Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot "Zi Ye" (Ziye Shi Piao / Stone Scoop) | 子冶石瓢 - 170ml

Teapot Style: "Zi Ye" (Ziye Shi Piao / Stone Scoop) | 子冶石瓢

• Material: Original Ore Zhuni (Vermilion Clay) | 原矿朱泥
• Craftsmanship: Fully Handmade | 全手工
• Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China | 中国江苏宜兴
• Capacity: 170 ml

Product Story & Description

"Zi Ye Shi Piao" is named after Qu Ziye, a famous Qing dynasty scholar and teapot designer who refined this classic shape. The Shipiao (Stone Dipper) is one of the most iconic and essential silhouettes in Yixing pottery, admired by collectors for its architectural balance and profound geometric beauty. It symbolizes unwavering strength and scholarly elegance.

Design & Craftsmanship

This 170ml teapot perfectly embodies the aesthetic of the Ziye Shipiao, characterized by crisp, straight lines that form a stable and elegant triangular structure. It features a straight spout for a powerful, clean pour, a bridge-shaped lid knob, and rests securely on three classic rounded feet (Ding style). Its wide bottom allows tea leaves to fully expand.

Zhu 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.

Zhu 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.

Due to its exceptional ability to preserve fragrance, Zhu Ni is perfectly suited for highly aromatic teas. The article highly recommends pairing Zhu Ni teapots with: Light Oolongs (such as Tieguanyin and Dancong).