Playing with Purple Clay Pots: How to Become a Master at Nourishing Your Pot?
Playing with Purple Clay Pots: How to Become a Master at Nourishing Your Pot? Old Wang is a well-known master at nourishing purple clay pots in the Suzhou pot circle. The pots that have passed through his hands are all dark and elegant, ancient and simple, as warm and smooth as...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Be Assertive with a New Pot; Give it an "Opening"!
Be Assertive with a New Pot; Give it an "Opening"! The Water Boiling Method for Opening a Purple Clay Pot (Recommended The water boiling method is used for purple clay pots with a strong earthy smell. The steps are relatively complex, but the results...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Explanation of the Usage Methods for a Complete Set of Tea Ware
Explanation of the Usage Methods for a Complete Set of Tea Ware ...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Several Common Techniques of Zi Sha Decoration
Several Common Techniques of Zi Sha Decoration Yixing Zi Sha is an art form with a long history and rich appeal. The decorative arts have been developed through the research and creation of Zi Sha artisans over time. Different decorative arts have...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Can You Tell Xi Shi, Wen Dan, and Long Dan Apart?
Can You Tell Xi Shi, Wen Dan, and Long Dan Apart? Xi Shi, Wen Dan, and Long Dan – Three Round TeapotsIn the vast array of zisha Teapot shapes, many have evolved from each other, leading to a great deal of similarity among various designs. Many enthus...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Purple Clay Trivia: Should a Purple Clay Teapot Have a String Attached?
Purple Clay Trivia: Should a Purple Clay Teapot Have a String Attached? A purple clay Teapot is an essential utensil for Tea drinking. It's hard but brittle, and it's easy to accidentally drop the lid while using or handling the teapot. The consequences are naturally unsa...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Guangdong Tea Institute Hosts Jiedong Stir-Fried Tea Industry Chain Training Session
Guangdong Tea Institute Hosts Jiedong Stir-Fried Tea Industry Chain Training Session To further enhance the overall level of the Tea industry in Jiedong District and promote high-quality development of the industry chain. On August 6, our institute hosted a training session for the Ji...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Does the weight of a Purple Clay Teapot affect its price?
Does the weight of a Purple Clay Teapot affect its price? Often, Teapot enthusiasts ask: for two Teapots made from the same clay and with the same capacity, is a lighter one better or a heavier one? Opinions on the weight of purple clay teapots vary among en...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Three Essential Stages of Getting Started with Teapot Appreciation
Three Essential Stages of Getting Started with Teapot Appreciation First Stage: Learning and UnderstandingI believe this is a phase that every Teapot enthusiast has gone through. All the Teapots look great (depending on personal preferences, some prefer square-shaped...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Why do some Zisha teapots look lustrous and others look dull?
Why do some Zisha teapots look lustrous and others look dull? The gloss of a Zisha Teapot, also known as “water color,” can appear lustrous or dull. What causes this difference? Is it the clay, the craftsmanship, or something else?…(Close-up After a Zisha teapot...

Tea News · May 07, 2025