A small teapot for the Gong Fu Cha, coming from Yixing (Yixing Zishahu), 200ml.

Shipiao means stone ladle and refers to a shape related to triangles. The style is named afer the former master potter Hantang.

Artist: Guo Caihua

The clay used: Yuankuang Qingshuini Zini purple clay

There are many different types and qualities of zini, depending on the composition, origin and depth of the ore extracted. This clay has an extremely good plasticity, stability and little shrinkage during firing. That allowed the artists of the Ming period to create many of the forms that are still common today.

Due to the medium porosity of the pot, many teas have a more elegant, softer taste. This pot is made of Qingshuini Zini, an absolutely pure and traditionally produced clay from an original mine. The pot is well suited for all darker teas.