{"product_id":"handmade-yixing-zisha-teapot-shi-piao-150ml-di-cao-qing","title":"Handmade Yixing Zisha Teapot \"Shi Piao\" (Stone Ladle) | 石瓢 - 150ml","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeapot Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Shi Piao\" (Stone Ladle) | 石瓢\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Di Cao Qing (Bottom-Seam Purple Clay) | 底槽青\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 150 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story \u0026amp; Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Name: \"Shi Piao\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Shi Piao\" is one of the most celebrated forms in Yixing teapot making. Its name is often traced to \"shi piao,\" an old word for a stone ladle, and the form became famous in the early 1800s through the scholar-official Chen Mansheng, who designed teapots with the potter Yang Pengnian and had poems carved on them. Its broad base, sloping sides and three small feet give it a calm, triangular stability that collectors have admired for two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic Shi Piao silhouette rises from a broad base to a narrower shoulder, resting on three small, rounded feet. A low, gently domed lid carries a bridge-shaped loop knob, while the straight spout and rounded handle balance each other neatly. One side is incised with a spray of bamboo leaves, accompanied by the maker's inscription and seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Clay: Di Cao Qing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDi Cao Qing (Bottom-Seam Purple Clay) is one of the most treasured varieties of Zini, the classic purple clay of Yixing. Its name comes from where it lies. The ore forms a thin layer at the very bottom (Di) of the purple clay seam (Cao), and in its raw state it has a faint bluish-green tinge (Qing). Because it makes up only a small part of each seam, it has always been valued more highly than ordinary Zini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter firing, Di Cao Qing turns a deep, dignified purple-brown, sometimes with a subtle bluish undertone. The surface is scattered with fine, pale mineral specks, a texture tea lovers call \"Li Pi\" (pear skin). The clay is dense yet breathable. With regular use, the surface absorbs the tea's oils and slowly takes on a rich, jade-like luster. The more you brew, the more beautiful it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Zini clays, Di Cao Qing has excellent breathability and a unique dual-porosity structure, which make it exceptionally versatile. It gently rounds out astringency and elevates the complex flavors of roasted oolongs, Pu'er and black teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Di Cao Qing 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":46400697598087,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/4798\/7847\/files\/lht6-DSC09365.jpg?v=1793594039","url":"https:\/\/www.hiddenbrews.com\/zh-hant\/products\/handmade-yixing-zisha-teapot-shi-piao-150ml-di-cao-qing","provider":"隐庐居 Hidden Brews Authentic Yixing Zisha Teapots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}