{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-zisha-teapot-han-wa-180ml-zi-yu-jin-sha","title":"Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot \"Han Wa\" (Han Tile) | 汉瓦 - 180ml","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 Zi Yu Jin Sha (Purple Jade \u0026amp; Golden Sand) | 紫玉金砂\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: \"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 broad cylindrical body is classic Han Wa, finished with a neat ring at the foot. The flat lid is topped with a sculpted arching knob, and the handle ends in a small flared thumb rest for a secure grip. The surface is left plain so the clay can shine: deep purple-red scattered all over with fine golden sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Clay: Zi Yu Jin Sha\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZi Yu Jin Sha (Purple Jade \u0026amp; Golden Sand) is a poetic name of praise in the Zisha world. It describes teapots made from fine Zini (purple clay) that, after firing and patient seasoning, take on a warm, smooth luster like purple jade, while golden grains of Duanni sand glimmer across the surface, scattered like stars in the night sky or drifting like falling snow. The clay itself is a co-occurring purple ore naturally rich in Duanni, which is what gives the fired sand its golden tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect is created in one of two ways, and both test the potter's skill. In the Pu Sha (sand-inlay) technique, fired sand grains are pressed into the surface by hand after the pot is formed, painstaking work in which every grain must be laid evenly. In the Tiao Sha (sand-blending) technique, sand grains of even size are kneaded into the clay in precise proportions before the pot is shaped. If the choice of sand or the ratio is off, the clay's slip can bury the grains or leave them patchy, so evenly scattered golden flecks are a mark of true mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Zini clays, Zi Yu Jin Sha breathes well and gently rounds out astringency, making it a lovely match for roasted oolongs, Pu'er and black teas. With regular use, the purple body deepens into a mellow patina while the golden sand stays bright, so the pot grows more beautiful with every brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Zi Yu Jin Sha and other Yixing clays in our \u003ca href=\"\/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":46400718209159,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/4798\/7847\/files\/lht21-DSC09501.jpg?v=1793594964","url":"https:\/\/www.hiddenbrews.com\/products\/handmade-yixing-zisha-teapot-han-wa-180ml-zi-yu-jin-sha","provider":"隐庐居 Hidden Brews Authentic Yixing Zisha Teapots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}