{"title":"Chinese Gong Fu Cha Utensils","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Gongfu-Cha-Ex-Cropt.png?v=1581640637\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"float: left; text-align: left;\"\u003eThe traditional Chinese method used for brewing tea, specifically oolong and puerh teas, is referred to as \"\u003cem\u003egong fu cha\u003c\/em\u003e.\" To perform the \u003cem\u003egong fu \u003c\/em\u003eritual properly one should have at his disposal several utensils: a tea table typically made of wood or bamboo with a reservoir for catching spills; a \u003cem\u003eCha He\u003c\/em\u003e or presentation vessel into which the tea is placed prior to brewing; a \u003cem\u003egaiwan\u003c\/em\u003e or an \u003cem\u003eYixing\u003c\/em\u003e teapot for infusing the tea; a \u003cem\u003eCha Hai\u003c\/em\u003e (Fair Cup) into which the tea is poured after infusion; an aroma cup and tasting cup for capturing the aroma and flavor of the tea; and a \u003cem\u003eCha Dao\u003c\/em\u003e which is a set of wooden or bamboo utensils which includes a scoop, a pick, tongs, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cha-hei","title":"Cha Hai","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cem\u003e Cha Hai, or \u003c\/em\u003e\"fair cup\" in English, is a vessel into which one decants the tea after infusion. 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As a result, each person gets tea that is infused to the same strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cha Hai can be made of glass, Yixing clay, porcelain or china depending upon the vessel used to infuse the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Thirst for Tea","offers":[{"title":"350 ml","offer_id":19468919173,"sku":"1812","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 ml","offer_id":25149037584,"sku":"627","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"296 ml","offer_id":31427892052030,"sku":"1992","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Cha-Hai-Fair-Cup2.png?v=1583358373"},{"product_id":"aroma-tasting-cup-sets","title":"Aroma \u0026 Tasting Cup Sets for Gongfu Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the traditional Chinese Gong Fu ritual of preparing tea a small aroma and tasting cup are used to capture the  complete aroma and flavor characteristics of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 1.5 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Thirst for Tea","offers":[{"title":"Plain White","offer_id":25083274192,"sku":"1821","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Caligraphy","offer_id":25083778704,"sku":"1822","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Floral","offer_id":25083778768,"sku":"1545","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Aroma-Tasting-Caligraphy.png?v=1581641083"},{"product_id":"tea-table-bamboo-art-of-tea","title":"Tea Table, Large Bamboo Gong Fu","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThis Bamboo tea tray is used for traditional Chinese tea brewing (Gong Fu Brewing). 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The primary function of the tea tray is to serve as a basin for excess water from the tea brewing process. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Tray Dimension: 12\" width x 8.25\" length x 2.75\" height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Basin Capacity: 25oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TrYeh Inc.","offers":[{"title":"blond","offer_id":25091563344,"sku":"798","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"mahogany","offer_id":25091807888,"sku":"799","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Medium-Mohogany-tea-table.png?v=1580661888"},{"product_id":"tea-table-small-bamboo","title":"Tea Table, Small Bamboo","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThis Bamboo tea tray is used for traditional Chinese tea preparation (\u003cem\u003eGong Fu Cha\u003c\/em\u003e). The primary function of the tea tray is to serve as a basin for excess water from the tea brewing process. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Tray Dimension: 10.25\" width x 7\" length x 2\" height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Basin Capacity: 25oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TrYeh Inc.","offers":[{"title":"blond","offer_id":25091835600,"sku":"1686","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Table1-Merged.png?v=1580591378"},{"product_id":"tea-towels","title":"Tea Towel, Way of the Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Way of the Teapot Tea Towel is a super absorbent micro-fiber towel that is ideal for wiping your tea table, teaware, and bottoms of tea cups during the Gong Fu tea ceremony  as well as many other cleaning and ceremonial uses. It has a soft and durable texture. I frequently use mine to wrap my fragile cups \u0026amp; gaiwans to protect against breakage when I travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11 x 15 inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Thirst for Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":25150044816,"sku":"625","price":9.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Way-of-Tea-Tea-Towel.png?v=1580679345"},{"product_id":"cha-he-presentation-vessel","title":"Cha He Presentation Vessel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCha He\u003c\/em\u003e is a Chinese presentation vessel used in Chinese G\u003cem\u003eong Fu\u003c\/em\u003e tea preparation . Its elegant \u0026amp; simple design is perfect for presenting the tea to guests and for pouring the tea leaves into the teapot or gaiwan. Our \u003cem\u003eCha He\u003c\/em\u003e is made of a sturdy white porcelain. The white color facilitates the inspection of the tea leaves prior to brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Thirst for Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":25150180752,"sku":"626","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Cha-he-1.png?v=1571264325"},{"product_id":"celadon-glazed-yixing-gongfu-tea-travel-set","title":"Celadon Glazed Yixing Gongfu Tea Travel Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Celadon Glazed Yixing Gongfu Tea Travel Set is perfect for the gongfu tea enthusiast. The authentic Yixing teapot and cups are securely nestled in the padded travel case for safe travelling. The set comes with a beautiful and ultra absorbent tea towel and sponge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeladon is the term used for the greenish ceramic glaze used on stoneware as well as for the \u003cspan\u003ewares glazed in the jade green celadon color. Celadon pottery originated in China during the Han Dynasty (206 \u003cspan class=\"text-smallcaps\"\u003eBCE\u003c\/span\u003e–220 \u003cspan class=\"text-smallcaps\"\u003eCE.\u003c\/span\u003e) To create celadon-ware artisans apply a wash of liquified clay which has a high iron content to the body of the stoneware prior to glazing. During fireing the iron in the clay interacts with the glaze creating the green color that has become synonymous with the term \"celadon.\" Between the Tang Dynasty (618–907) and the Song Dynasty (960–1279) celadon-ware was exported to most of Asia and in the 14th century (Ming Dynasty) it finally arrived in Europe. Celadon-ware became highly prized in Japan, Korea and Thailand as well as other East and Southeast Asian countries. In Korea the celadons produced under the Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392) are regarded as the classic wares of Korean porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teapot -- 200 ml, \u003cbr\u003e                 Teacup -- 50 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tea Court","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31522786377790,"sku":"2010","price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Gongfu-Travel-Set.png?v=1579808505"},{"product_id":"the-art-of-tea-gongfu-tea-tray","title":"The Art of Tea, Gongfu Tea Tray","description":"\u003cspan\u003eOur Art of Tea wooden Gongfu  Tea Tray is used for traditional Chinese tea brewing (Gongfu Brewing). The primary function of the tea tray is to serve as a basin for excess water from the tea brewing process. It has a removeable reservior to collect the water. The Chinese character \"Cha Dao\", meaning the \u003cem\u003eart of tea\u003c\/em\u003e, is carved into the tray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Tray Dimension: 11\" width x 20\" length x 3\" height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Basin Capacity: 50oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tea Enterprise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31541746106430,"sku":"0620","price":64.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/AG06ArtofTeaWoodenGongfuTeaTrayv3_152bc9f0-f333-4222-9b10-be8d5180e4ee.png?v=1580599135"},{"product_id":"cherry-blossom-bamboo-gongfu-tea-tray","title":"Cherry Blossom Bamboo Gongfu Tea Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bamboo tea tray is used for traditional Chinese tea brewing (Gongfu Brewing). The primary function of the tea tray is to serve as a basin for excess water from the tea brewing process. A cherry blossom is carved into the tray. Cherry blossom symbolizes beauty and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Tray Dimension: 14 1\/4\" length x 10 1\/4\" width x 2 3\/8\" height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Basin Capacity: 40oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tea Enterprise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31541792440382,"sku":"1990","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/CherryBlossom-Bamboo-Tea-Tray_49de9e80-241f-465f-8600-bb6cfddbd1a6.png?v=1580598907"},{"product_id":"traditional-bamboo-tea-tray","title":"Traditional Bamboo Tea Tray","description":"Our Traditional Bamboo Tea Tray is used for Chinese \u003cem\u003egongfu\u003c\/em\u003e tea brewing. The primary function of the tea tray is to serve as a basin for excess water from the tea brewing process. A drawing of bamboo is in the center of the removeable tray top.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Tray Dimension: 15 3\/4\" length x 11\" width x 2 3\/8\" height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Basin Capacity: 40oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tea Enterprise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31544324587582,"sku":"1924","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Tea-Tray_-Traditional-Bamboo.png?v=1580664607"},{"product_id":"glass-gongfu-tea-set","title":"Glass Gongfu Tea Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur beautiful Glass Gongfu Tea Set has 6 1.8-oz teacups, a glass teapot and \u003cem\u003echa ha\u003c\/em\u003ei (fair cup.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass teapots provide you with the ultimate tea experience. Whether you use artisan flowering teas or orthodox teas, you are able to watch the leaves do their magic as they slowly and gracefully unfurl in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGlass teapots with transparent glass and no ornamentation are especially appropriate to use when brewing a superb green tea or hand tied flowering teas. Glass teapots with infusers and ornamentation such as etching are good for any green, white or black tea. Oolong and puerh teas are traditionaly prepared in an Yixing teapot, but that's not to say you can't use a glass set such as this. Glass teapots should never be used on the stove top.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tryeh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31605399355454,"sku":"609","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Glass-Gongfu-Se-f9t.png?v=1583352840"},{"product_id":"cha-hai-with-mahogany-handle","title":"Cha Hai with Mahogany Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful \u003ci\u003echa hai, or\u003c\/i\u003e fair cup, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis a vessel for decanting ready-made tea.  Made of glass with a mahogany handle, it has a spectacularly large-volume of 15.2 fl oz. It is beautifully decorated with  silver and gold lotuses leaves and blossoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: China\u003cbr\u003e Volume: 15.2 fl oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Thirst for Tea, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45420647284906,"sku":"0654","price":36.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Cha-Hai-Mahogany-Handle.png?v=1707004789"},{"product_id":"three-legged-frog-on-a-leaf","title":"Three Legged Money Frog on a Leaf  Tea Pet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur 3 Legged Frog Tea Pet has good detailing, neat execution, two-tone clay. A small figurine of a three-legged money frog on a leaf. According to Feng Shui's belief, money frogs help attract and protect wealth and bring good luck and prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Material: Yixing clay in two colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1.2 inch.\u003cbr\u003e Width: 2 inch. \u003cbr\u003eLength: 2.8 inch\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Thirst for Tea, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45420660424874,"sku":"0655","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/3-legged-frog-tea-pet-1_e65d113b-5695-4cfd-8b3a-ec6930424f0c.png?v=1707260860"},{"product_id":"two-little-piglets-on-lotus-leaf-tea-pet","title":"Two Little Piglets on Lotus Leaf Tea Pet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis delightful little tea pet has good detailing and a neat execution in two-color Yixing clay. The cute figure is of two round piglets on a lotus leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmong the 12 animals represented in the Chinese zodiac, the pig—the last in the cycle—promises prosperity, abundance, and good fortune. As a favorite food among all social classes, the pig symbolically represents feasting, sustenance and wealth. Chinese culture views pigs as a symbol of fertility and family harmony. The domestication of pigs played a pivotal role in shaping Chinese culture, such that in ancient times, a house was not considered a home without a pig in it. Interestingly, the Chinese character \"家\" for (home) is made up of the components \"宀\" (roof) and \"豕 \" (pig).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: China\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Yixing clay in two colors. \u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1.1 inch. \u003cbr\u003eWidth: 1.9 inch. \u003cbr\u003eLength: 2.7 inch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea Flow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45420675727530,"sku":"0656","price":32.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Piglets-on-Lotus-Leaf-1_3104a4a5-cf20-44c0-aee6-440adafd97bb.png?v=1707260966"},{"product_id":"zhou-shun-fang-hexagonal-stone-ladle","title":"Zhou Shun Fang: Hexagonal Stone Ladle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe light colour “duan sha” particles are clearly visible on the underside of the lid especially at the edge, where the covering “Huang Long” clay has been polished away in order for the lid to sit tightly on the neck of the pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"Zhou Shun Fang\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Zhou-Shun-Fang.png?v=1710274555\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhou Shun Fang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA veteran Yixing teapot artist born in 1957 in the very area of Yixing and grew up with the clay teapot, Zhou runs his studio Zi-ni Lao Zuo Fang ( Purple Clay Old Man Workshop ) producing works that appeal to the collectors as well as the tea enthusiasts. He focuses particularly on the use of clays and the processing of original ores. His works have repeatedly won for him awards and have appeared many times in various national teapot magazines. A piece from him is so hard to get that we are quite happy to be able to have acquired this one to present it here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Zhou Shun Fang, National Master Industrial Artist\u003cbr\u003ePot style: Shi Piao, in a hexagonal manifestation\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Huang Long Duan Sha\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: 164 ml\u003cbr\u003eCreation year: 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Collectors-Box-and-tea-towel-3_480x480.png?v=1708637329\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Yixing teapots in our Master Artist Collection are delivered with a pull-string towel sack in a collector box with cushions inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless otherwise stated, all Yixing teapots are new from the kiln. Please properly clean and prepare them before making tea in them. There is a proper procedure to do that which is explained in the tab \"How to Clean \u0026amp; Prime your new Yixing Teaware\" at the bottom of this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe try our best to represent the colours of all tea accessories, including Yixing teapots in the product photographs. However, there are many factors that we cannot control, including those that affect how the photos are rendered in your computer or mobile device. There maybe interpreted discrepancies between the colour as seen on this site and that of the product you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea Hong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45620206698666,"sku":"0669","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Zhou-Shun-Fang-Front.png?v=1710283180"},{"product_id":"zhang-xue-lei-prosperity","title":"Zhang Xue Lei: Prosperity","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wonderfull black color of this Yixing teapot is the result of a special firing technique that is called\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewu hui\u003c\/em\u003e (焐灰).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirstly, the teapot is fired once normally. It is then buried in wood or straw ash to return to the kiln for a second time. The iron particles in the clay are thus fired under a deoxygenised environment and become black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlike an ash glaze, the material — iron — that colorizes the pot exists naturally in the clay, without the need for adding a glaze material. In other words, the second firing transforms the zisha clay from the reddish color into black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough Wu hui Yixing teapots have been in vogue in the tea community for only a few years, the technique itself is an old one that was originally used to salvage misfired Yixing clay wares. The technique has evolved to produce such a wonderful black by the merits of the diligent spirit of the kiln artisans in Yixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:       Zhuang Xue Lei, National Associate Master Industrial Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot style:  Squashed Belly ( Bian-fu )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teahong.com\/product\/zhang-xue-lei-prosperity\/?v=7516fd43adaa#wuhui\"\u003eWu hui zisha\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity:  170 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhang Xue Lei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 00px; float: left;\" alt=\"Zhang Xue Lei\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Zhang-Xue-Lei.png?v=1710625014\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften referred to as Xue Lei — an honest and big pile of snow — this young, talented and up-and-coming artist has already been well collected and has been aggressively experimenting with various form styles and clays. In 2017 at the age of 21, he received an Innovation Award at the prestigious “Yixing Centenarian New Talents Selection Awards”. His works actually show a solid traditional craftsmanship foundation with precision and elegance in addition to his creative flair. We are keeping an eye on this promising young artist and hopefully will bring more of his work online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"Collector's Box with Tea Towel\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Collectors-Box-and-tea-towel-3-Edit_6f4625ad-e5ad-49bc-ad5c-155d83eeb1ff_480x480.png?v=1708631020\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Yixing teapots in our Master Artist Collection are delivered with a pull-string towel sack in a collector's box with cushions inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless otherwise stated, all Yixing teapots are new from the kiln. Please properly clean and prepare them before making tea in them. 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(5.75 fl oz.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yixing, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea Hong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648260563114,"sku":"0670","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Prosperity.png?v=1710727196"},{"product_id":"feng-ying-bead-feet-shui-ping","title":"Feng Ying: Bead Feet Shui Ping","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo me a good teapot is always one that I can use well for achieving a desired infusion result, on top of great ergonomics and pleasing tactility. Some of these can be from named artists, but some can be from unknown ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs in other arts, there are lots of struggling artists in Yixing teapot making who would protect the future of their names and willing to work for a small commission for larger studios and the old national trade monopoly. That is why there are better than real counterfeits of famous names and great value teapots with generic artist seals. ( Of course there are even more lousy ones ).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinding a good piece at value with such generic seal as “Yixing Zisha” etc has always been a sheer joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece with the seal “China Yixing” has an additional artist seal on the underside of the lid: Feng Ying. It is a common name in China for women, much like Mary or Jane. Yet seeing it is intriguing — the maker is still very proud of her workmanship and would put her name on it, albeit hiding under a lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe clay is good and should mature well on usage. The form is classic. \u003cem\u003eShui Ping\u003c\/em\u003e is a most popular form style for the utilitarian-minded connoisseurs after all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Unknown (Feng Ying)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot style: Horizontal Level (Shui Ping)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Qing Shui Ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: 260 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreation year: Unclear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Collector's Box with Tea Towel\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Collectors-Box-and-tea-towel-3-Edit_6f4625ad-e5ad-49bc-ad5c-155d83eeb1ff_480x480.png?v=1708631020\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Yixing teapots in our Master Artist Collection are delivered with a pull-string towel sack in a collector's box with cushions inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless otherwise stated, all Yixing teapots are new from the kiln. 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That is why ancient literati had a high regard of the flower, for its metaphoric representation of people with the strength and endurance to hold on to righteousness in the face of violent repression by the powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSymbolism aside, this ceramic gaiwan’s round belly form provides a minimal surface area to volume ratio to maximise heat retention, while fanning out at the brim to quicken cooling for easy handling and smooth decantation. This is a classic shape. The lid has a well form dome for trapping air. A lid button has a well formed hollow to keep itself cool enough for resting your finger on it when handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e 160 ml (5.5 oz) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Fujian, China\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea Hong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48116389052586,"sku":"40702","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/CelesteGreenGaiwan-1copy.png?v=1773601257"},{"product_id":"sleepy-cat-tea-pet","title":"Handmade Ceramic Yixing Clay Sleepy Cat Tea Pet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a touch of creativity and luck to your tea time with this Handmade Ceramic YiXing Clay Sleepy Cat Tea pet. Made of purple clay (\u003cem\u003eYixing clay\u003c\/em\u003e) this cute kitten will bring a soft and healing presence to your tea table or tray. Its round shape and adorable design make it a perfect addition to any tea play or collection. Please carefully examine the dimensions showcased in the accompanying photographs for each individual design. The price listed is for one item. Each piece is distinct and carefully crafted. 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