Purple Clay Trivia: Why is the lid knob on the Jingzhou Shipiao Pot Uncomfortable to Hold?
Purple Clay Trivia: Why is the lid knob on the Jingzhou Shipiao Pot Uncomfortable to Hold? Among classic purple clay Teapots, people tend to favor the Shipiao pot the most. The Shipiao pot typically comes in two variations: the Ziyi Shipiao and the Jingzhou Shipiao. Due to its practicality...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

How to Quickly Improve Your Yixing Teapot Appreciation Skills?
How to Quickly Improve Your Yixing Teapot Appreciation Skills? Many Yixing enthusiasts are newcomers to the world of purple clay, and the journey of appreciating and collecting Teapots can be long and challenging, with many unsure of where to start when it comes...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

Stop Messing Around with the Teapot—One Picture to Understand Various Kinds of Purple Clay Used in Teapots
Stop Messing Around with the Teapot—One Picture to Understand Various Kinds of Purple Clay Used in Teapots ...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

Purple Clay Pottery Tips: Nourishing Your Pot Requires Patience
Purple Clay Pottery Tips: Nourishing Your Pot Requires Patience Nourishing your pot requires patience and calm; rushing the process will only result in half the effectiveness and may spoil the outcome. Each detail of the process should be handled with care, but ea...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

You Can-t Say You Love Tea If You Can-t Even Hold the Teapot Properly!
You Can-t Say You Love Tea If You Can-t Even Hold the Teapot Properly! Tea art is all about elegance and beauty, from the arrangement of the tea setting and the selection of individual items to even the gestures used when brewing tea. All these elements contribute to enh...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

The Generosity of the Pot, the Tolerance of the Cup
The Generosity of the Pot, the Tolerance of the Cup I once saw a comic that depicted a youth who was punished and had to carry a jade pot from which water flowed endlessly without ever running dry. At his feet sat a large jar, receiving the tilted wate...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

The Teacup, the Beginning of Beauty
The Teacup, the Beginning of Beauty Tea cups, since the inception of tea tasting, have willingly become supporting players. They may be solitary or paired, orbiting around Teapots and other tea wares, sometimes overlooked as minor detai...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

A Fine Horse Needs a Fine Saddle, and Good Tea Requires the Right Pot! (Practical Tips)
A Fine Horse Needs a Fine Saddle, and Good Tea Requires the Right Pot! (Practical Tips) Often, pot enthusiasts ask what type of clay is best for brewing different teas. Below are some personal experiences summarized for your reference:1. Duan Ni, Ben Shan Green, and light-colored clays a...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

When Drinking Tea, You Need a Tea Pet to Keep You Company
When Drinking Tea, You Need a Tea Pet to Keep You Company During the process of playing with purple clay Teapots and savoring Tea, many people place some small items on their tea trays. These are what people commonly refer to as tea pets.What is a tea pet? A...

Tea News · May 06, 2025

Purple Clay Trivia: Initiating a New Pot
Purple Clay Trivia: Initiating a New Pot A freshly made purple clay pot is not recommended for direct use in brewing Tea. After being fired in the kiln, a new pot carries dust and residue and requires some cleaning and preparation before it...

Tea News · May 06, 2025