Fragrant Embrace "Huai Xiang" (怀香) Zhuni Yixing Teapot

Fragrant Embrace “Huai Xiang" Zhuni Teapot | Yixing Zisha 
怀香 - 小煤窑朱泥 | 宜兴紫砂

Artist:     Wang Jie
Clay:    Zhuni from Xiao Mei Yao 
Capacity:     110ml
Pour Time:    6s
Made in Dingshan, Yixing

This pot is a lovely creation from the studio of artisan Wang Jie. The design echoes a classic Chinese Mei Ren Jian - 美人肩 (Shoulders of a Beauty) shape, but has touches of the artist's own vision in the lid knob and fullness of the body.

Wang Jie's mastery of form is evident in the flowing lines and elegant proportions of this piece. Executed in a fine red Zhuni from Xiao Mei Yao (小煤窑).

This clay has a very neutral effect on tea, and will work wonderfully with your favored tea and develop a beautiful patina overtime.

ABOUT THE CLAY
Zhuni clay is best known for its beautiful red luster and highly neutral properties when brewing tea. A high-quality Zhuni teapot should give a clean and bright, almost metallic sound when lid is lowered or raised, evidence of solid craftsmanship and thorough high-temperature firing. Zhuni has a high shrinkage rate when firing, which can result in low yields, so great skill is needed in working with this clay.

This particular clay was created from ore mined in the Xiao Mei Yao region, which is prized for its strong, deep red hue, with an excellent glow that appears to emanate from beneath the surface. The sound is crystalline and bright.

CARE OF YOUR ZISHA
1. To clean your new teapot, first rinse well inside and out with lukewarm water. Then fill with hot water just off the boil, steep for 30s and pour out. Repeat the hot water rinse 2-3 times as needed.
2. Brew your favorite tea!
3. After the session, empty the spent leaf and rinse out well with hot water. Dry the exterior gently with a soft cloth if needed to remove any stains that remain.
4. Air dry in a well-ventilated area with the lid removed.

Other Tips:
- Never use detergent or any other cleaning agent on Zisha!
- Our Zisha is top quality; boiling with tea leaves (or tofu) before use is not needed.
- Your teapot will develop a patina through regular use and care. Avoid pouring tea over the exterior of the pot to hasten the process, this will quickly result in a “dirty” looking pot.