Three-Legged Yu Ru "Jade Breast" (三足玉乳) Zhuni Yixing Teapot

Three-legged Yu Ru "Jade Breast" Zhuni Teapot | Yixing Zisha 
三足玉乳  朱泥 | 宜兴紫砂

Shape:    Three-legged Yu Ru
Artist:    Wang Jie
Clay:    Zhuni (xiaomeiyao????)
Capacity:    90ml
Pour Time:    6s
Made in Dingshan, Yixing丁山，宜兴

A very cute pot rendered in Zhu Ni, that is one of our favorite designs from the artist Wang Jie. This shape is known as 3-legged Yu Ru (Jade Breast). The symmetry is balanced, the lid knob has been extended for ease of use, and the three pointed feet are simply adorable.

Wang Jie's studio specializes almost exclusively in small Zhu Ni creations, all of which are flavor-neutral, quick-pouring and fantastic for use with your favorite tea.

ABOUT THE CLAY (xiaomeiyao???)

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.