Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot "Shui Ping" | 水平壶 - 130ml / 160ml
130ml (4.4oz)
$239.00
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Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot "Shui Ping" | 水平壶 - 130ml / 160ml
$239.00
✓ Signed & sealed certificate from the artisan
✓ Handmade in Yixing, China
✓ Handmade in Yixing, China
About the Artisan
Every teapot from Chen Qun Studio is made by Yao Chuanyong. Born in 1986, he has spent fifteen years mastering guang qi (光器), the plain traditional forms with no carving or decoration to hide behind, where every curve, spout and lid must be exactly right.
- Teapot Style: "Shui Ping" | 水平壶
- Material: Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni (Premium Vermilion clay) | 小煤窑朱泥
- Craftsmanship: Fully Handmade
- Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China
- Capacity: 130 ml / 160 ml
Product Story & Description
The Name & Cultural Meaning:
The name "Shui Ping" (水平) translates to "Horizontal Balance." Historically, this classic teapot style was designed for the traditional Gongfu tea ceremony in Southern China. Brewers would place the teapot in a large bowl of hot water to maintain the temperature of the tea. A perfectly crafted Shui Ping teapot is balanced so precisely that it floats completely upright in the water without tipping over. Culturally, it symbolizes harmony, inner balance, and steadfastness in life.
Design & Craftsmanship:
This 160ml teapot represents the pinnacle of minimalist geometric beauty. The defining feature of a true Shui Ping teapot is the "Three Mountains Rule"—the tip of the spout, the top of the handle, and the rim of the teapot all align on a perfect horizontal plane. Crafted from premium Xiao Mei Yao Zhuni, a highly sought-after and rare red clay, it features a beautifully smooth, naturally lustrous, and warm reddish-orange surface. This specific clay has a notoriously high shrinkage rate during firing, making fully handmade flawless pieces like this a true test of a master's skill.
Recommended For:
This teapot is highly recommended for traditional Gongfu tea practitioners, lovers of classic minimalist aesthetics, and serious collectors. Because Zhuni clay is excellent at retaining heat and highly aromatic profiles, it is the perfect vessel for brewing highly fragrant teas such as Oolong, Tieguanyin, or Dancong.
J
When you don't know what style to buy, you can never go wrong with Shuiping. Very classical and well made.
E
This is my first real Yixing teapot, and I couldn't be happier. I got the 130ml size, which is perfect for solo sessions or sharing with one other person. The texture of the clay feels so natural and warm in the hand, totally different from my porcelain gaiwan. It makes my morning tea ritual feel so much more grounded. Shipping took about two weeks to New York.