the Purple Clay Teapot There are many stories involving celebrities that are well-known in the world of purple clay Teapots, among which the most famous is undoubtedly the “Dongpo Tiliang Teapot.” The image above is...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

【Teaware】Overview of the Effects of Silver, Copper, and Iron Kettles
【Teaware】Overview of the Effects of Silver, Copper, and Iron Kettles Silver Kettle1. Softening Water: When water is boiled in a silver kettle, it softens, producing a remarkable softening effect. The ancients referred to this as “silk-like water,” describing how soft a...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

The Classic Yixing Pot Shape: The Shiliao (Stone Spout)
The Classic Yixing Pot Shape: The Shiliao (Stone Spout) The Shiliao Teapot is a traditional and classic shape in Yixing pottery, embodying the essence of wisdom desiring firmness, actions desiring squareness, the application of both rigidity and flexibi...

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Purple Clay Trivia: What are the Characteristics of a Good Shi Piao Pot?
Purple Clay Trivia: What are the Characteristics of a Good Shi Piao Pot? "Shi Piao," along with traditional shapes such as "Duo Zhi," "Pao Zun," and "Fang Gu," are known in the purple clay industry as "indestructible forms."Florian Xu (Xu Hantang once discussed the charac...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

Zisha Teapot Doesn-t Scald Your Hands When Brewing Tea: Is This a Myth?
Zisha Teapot Doesn-t Scald Your Hands When Brewing Tea: Is This a Myth? Online sources claim that the sand-like texture of a zisha Teapot conducts heat slowly, making it comfortable to hold or grip without burning your hands. Is it true that a genuine high-quality zisha t...

Tea News · May 06, 2025