{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-zisha-teapot-yun-long-jing-lan-180ml-zhu-ni","title":"Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot \"Yun Long Jing Lan\" (Cloud Dragon Well Rail) Zhu Ni | 云龙井栏 - 180ml","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeapot Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Yun Long Jing Lan\" (Cloud Dragon Well Rail) | 云龙井栏\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhu Ni (Vermilion Clay) | 朱泥\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 180 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story \u0026amp; Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Name: \"Yun Long Jing Lan\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Jing Lan\" means \"well railing,\" the low stone curb that once ringed the village well, the heart of daily life in old China. Yixing potters borrowed its sturdy, drum-like silhouette, and the form has long been admired for its quiet, grounded strength. \"Yun Long,\" cloud and dragon, adds the ancient image of a dragon riding the clouds, a symbol of vitality, good fortune and the rain that nourishes the land. Together, the name pairs an everyday object with a mythical blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is a broad, drum-like cylinder with gently swelling sides and a flat lid that sits nearly flush with the rim, topped with a small pierced pearl knob. The handle rises to a finely sculpted dragon head, and a short, sturdy spout gives a direct, controlled pour. One side is incised with bamboo stalks and leaves, finished with the maker's inscription and seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Clay: Zhu Ni\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhu Ni (along with the broader Hong Ni family) is known for its delicate texture and striking appearance. After firing, it features a beautiful color that ranges from bright orange to deep red. When showered with hot water, the clay beautifully comes alive, quickly flushing to a vibrant, bright red that sometimes exhibits a subtle, wandering purple glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhu Ni is characterized by its high density and low porosity. Because of this dense structure, the clay does not absorb the tea's fragrance. Instead, it acts to lock in and retain the delicate aromas of the tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its exceptional ability to preserve fragrance, Zhu Ni is perfectly suited for highly aromatic teas. We especially recommend it for light oolongs (such as Tieguanyin and Dancong) and Pu'er.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Zhu Ni 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":46400703168647,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/4798\/7847\/files\/lht13-DSC09428.jpg?v=1793594436","url":"https:\/\/www.hiddenbrews.com\/ja\/products\/handmade-yixing-zisha-teapot-yun-long-jing-lan-180ml-zhu-ni","provider":"隐庐居 Hidden Brews Authentic Yixing Zisha Teapots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}