{"title":"Yixing Teapots","description":"\u003cp style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Yixing-teapots-Category_7a339119-1aa7-4079-b54e-4d5d7ad9e96a_480x480.png?v=1581280267\" alt=\"\"\u003eYixing teaware is made of the purple clay, \u003ci\u003ezisha clay, \u003c\/i\u003ethat is said to only occur in the Yellow Dragon Cave of Dingshan town in Yixing, China. It is said in China that zisha clay is worth more than gold and teapots made of this clay are prized despite their high prices due to their advantages in brewing tea. No tea collection is complete without a good Yixing tea pot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.athirstfortea.com\/pages\/yixing-teapot-background\" title=\"Yixing Teapot Background\"\u003eLearn more about Yixing Teapots. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tri-color-yixing-teaset","title":"Tri Color Yixing Tea Set, 17.5 oz.","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Tri Color Yixing teapot set is handmade in Yixing China.The spout and handle depict branches and there are blooming branches on the lid and top portion of the pot itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are very porous and will absorb the flavor of the tea brewed in them. As such it is customary to use each Yixing teapot with only one particular tea. Traditionally, Yixing pots are used with oolong and puerh teas using the Chinese gongfu method of brewing. Nevertheless, there is no reason you cannot use it for your favorite tea. The important factor is to use each Yixing teapot with only one kind of tea\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrYeh Inc.","offers":[{"title":"17.5 fl. oz. Tri Color","offer_id":230277770,"sku":"2507","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/TriColorTeapot.png?v=1666489260"},{"product_id":"phoenix-and-dragon-yixing-teapot-set","title":"Phoenix and Dragon Yixing Teapot Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the Song dynasty \u003ci\u003eYixing\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ezisha\u003c\/i\u003e (purple clay) teapots were very simple, not at all ornate. As the centuries progressed they became more and more elaborate, decorative and elegant. As a matter of fact, the Forbidden City did not accept the Zisha teapot into its collection until the early Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911 A.D.) By that time the Zisha teapot had been elevated to an artistic form, and potters and scholars worked together to make beautiful, ornate  pot styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phoenix and Dragon motif of this set is a perfect example of this. This motif originated in China as yet another representation of the Yin and Yang, the concept of relative but complimentary opposites.  \u003cspan\u003eThe Dragon is a symbol of creativity, good fortune, and masculinity. The Phoenix is a symbol of beauty, good luck, and femininity. In fact,in ancient China, the Dragon and Phoenix represented the Emperor and Empress, respectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful handmade Yixing teapot set is comprised of the teapot, two cups and a stainless steel mesh infuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate capacity: 18 fl oz \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrYeh Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Beige","offer_id":9582792709,"sku":"0938","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":231724144,"sku":"0941","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Phoenix-Dragon-Beige.png?v=1666555682"},{"product_id":"sunburst-yixing-teapot-set","title":"Sunburst Yixing Teapot Set, 18 oz.","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 18 oz. Sunburst Yixing Teapot Set is made of brick red Yixing clay \u0026amp; has a beautiful sunburst etched into 3 sides. This beautiful handmade Yixing teapot set is comprised of the teapot, two cups and a stainless steel mesh infuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Song dynasty \u003ci\u003eYixing\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ezisha\u003c\/i\u003e (purple clay) teapots were very simple, not at all ornate. As the centuries progressed they became more and more elaborate, decorative and elegant. As a matter of fact, the Forbidden City did not accept the Zisha teapot into its collection until the early Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911 A.D.) By that time the Zisha teapot had been elevated to an artistic form, and potters and scholars worked together to make beautiful, ornate  pot styles. This sunburst motif is a classic example of this artistic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZisha\u003c\/i\u003e purple clay of which the \u003ci\u003eYixing\u003c\/i\u003e teapots are made, is very porous.  Over time the pot will absorb the flavors and aromas of the tea that is brewed in it. For this reason it is best to brew only one kind of tea in a particular pot.  As such households will have numerous \u003ci\u003eYixing\u003c\/i\u003e teapots--one for each kind of tea. They say that after many years it's not even necessary to add tea to the pot, just hot water. Many elderly Chinese even use their \u003ci\u003eYixing\u003c\/i\u003e teapots as drinking vessels, drinking straight from the spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate capacity: 18 fl oz \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrYeh Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Sunburst Tea Set","offer_id":231784920,"sku":"897","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Sunburst550.png?v=1571264296"},{"product_id":"gecko-yixing-teapot","title":"Gecko 12-oz Yixing Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ornate Yixing teapot has the figure of a gecko on the lid with its tail spilling over the side of the pot. In ancient Chinese medicine if a man thought he needed more energy in his sex life he would be given some dried gecko to cook and eat. Even today the Tokay gecko is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a cure for impotence in men. It is also said that a healthy adult Tokay gecko can  be made into a medicine for treatment of AIDS and HIV and that the blood and bile has anti-tumor effects in cancer patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are very porous and will absorb the flavor of the tea brewed in them. As such it is customary to use each Yixing teapot with only one particular tea. Traditionally, Yixing pots are used with oolong and puerh teas using the Chinese gongfu method of brewing. Nevertheless, there is no reason you cannot use it for your favorite tea. The important factor is to use each Yixing teapot with only one kind of tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Capacity: 12 fl. oz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrYeh Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Gecko Yixing Teapot","offer_id":286693280,"sku":"0400","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/LizardYixing550.png?v=1571264304"},{"product_id":"nine-koi-yixing-teapot","title":"Nine Koi Yixing Teapot, 15 fl. oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fancifull handmade traditional 15-oz. Yixing teapot has the figures of nine koi fish--the spout is one, two are on the lid and there are three on each side of the pot. An ancient Chinese legend tells of how Koi fish triumphantly swam up a waterfall and through the Dragon Gate and were then magically transformed into  Dragons. As such, the Koi has become a symbol of strength and endurance, determination and perseverance. The number \"9\" is a powerful number that represents culmination and completion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrYeh Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Nine Koi Yixing Teapot","offer_id":1016708772,"sku":"0605","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/9-koi.png?v=1581273436"},{"product_id":"penguin-yixing-teapot","title":"Penguin Yixing Teapot, 9 fl. oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe shape of this charming little Yixing teapot evokes that of a penguin. This is by no means a traditional Yixing teapot. In selecting my Yixing teapots I usually go for designs that have at least some connection with Chinese history or mythology.  I can't find any mention of penguins anywhere in Chinese history or mythology, but I just thought this pot was really cute! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYixing teapots are very porous and will absorb the flavor of the tea brewed in them. As such it is customary to use each Yixing teapot with only one particular tea. Traditionally, Yixing pots are used with oolong and puerh teas using the Chinese gongfu method of brewing. Nevertheless, there is no reason you cannot use it for your favorite tea. The important factor is to use each Yixing teapot with only one kind of tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Capacity: 9 fl. oz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrYeh Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Penguin Yixing Teapot","offer_id":9580539845,"sku":"1772","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Penguin.png?v=1571264318"},{"product_id":"double-dragon-yixing-teapot","title":"Double Dragon 11 oz. 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As such it is customary to use each Yixing teapot with only one particular tea. Traditionally, Yixing pots are used with oolong and puerh teas using the Chinese gongfu method of brewing. Nevertheless, there is no reason you cannot use it for your favorite tea. The important factor is to use each Yixing teapot with only one kind of tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Capacity: 9 fl. oz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrYeh Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Minimalism Yixing Teapot","offer_id":9581374277,"sku":"1773","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Minimalism.png?v=1571264318"},{"product_id":"little-ratty-yixing-teapot","title":"Little Ratty 7-oz Yixing Teapot, Zisha Purple Clay Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Year of the Rat is the first zodiac sign in the Chinese Zodiac, and 2020 was the Year of the Rat! In Chinese culture the rat symbolizes strong vitality because of its incredible reproductive capacity and fertility. It also symbolizes intelligence and shrewdness. The ancient Chinese saying \"Shrewder than the Rat\" describes a person who is quick-witted. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the Year of the Rat with our cute Little Ratty Yixing Teapot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 7 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrYeh Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31423929057342,"sku":"1783","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Little-Ratty2.png?v=1576527170"},{"product_id":"kyusu-style-yixing-teapot","title":"Kyusu Style 4-oz Yixing Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis little teapot is perfect for those who want the benefits of an Yixing teapot and the ease of use of a Kyusu teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 4 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrYeh Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31427639541822,"sku":"601","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Yixing-Kyusu-Style-Teapot.png?v=1576535143"},{"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":"lion-head-yixing-teapot","title":"Lion Head 12-oz Yixing Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 12-oz Lion Head Yixing Teapot was hand made in Yixing China using the famous \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epurple clay, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezisha clay, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethat is said to only occur in the Yellow Dragon Cave of Dingshan town in Yixing, China. The shape of the teapot is somewhat square and the lid depicts a lion which \u003c\/span\u003eplays an important part in Chinese mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most visible representation of the lion in China is as Guardian Lions also known as\u003cem\u003e Shishi\u003c\/em\u003e and Fu\/Foo Dogs. They are an architectural ornament placed outside of an important structure. A male lion playing with a ball is always placed on the left and is said to protect the structure.  On the right there is a female lion playing with a cub.  She is said to protect the inhabitants of the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lion is believed to have special powers that could repel negative energy and provide protection. They also represent peace and are believed to impart calmness on to anyone who bears their mark. Conversely, they are also said to represent energy as well as calmness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: 12-oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tryeh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43617051181226,"sku":"","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/LionHead.png?v=1666042982"},{"product_id":"little-dragon-yixing-teapot","title":"Little Dragon 8-oz Yixing Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe dragon motif is most definitely a recurring theme throughout Chinese history, art and mythology, so it is not unusual to see it used in today's modern Yixing teapots.  The Dragon is a symbol of creativity, good fortune, and masculinity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of our Yixing teapots are handmade using authentic Yixing purple clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 fl. oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tryeh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43619992305834,"sku":"2038","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Little-Dragon-Final_65b37645-cd5d-4415-a232-412a9080f86e.png?v=1666377615"},{"product_id":"bamboo-drum-yixing-teapot","title":"Bamboo Drum 13.5-oz Yixing Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur 13.5-oz Bamboo Drum Yixing Teapot was hand made in Yixing China using the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epurple clay, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezisha clay, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethat is said to only occur in the Yellow Dragon Cave of Dingshan town in Yixing, China. 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It approaches without casting a shadow, and it leaves without leaving a trace. 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The very graceful shape of the teapot is that of a black swan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Capacity: 10-oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tryeh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43680946782378,"sku":"2139","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Black-Swan.png?v=1666479108"},{"product_id":"copy-of-black-swan-10-oz-yixing-teapot-set","title":"Black Swan 10-oz  Yixing Teapot Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 10-oz Black Swan\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Yixing Teapot set was hand made in Yixing China using the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epurple clay, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezisha clay, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethat is said to only occur in the Yellow Dragon Cave of Dingshan town in Yixing, China. The very graceful shape of the teapot is that of a black swan. The 2 cups also mimick the spout of the teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Capacity: 10-oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tryeh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43695510913194,"sku":"2139-b","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/BlackSwanSet.png?v=1666555883"},{"product_id":"little-mouse-in-tree-yixing-teapot","title":"Little Mouse in Tree 17-oz Yixing Teapot","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eOur 17-oz Little Mouse in Tree  Yixing Teapot was hand made in Yixing China using the famous purple clay, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezisha clay, \u003c\/i\u003ethat is said to only occur in the Yellow Dragon Cave of Dingshan town in Yixing, China. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eAlthough the mouse often has negative connotations as a creature everyone despises, in the Chinese zodiac it is right up there with the industrious ox, the brave tiger and the alert monkey. Not only that, it actually ranks at the top of the zodiac symbolizing intelligence and flexibility. The year of the mouse is depicted in ancient tales as a time of abundance, fertility, hope and opportunity. Some ancient fortunetelling books say that those born in the Year of the Mouse are born with great fortune, as they are good at managing human relationships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #212b36;\"\u003eApproximate Capacity: 17-oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrYeh Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43713115619498,"sku":"2147","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Mouse-in-Tree.png?v=1666636049"},{"product_id":"laughing-buddha-27-oz-yixing-teapot","title":"Laughing Buddha 27-oz Yixing Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur 27.5-oz Laughing Buddha Yixing Teapot was hand made in Yixing China using the famous purple clay, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezisha clay, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethat is said to only occur in the Yellow Dragon Cave of Dingshan town in Yixing, China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt goes without saying that the Laughing Buddha, or \u003cem\u003eBudai, \u003c\/em\u003eis a very popular figure in Chinese culture. It is frequently depicted in Chinese art, so it's no surprise to see it also represented in the Chinese gongfu tea ritual. Typically you'll find it as a \u003cem\u003echachong,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or Chinese tea pet, a small clay figure placed on the side of the tea tray, over which any leftover tea is poured. (Modeling an Yixing teapot after the \u003cem\u003eBudai\u003c\/em\u003e is a fanciful idea, however it is not a traditional teapot shape.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou will find the Laughing Buddha located at the entrance of Chinese temples. According to Feng Shui, placing several of these figurines around the house fills the space with positive energy and happiness. The Laughing Buddha is the ultimate symbol of happiness, contentment and life fulfillment. He is often worshipped as the god of luck and prosperity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.5-oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrYeh Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43713422917802,"sku":"2140","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Laughing-Buddha-1.png?v=1666637168"},{"product_id":"dr-suess-fish-11-oz-yixing-teapot","title":"Dr. Seuss Fish 11-oz Yixing Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur 11-oz Dr. Seuss Fish Yixing Teapot was hand made in Yixing China using the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epurple clay, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezisha clay, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethat is said to only occur in the Yellow Dragon Cave of Dingshan town in Yixing, China. The shape of the teapot is that of the Dr. Seuss Fish figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Dr. Seuss Fish Yixing Teapot is certainly a fanciful design and is very cute. Nevertheless, it is most definitely NOT a traditional Yixing teapot design. As a matter of fact, it is actually a very unlikely design given that many of the Dr. Seuss books were actually banned in China in 1964 as being a direct threat to the Communist party. What's more, on March 2, 2021, the publisher of the Dr. Seuss books formally withdrew 6 of the books from publication due to racist imagery and \"jarring racial steriotypes\" in their portrayal of Asian characters. Personally, I will not take exception to this little fish figure because the koi fish appears frequently as an artistic motif in China. (Granted, this looks nothing like a koi!) \u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe koi represents fame, family harmony and wealth in Chinese culture. It is a feng shui favourite, symbolising abundance as well as perseverance and strength, and has a mythical potential to transform into a dragon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 11-oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tryhe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43716474568874,"sku":"2138","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Dr.SuessFish-4.png?v=1666647169"},{"product_id":"baboon-7-5-oz-yixing-teapot","title":"Baboon  7.5-oz Yixing Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur 7.5-oz Baboon Yixing Teapot \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewas hand made in Yixing, China using the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epurple clay, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezisha clay, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethat only occurs in the Yellow Dragon Cave of Dingshan town in Yixing, China. The shape of the teapot is that of a baboon with a baby riding on its back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe monkey is the 9th of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac and it is perceived and smart and powerful. Many couples try to give birth during the year of the monkey in the belief that this will make their baby clever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5-oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tryhe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43733625012394,"sku":"2136","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Baboon-Yixing-Teapot-1.png?v=1666727395"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-7-oz-yixing-teapot","title":"Pumpkin 7-oz Yixing Teapot","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Pumpkin design 7-oz Yixing Teapot \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewas hand made in Yixing, China using the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epurple clay, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezisha clay, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethat only occurs in the Yellow Dragon Cave of Dingshan town in Yixing, China. The shape, as the name implies, is similar to that of a pumpkin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MjjYud\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjPi_mq1Y37AhWZk2oFHXMkBA4QFSgAegQIFhAA\" data-hveid=\"CBYQAA\" lang=\"en\" class=\"g Ww4FFb vt6azd tF2Cxc\" jsaction=\"QyLbLe:OMITjf;xd28Mb:A6j43c\" jscontroller=\"SC7lYd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sokoban-container=\"ih6Jnb_IhlG7b\" class=\"kvH3mc BToiNc UK95Uc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-feature=\"1\" class=\"Z26q7c UK95Uc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"VwiC3b yXK7lf MUxGbd yDYNvb lyLwlc lEBKkf\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDid you know that China produces the most pumpkins in the world at nearly 7 million tons a year.  Chinese people started to eat pumpkin during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In Chinese culture pumpkins are a \u003c\/span\u003esymbol of prosperity, abundance and\u003cspan\u003e enchantment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Z26q7c UK95Uc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjPi_mq1Y37AhWZk2oFHXMkBA4Q2Z0BegQICBAA\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:npT2md\" jsdata=\"fxg5tf;_;AAi4b4\" jscontroller=\"K6HGfd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn ancient China, housewives would take carved-out pumpkins, or pumpkin vessels, and fill them with certain objects to attract wealth and prosperity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjPi_mq1Y37AhWZk2oFHXMkBA4Q2Z0BegQICBAA\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:npT2md\" jsdata=\"fxg5tf;_;AAi4b4\" jscontroller=\"K6HGfd\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjPi_mq1Y37AhWZk2oFHXMkBA4Q2Z0BegQICBAA\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:npT2md\" jsdata=\"fxg5tf;_;AAi4b4\" jscontroller=\"K6HGfd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 7-oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjPi_mq1Y37AhWZk2oFHXMkBA4Q2Z0BegQICBAA\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:npT2md\" jsdata=\"fxg5tf;_;AAi4b4\" jscontroller=\"K6HGfd\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjPi_mq1Y37AhWZk2oFHXMkBA4Q2Z0BegQICBAA\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:npT2md\" jsdata=\"fxg5tf;_;AAi4b4\" jscontroller=\"K6HGfd\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hlcw0c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MjjYud\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjPi_mq1Y37AhWZk2oFHXMkBA4QFSgAegQIExAA\" data-hveid=\"CBMQAA\" lang=\"en\" class=\"g Ww4FFb vt6azd tF2Cxc\" jsaction=\"QyLbLe:OMITjf;xd28Mb:A6j43c\" jscontroller=\"SC7lYd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sokoban-container=\"ih6Jnb_jtoP5d\" class=\"kvH3mc BToiNc UK95Uc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-header-feature=\"0\" class=\"Z26q7c UK95Uc jGGQ5e\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A Thirst for Tea, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43861531623594,"sku":"2037","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/products\/Wave-Yixing-Teapot-3-Edit.png?v=1667331100"},{"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":"wu-jia-shui-ping","title":"Wu Jia: Shui Ping","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis particular selection is a great example of Wu Jia's handicraft which is always meticulously precise, delicately shaped and consistently in fine ground clay. It is completed with the engraving of a calligraphic piece in the “Shou Jin” style of Emperor Hui Zong of the Song Dynasty. The words themselves are borrowed also from the last line in a famous poem by the artist monarch, “Poem of Blossoming Fragrance”. This is a rough translation of that line and the line before it, for contextual reference —\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIntoxicated in the fragrant lane the butterfly dances\u003cbr\u003ein a chase after the night breeze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBelow is the scroll of the poem written by the emperor himself, now in the permanent collection of the National Palace Museum in Taipei.\u003cimg alt='“Poem of Blossoming Fragrance\"' src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Poem-of-Blossoming-Fragrance_600x600.png?v=1707508202\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 5px; float: left;\" alt=\"Wu Jia\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/About-Wu-Jia-gigapixel-standard-scale-4_00x_15abf241-84d1-4d3b-89bf-7963456bc118_240x240.png?v=1708644240\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Wu Jia, National Master Industrial Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Shui Ping (Water Level)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Da Hong Pao from the original mine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e 180 ml (6 fl oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreation year:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1988, Wu is rather young to have quite a number of works already collected institutionally. Since 17, she has been working hard in this art. After apprenticeship consecutively to two contemporary masters, the young woman went on to study the art of the clay in the University of Geosciences in Beijing before going forth to work independently as an artist. Her works began catching attention after winning a few regional awards since 2016. Institutions, one notably Shanghai Arts and Crafts Museum, began taking in her works in their permanent collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of the 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"All of the Yixing teapots in our Master Artist Collection are delivered with a pull-string towel sack in a collector box with cushions inside.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Collectors-Box-and-tea-towel-3-Edit_480x480.png?v=1708123850\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless otherwise stated, all Yixing teapots in our Master Artist Collection are new from the kiln. Please properly clean and prepare them before making tea in them. \u003ca title=\"How to Clean and Prime your Yixing Teapot\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athirstfortea.com\/pages\/how-to-clean-prime-your-new-yixing-teaware\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe cleaning and priming procedure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis time-consuming, but not difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe try our best to represent the colors of all tea accessories in our product photographs, including Yixing teapots, however, there are many factors that we cannot control, including those that affect how the photos are rendered on your computer or mobile device. As such, there may be discrepancies between the color as seen on this site and those of the product you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Thirst for Tea, Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45435832664234,"sku":"0665","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Wu-Jia--Shui-Ping-half-1.png?v=1708732211"},{"product_id":"xu-ming-harmony","title":"Xu Ming: Harmony","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe popularly seen caldron with the domed lid is an all time classic because of its all-round infusion capability. This is a great style for green, black, fine leaf puers, and beaded oolongs, such as Tieguanyins. If you're unsure about which style of Yixing teapot to invest in, this is a good choice because it functions well, both in terms of ergonomics and infusion effects. This is a great value at a very friendly price.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Xu Ming, Award-winning Jiangsu Province Master Industrial Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Long Dan ( Dragon Egg )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Zi-ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e140 ml (4.75 fl oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with seal stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist, Xu Ming, is a veteran Yixing artist trained in the old fashioned way, working from the ground up. A foundation of solid technical skills has always been best acquired that way. He attributes his art to his apprenticeship under legendary Yixing masters such as Wang Yan Xian and Xu Han Tang. Since 1990, Xu Ming’s works have won various prestigious awards and have been collected by national and metropolitan institutions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the Yixing teapots in our Master Artist Collection are delivered with a pull-string towel sack in a collector box with cushions inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"All of the Yixing teapots in our Master Artist Collection are delivered with a pull-string towel sack in a collector box with cushions inside.\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Collectors-Box-and-tea-towel-3-Edit_480x480.png?v=1708123850\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Collectors-Box-and-tea-towel-3-Edit_480x480.png?v=1708123850\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless otherwise stated, all Yixing teapots in our Master Artist Collection are new from the kiln. Please properly clean and prepare them before making tea in them. \u003ca title=\"How to Clean and Prime your Yixing Teapot\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athirstfortea.com\/pages\/how-to-clean-prime-your-new-yixing-teaware\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe cleaning and priming procedure\u003c\/a\u003e is time-consuming, but not difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe try our best to represent the colors of all tea accessories in our product photographs, including Yixing teapots, however, there are many factors that we cannot control, including those that affect how the photos are rendered on your computer or mobile device. As such, there may be discrepancies between the color as seen on this site and those of the product you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate included with this particular product has been made for a particular series hand-produced by the artist. In the photo included with the certificate the artist holds a teapot which may vary in the details of the pot compared to the pot we carry. This does not affect the authenticity of the pot or the recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Tea Hong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45471763595434,"sku":"0667","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Yixing-Master-Artist-Xu-Ming-Harmony.png?v=1708123828"},{"product_id":"fan-yu-jun-round-belly","title":"Fan Yu Jun - Round Belly","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll of the works by Fan Yu Jun, reflect the elegance of the grand tradition of refined simplicity. They are a lesson in precision in form and great ergonomics, which you will find in this beautiful teapot, Round Belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn to the family of the legendary Yixing teapot artist Fan Da Sang ( 1874-1942), Yu Jun began his career at the young age of 18. Much like his peers at the time, he worked from the ground up, learning the chores from moving the ores to tidying up workspaces for his masters. His dedication and perhaps, also thanks to his inheritance of the family tradition, has paid off with numerous national, metropolitan and provincial awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 5px; float: left;\" alt=\"Fan Yu Jun\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Fan-Yu-Jun-gigapixel-hq-scale-4_00x_e3abb14e-7055-4f31-bd73-13a145d199ae_240x240.png?v=1708628483\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtist: Fan Yu Jun, National Master Industrial Artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot style: Round Belly (Yuan Fu).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Da Hong Pao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapacity: 210 ml (7fl oz).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCreation year: 2021.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of the 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\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg 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\" alt=\"Collector's Box with tea towel\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless otherwise stated, all Yixing teapots in our Master Artist Collection are new from the kiln. Please properly clean and prepare them before making tea in them. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athirstfortea.com\/pages\/how-to-clean-prime-your-new-yixing-teaware\" title=\"How to Clean and Prime your Yixing Teapot\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe cleaning and priming procedure\u003c\/a\u003e is time-consuming, but not difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe try our best to represent the colors of all tea accessories in our product photographs, including Yixing teapots, however, there are many factors that we cannot control, including those that affect how the photos are rendered on your computer or mobile device. As such, there may be discrepancies between the color as seen on this site and those of the product you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate included with this particular product has been made for a particular series hand-produced by the artist. In the photo included with the certificate the artist holds a teapot which may vary in the details of the pot compared to the pot we carry. This does not affect the authenticity of the pot or the recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea Hong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45476969250986,"sku":"0666","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Round-Belly-Front.png?v=1708628086"},{"product_id":"ye-qin-ruyi-with-cloud-shoulder","title":"Ye Qin--Ruyi with Cloud Shoulder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYun Jian Ruyi (Ruyi with Cloud Shoulder) is a form style created by the most known Yixing teapot artist in recent history, Gu Jing Zhou (1915-1996). Ye Qin pays homage to the grand master by taking the form only a tiny bit further, refining only the proportion, curves, and defining a touch better the details of the appliqués and carvings. A matt surface \u003cem\u003eqing shui ni*\u003c\/em\u003e is chosen to balance out the extravagance in ornamental elements. The overall result is aesthetically more satisfying.\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\/Ye-Qin-gigapixel-standard-scale-4_00x_44eb11c0-9132-405a-9834-e02d48238f6c_240x240.png?v=1708551470\" alt=\"Ye Qin\" style=\"margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtist: Ye Qin, National Senior Master Industrial Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePot style: Ruyi with Cloud Shoulder (Yun Jian Ruyi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaterial: Qing Shui Ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCapacity: 290 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCreation year: 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYe Qin is one of the few contemporary Yixing teapot artists who has apprenticed under the legendary master Xu Han Tang. She has even worked with renowned painters Cheng Shi Fa and Gao Shi Xiong. Like these masters, Ye has a high regard for the tradition and has tasked herself with the aim of bringing new life to the art in the modern world. Her works adorn different institutions and have won for her numerous awards. She is one the most sought after figures in up and coming Yixing teapot grand masters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of the 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\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Collector's Box and Tea Towel bag\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Collectors-Box-and-tea-towel-3_480x480.png?v=1708637329\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless otherwise stated, all Yixing teapots in our Master Artist Collection are new from the kiln. Please properly clean and prepare them before making tea in them. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.athirstfortea.com\/pages\/how-to-clean-prime-your-new-yixing-teaware\" title=\"How to Clean and Prime your Yixing Teapot\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe cleaning and priming procedure\u003c\/a\u003e is time-consuming, but not difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe try our best to represent the colors of all tea accessories in our product photographs, including Yixing teapots, however, there are many factors that we cannot control, including those that affect how the photos are rendered on your computer or mobile device. As such, there may be discrepancies between the color as seen on this site and those of the product you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe certificate included with this particular product has been made for a particular series hand-produced by the artist. In the photo included with the certificate the artist holds a teapot which may vary in the details of the pot compared to the pot we carry. This does not affect the authenticity of the pot or the recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Qing shui ni: The clay of this teapot is a \u003cem\u003eQing Shui Ni\u003c\/em\u003e clay, which is a common clay in Yixing. Qing Shui Ni could be literally translated as \"Clear Water Mud\" in English. It basically stands for those ore that is not \"specially selected or blended,\" so the color and feeling of this clay is more primitive as well, which represents the classical character of Yixing clay. \"Qing Shui Ni\" (清水泥). It is a very common material for Yixing teapots, making it a foundational ore, which supports the economy of Yixing production even today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea Hong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45490739019946,"sku":"664","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/files\/Ruyi-with-Cloud-Shoulder_9814e229-31ee-4d7f-be1a-15c2e4f5589f.png?v=1708551063"},{"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. 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 colors 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 may be interpreted discrepancies between the color as seen on this site and that of the product you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170 ml. (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"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0160\/7728\/collections\/Yixing-Teapots_bad7a26f-ab7f-4e3d-b8e1-6d4a4dcf2869.jpg?v=1581280313","url":"https:\/\/www.athirstfortea.com\/collections\/yixing-teapots\/rat.oembed","provider":"A Thirst for Tea, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}