{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-zisha-teapot-ru-yi-shi-piao-180ml-zhu-ni","title":"Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot \"Ru Yi Shi Piao\" (Ruyi Stone Ladle) | 如意石瓢 - 180ml","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeapot Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Ru Yi Shi Piao\" (Ruyi Stone Ladle) | 如意石瓢\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zhu Ni (Vermilion Clay) | 原矿朱泥\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: \"Ru Yi Shi Piao\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Shi Piao\" is one of the most celebrated forms in Yixing teapot making, made famous in the early 1800s by the scholar Chen Mansheng and the potter Yang Pengnian. Its broad base, sloping sides and three small feet give it a calm, triangular stability. \"Ru Yi\" means \"as you wish\" and names a curved scepter with a cloud-shaped head, an emblem of good fortune. This version adds that blessing to a time-honored classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shi Piao body rises from a broad base to a narrower shoulder and rests on three small feet. The flat lid carries a bridge-shaped knob with ruyi-cloud heads, and a generous rounded handle balances the straight spout. One side is incised with slender bamboo leaves, signed 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=\"\/zh-hant\/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":46400711000199,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/4798\/7847\/files\/lht20-DSC09491.jpg?v=1793594900","url":"https:\/\/www.hiddenbrews.com\/zh-hant\/products\/handmade-yixing-zisha-teapot-ru-yi-shi-piao-180ml-zhu-ni","provider":"隐庐居 Hidden Brews Authentic Yixing Zisha Teapots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}