{"product_id":"lao-yan-ni-silver-inlaid-zisha-portable-gongfu-tea-set","title":"Lao Yan Ni Silver-Inlaid Zisha Portable Gongfu Tea Set – 125ml Teapot \u0026 2 Cups | 999 Silver Gilding","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAncient Craft. Carried Anywhere.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLao Yan Ni Silver-Inlaid Zisha Portable Gongfu Tea Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterwork of two of China’s most storied ceramic traditions — the raw, primal beauty of \u003cem\u003eLao Yan Ni\u003c\/em\u003e clay and the luminous precision of \u003cem\u003eLiu Yin\u003c\/em\u003e (silver gilding), a technique dating back to the Han Dynasty. This is not just a tea set. It is a piece of living history, compact enough to carry with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Lao Yan Ni Zisha Teapot — 125ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Tasting Cups — 55ml each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Portable Cloth Carry Bag — 18 × 10.5 × 10.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Tea Mat — 26.5 × 11 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Clay: Lao Yan Ni (老岩泥)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLao Yan Ni is a rare clay formulated from raw ore minerals blended with fine pottery clay, then fired multiple times through high-temperature oxidation and reduction processes. The result is a body of \u003cem\u003eprimitive, unpolished texture\u003c\/em\u003e — rough and honest to the touch — with a surface that shifts in color through the unpredictable magic of kiln transformation (\u003cem\u003eyao bian\u003c\/em\u003e 窑变). Every piece emerges from the kiln uniquely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Silver: 999 Liu Yin Gilding (鎏银工艺)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spiral-textured surface is gilded with \u003cstrong\u003e999 pure silver\u003c\/strong\u003e using the ancient \u003cem\u003eLiu Yin\u003c\/em\u003e technique — a hot-working craft originating in the Han Dynasty. Pure silver is ground into fine powder, melted at high temperature, hand-brushed onto the ceramic surface, then fired three times in the kiln to bond permanently. The result: silver that will not peel, chip, or fade with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: The silver surface will naturally oxidize to yellow or black over time — this is normal and expected. Simply polish with the included silver polishing rod to restore its original brilliance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasoning Your New Teapot (Opening the Pot)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore first use, season your Zisha teapot to remove any residual kiln odors and nourish the clay:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew a strong pot of \u003cstrong\u003epu-erh or green tea\u003c\/strong\u003e — these full-flavored teas are ideal for cleansing and conditioning the interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the teapot with the boiling tea liquor and allow it to \u003cstrong\u003esoak overnight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter seasoning, thoroughly dry the teapot and place it in a \u003cstrong\u003ewell-ventilated, shaded area\u003c\/strong\u003e to air dry naturally. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only — no detergent; rinse with hot water after each use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry thoroughly after each use; store in a ventilated space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver surface: polish with the included silver polishing rod when oxidation occurs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid dropping or sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet Includes: 1 teapot + 2 cups + cloth carry bag + tea mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeapot Capacity: 125ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCup Capacity: 55ml each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry Bag Dimensions: 18 × 10.5 × 10.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea Mat Dimensions: 26.5 × 11 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay: Lao Yan Ni (老岩泥) — raw ore + pottery clay, multi-fired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver: 999 pure silver gilding (Liu Yin 鎏银), Han Dynasty technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Spiral texture (luo wen 螺纹) with silver inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Silver polishing rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo thousand years of craft. 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