Wei Lu Zhu Cha Shi Diao Yixing Teapot | Raw Zi Ni Purple Clay | Large 1100ml Fireside Kettle

Wei Lu Zhu Cha · Shi Diao — The Fireside Stone Kettle

If the Wei Lu Zhu Cha teapot is the soul of the fireside gathering, the Shi Diao (石铫) is its ancient heart. The shi diao — the stone kettle — is one of the oldest and most revered vessel forms in Chinese tea history, its name evoking the rough-hewn stone cauldrons used by Tang Dynasty tea masters to boil water over open flame. Robust, elemental, and deeply grounded, it is a form that has endured for over a thousand years because it is simply, perfectly right.

Hand-formed by a master artisan from authentic raw Zi Ni (紫泥) purple clay ore, the Wei Lu Zhu Cha Shi Diao Yixing Teapot brings this ancient form into the present — a vessel of extraordinary scale, primal beauty, and the warmth of a thousand fireside evenings.

Zi Ni — The Original Purple Clay, Born for the Fire

Zi Ni (Purple Clay) is the most historically revered of all Zisha clays — the clay of emperors, scholars, and tea masters for over five centuries. Its deep, warm purple-brown hue and exceptional mineral density make it the ideal material for a vessel of this scale and purpose: substantial enough to hold the heat of a long brew, breathable enough to honor every nuance of your tea.

Raw Zi Ni ore possesses a dual micro-pore structure of remarkable breathability and density. Brew your finest teas in this pot and experience them at their most complete: no aroma lost, no flavor diminished. The longer this vessel is used — the more fires it has sat beside, the more gatherings it has witnessed — the richer and more magnificent it becomes. This is yanghu: the living art of seasoning, and at 1100ml, every session is an act of generous, communal devotion.

Monumental Scale, Elemental Presence

The Shi Diao is a teapot of commanding, elemental proportion — at 19cm tall and 19cm in diameter, it is a vessel of perfect, almost architectural symmetry. Its wide 9.7cm mouth opens generously to receive water and tea with ease, while the 10-hole spout filter delivers a smooth, powerful pour perfectly suited to serving a full gathering around the fire. The lines are clean, unhurried, and deeply assured — a form that needs no ornament, because its presence is ornament enough.

• Clay: Authentic Raw Zi Ni (紫泥) Purple Clay — Original Ore
• Capacity: 1100ml (±10ml)
• Spout Filter: 10-hole
• Total Diameter: 19 cm
• Total Height: 19 cm
• Mouth Diameter: 9.7 cm
• Teapot Weight: 927g
• Craftsmanship: Fully handmade
• Artisan: Accomplished Master Potter

The Art of Wei Lu Zhu Cha — Slow Tea, Open Fire, Good Company

The wei lu zhu cha tradition calls for teas of depth, warmth, and endurance — teas that reward slow brewing and long company. The Shi Diao is an exceptional companion for aged Pu-erh (Shou/Ripe), aged White Tea, and Black Tea (Hong Cha): teas whose complexity unfolds over time, whose warmth deepens with every cup, and whose character is best shared rather than savored alone. Place it over a gentle flame, let the tea breathe and bloom, and gather those you love around the warmth. One vessel, one fire, one evening that will not be forgotten.

A Complete Luxury Gift Experience

Every Wei Lu Zhu Cha Shi Diao arrives in an elegant brocade gift box, complete with an authenticity certificate and a decorative teapot cord — a gift of ancient grandeur and generous warmth for the tea lover, the host, or anyone who believes that the finest moments in life are shared around a fire.

Fragile & Precious — Please Inspect Upon Arrival

Zisha clay is a delicate and precious material. We pack every teapot with exceptional care, but please inspect your order carefully upon receipt. Should any damage have occurred in transit, photograph it on the day of delivery and contact our customer service team — we will arrange a complimentary replacement promptly and without question.

Stone kettle. Purple clay. A thousand years of fireside tea, in your hands.