Qiu Shui (秋水) Da Hong Pao Yixing Teapot

Qiu Shui Dahongpao Gongfu Teapot | Yixing Zisha 
大红袍秋水小品 | 宜兴紫砂

Artist: Zhong Ze Liang, Associate Master of Arts and Crafts

Shape: Qiu Shui

Clay: Da Hong Pao Zhuni

Capacity: 110 ml

Pour Time: 6s

Made in artist's Studio in old Factory 1 grounds, Dingshan, Yixing. 原一厂，丁山，宜兴

ABOUT THE TEAPOT

Top grade Dahongpao zhuni clay meets classic design. The intention is simple, to make a timeless piece that will be treasured through time. 

The design language and craftsmanship are spot-on throughout. The curve of the mouth echoes the top line of the handle perfectly, the rim of the lid and pot opening are in ideal proportion to each other, yielding a flowing symmetry and sophistication throughout the piece.

This was a challenging piece to execute, with its small size and complicated curves. This particular clay also required multiple high-firings to achieve this rich coloration and crystalline ring, but this also resulted in very high breakage rates. The artist has since stopped producing this piece after only a single run, so this is very limited.

Exactly the type of work this studio is most adept at. A family with impeccable academic pedigree combined with deep knowledge and passion in collecting some of the most premium clays, plus the capability to fire at super high kiln-temperatures (sometimes pushing the boundaries of regulations).

Learn more about the studio:

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.

Click here to learn more about this studio: The House of Shi

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.