{"product_id":"taihu-stone-tang-yu-zisha-teapot-raw-ore-purple-clay-160ml-handcrafted-gongfu-tea-pot","title":"Taihu Stone Tang Yu Zisha Teapot | Raw Ore Purple Clay | 160ml Handcrafted Gongfu Tea Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculpted by hand. Inspired by stone and sky.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eTang Yu\u003c\/em\u003e (唐羽) form is one of the most poetic silhouettes in the Yixing teapot tradition — its wide, low body and graceful spout evoking the weathered elegance of \u003cem\u003eTaihu Stone\u003c\/em\u003e (太湖石), the ancient scholar's rock prized for its organic, perforated beauty. This piece is hand-thrown from raw ore \u003cem\u003eZi Ni\u003c\/em\u003e (紫泥), the most celebrated of all Yixing clays, and finished with a 9-hole filter spout for a clean, smooth pour every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in a silk-lined gift box with a complimentary Taihu Stone teapot rope, this is a teapot worthy of gifting — and of keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaihu Stone Tang Yu (太湖石唐羽)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 ± 10 ml (5.4 fl oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeapot Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e181 g (6.4 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.5 cm (6.1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLid Opening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.8 cm (2.3\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 cm (2.0\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-hole spout filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw ore Zi Ni 累泥 (authentic Yixing purple clay)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully handmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Tang Yu Zisha Teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Silk-lined gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e (29 × 17.5 × 19.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Taihu Stone teapot rope\u003c\/strong\u003e — a complimentary accessory that adds a scholar's aesthetic to your tea table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Raw Ore Zi Ni\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eZi Ni (紫泥) — purple clay — is the most storied material in Chinese tea culture. Mined from the hills of Yixing, Jiangsu, raw ore Zi Ni is unblended and unprocessed, retaining its full mineral complexity. The result is a clay that:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreathes with your tea\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural micro-porosity absorbs tea oils over time, building a unique seasoned patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetains heat beautifully\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps your brew at the ideal temperature longer than porcelain or glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhances flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e — dedicated use with one tea type deepens and refines every steep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAges with grace\u003c\/strong\u003e — develops a warm, lustrous surface the more it is used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Tang Yu Form\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow, wide, and grounded, the Tang Yu silhouette maximizes the surface area of water in contact with tea leaves, making it particularly well-suited for oolongs, dancong, and aged pu-erh. The wide lid opening allows easy filling and cleaning, while the 9-hole filter ensures a leaf-free pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Gift Worth Giving\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in a premium silk-lined gift box with a Taihu Stone teapot rope, this set makes an exceptional gift for tea enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone who appreciates the intersection of art and daily ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSeasoning Your Teapot\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse inside and out with boiling water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer gently in cold water for 10–15 minutes; cool naturally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew and discard your first pot of tea — this seasons the clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour teapot is now ready for a lifetime of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use soap — Zisha clay is porous and will absorb detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with hot water after each use; air dry with the lid off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicate to one type of tea for best flavor development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"QIFU TEAHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44492996575283,"sku":null,"price":138.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/9976\/0691\/files\/5_5d49faa8-064a-474b-adf1-bf503cf1e166.jpg?v=1783328739","url":"https:\/\/www.qifutea.com\/products\/taihu-stone-tang-yu-zisha-teapot-raw-ore-purple-clay-160ml-handcrafted-gongfu-tea-pot","provider":"QIFU TEAHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}