Round Pearl (圆珠) Zhuni Yixing Teapot

圆珠 - 本山朱泥 - 史文洁

This is a piece from our premium range of small Zhuni teapots, made in partnership with a studio located in the former Factory 1 grounds. For this range, we selected classic designs for their elegant presentation on the tea table and suitability for our favorite tea styles (gushu puerh, dancong and yancha).

Each design is executed by either of the two young artisans (husband and wife) from this studio, in excellent Zhuni clay.

Visually full-bodied, yet compact and fitting perfectly in the palm of ones hand. This classic design has been interpreted wonderfully by artist Shi Wen Jie; she has captured the balance between abundance and lightness in this form.

Characteristic of Zhuni mined from the original Huanglong Shan mountain, this pot has a lighter red hue with a gold/yellow glow within (in contrast to the darker/redder cast of Xiaomeiyao or Zhao Zhuang Zhuni). This clay is slightly textured without being rough, giving the pot a lovely tactile feel.

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.