Julunzhu (巨轮珠) Teapot

Ju Lun Zhu Zini Teapot | Yixing Zisha
巨轮珠壶 底槽清 | 宜兴紫砂

Artist:    Wu Hong Fang, ranked "Arts & Craft Master"
Clay:    Di Cao Qing, Zini category
Capacity:    150ml
Pour Time:    7s
Made in artist's studio in the old Factory 1 grounds, Dingshan, Yixing

ABOUT THE TEAPOT
The teapot featured here is designed with appealing lean form. Modern, functional and magnificent. Like a dark red meteor stone with leathery skin. It is made by Wu Hong Fang, who understands zisha clay like a bird plays with the wind.

We first met Wu in her studio 3 years ago, amazed by how she works wonders with her signature purple clay, Di Cao Qing and Tian Qing Ni, each piece retaining the glazed iron color and stone-textured finish. After talking about her work for 2 days with excitement, we went back and started the partnership.

This piece is a modern interpretation of a classic Qing-era shape, streamlined yet retaining the distinctive "cannon" spout.

Clay is Di Cao Qing Ni from mine No. 4 in Huanglong Shan. A patina of deep burgundy will be developed after a period of usage.

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 lukewarm water. Dry the exterior gently with a soft cloth if needed to remove any stains that remain.
4.   Air dry in a well-ventilated are with the lid removed. 

other tips:
-    Never use detergent or any other cleaning agent on Zisha!
-    Our Zisha is to 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.