{"product_id":"ju-rui-菊蕊-jiangponi-yixing-teapot-5023","title":"Ju Rui (菊蕊) Jiangponi Yixing Teapot #5023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJu Rui\u003c\/em\u003e JIANGPONI Teapot | Yixing Zisha \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e菊蕊 - 降破泥 | 宜兴紫砂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:  \u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eShi Wen Jie, National Master of Arts and Crafts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay: \u003c\/strong\u003e   Jiang Po Ni\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity: \u003c\/strong\u003e    165ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePour Time: \u003c\/strong\u003e   8s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e Dingshan, Yixing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Lot Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5023-2, 5023-3, 5023-4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully handmade piece by Master Shi Wen Jie, in top tier Jiangponi clay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e菊蕊 Ju Rui translates to \"Chrysanthemum Stamens\", a fanciful name for this whimsical and pretty floral design. This is Master Shi's own creative interpretation of a very classic shape that is strongly preferred by many tea practitioners for its stability (low stance), ease of use (wide mouth) and excellent steeping results even with large-leaved teas (broad body). The pour is strong and quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster Shi's craft is once again impressive -- notice the organic curvature of the spout along its length, which gives a sense of \"life\" but in fact extremely hard to achieve in good proportion and form, requiring great experience from the artist. The lid is wonderfully adorned with petals, all done meticulously by hand (floral decorations are one of Master Shi's specializations), crowned by an organic floral lid knob which reminds one of the name of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe proportion and balance on this piece is outstanding, not an easy feat with these extremely flat and broad designs, which often look heavy or lifeless. It sits with poise and grace, stable and assured but as if ready for motion. The interior boasts a \"pushed-in\" style filter (内推孔), which although much more difficult to execute, ensures a smooth and even pour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE CLAY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Jiangponi clay is some of the finest we have had the pleasure of working with \/ commissioning. It is a beautiful, fairly deep shade of red which is a very sought after ore composition (most regular grade Jiangponi is a paler orange in color). The dispersion of colored granules within the clay is also top tier (see close up pictures of base and lid). These characteristics make this extremely sought after and a highly expensive clay to craft with, but the results are stunning. The porosity and breathability is top notch, which will yield fantastic results when brewing high-grade tea over its lifetime, developing a treasured patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FatBat Puerh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47226264060153,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7311\/5897\/files\/DNK_5282.jpg?v=1769322976","url":"https:\/\/fatbatpuerh.com\/products\/ju-rui-%e8%8f%8a%e8%95%8a-jiangponi-yixing-teapot-5023","provider":"FatBat Puerh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}