{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-zisha-teapot-han-wa-150ml-di-cao-qing","title":"Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot \"Han Wa\" (Han Tile) | 汉瓦 - 150ml","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeapot Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Han Wa\" (Han Tile) | 汉瓦\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Di Cao Qing (Bottom-Seam Purple Clay) | 底槽青\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade | 手工\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China | 中国江苏宜兴\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story \u0026amp; Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Name: \"Han Wa\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Han Wa\" takes its name from the roof tiles of the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). Their round end-caps were stamped with auspicious words and images, and scholars of later centuries collected them as treasures of antiquity. The teapot form echoes their low, broad silhouette and flat surfaces, which served as a canvas for carving, so Han Wa pots have long been favored for decoration. It is a classic shape steeped in the scholar's love of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low, wide cylindrical body is classic Han Wa, with crisp lines at the rim and base. The flat lid carries an arched bridge knob that echoes the curve of a roof tile, and a straight spout and rounded handle keep the profile clean and balanced. Bamboo leaves are incised around the body, signed with the maker's inscription and seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Clay: Di Cao Qing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDi Cao Qing (Bottom-Seam Purple Clay) is one of the most treasured varieties of Zini, the classic purple clay of Yixing. Its name comes from where it lies. The ore forms a thin layer at the very bottom (Di) of the purple clay seam (Cao), and in its raw state it has a faint bluish-green tinge (Qing). Because it makes up only a small part of each seam, it has always been valued more highly than ordinary Zini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter firing, Di Cao Qing turns a deep, dignified purple-brown, sometimes with a subtle bluish undertone. The surface is scattered with fine, pale mineral specks, a texture tea lovers call \"Li Pi\" (pear skin). The clay is dense yet breathable. With regular use, the surface absorbs the tea's oils and slowly takes on a rich, jade-like luster. The more you brew, the more beautiful it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Zini clays, Di Cao Qing has excellent breathability and a unique dual-porosity structure, which make it exceptionally versatile. It gently rounds out astringency and elevates the complex flavors of roasted oolongs, Pu'er and black teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Di Cao Qing and other Yixing clays in our \u003ca href=\"\/ja\/blogs\/zisha-teapot-knowledges\/the-soul-of-the-teapot-a-guide-to-zisha-clay-types\"\u003eguide to Zisha clay types\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"隐庐居 Hidden Brews Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46400702709895,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/4798\/7847\/files\/lht12-DSC09419.jpg?v=1793594377","url":"https:\/\/www.hiddenbrews.com\/ja\/products\/handmade-yixing-zisha-teapot-han-wa-150ml-di-cao-qing","provider":"隐庐居 Hidden Brews Authentic Yixing Zisha Teapots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}