{"title":"All ZiSha","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-origin","title":"Yixing ZiSha Teapot Origin-160ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Origin, Hong Pi Long (Zi Ni Purple Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Fang Gu, Hong Pi Long Purple Clay\nMETA: Handmade Fang Gu Yixing zisha teapot in Hong Pi Long purple clay, 160ml, by artist Huang Shao Xi. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-origin\nCLAY: Zi Ni — Hong Pi Long | SHAPE: Fang Gu | CRAFT: fully handmade | CAPACITY: 160ml (Medium) | ARTIST: Huang Shao Xi\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Origin, Hong Pi Long (Zi Ni Purple Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eFang Gu (classic full, rounded form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHong Pi Long\u003c\/strong\u003e (Purple Clay \/ Zi Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eFully handmade by Yixing artist Huang Shao Xi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160ml (Medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost any tea — Pu-erh, Hei Cha, Oolong, Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. Smaller pots are the connoisseur's choice, and often the finer, pricier ones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eHong Pi Long\u003c\/strong\u003e (Zi Ni \/ Purple Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHong Pi Long is a variety of \u003cstrong\u003epurple clay\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its rich deep-red tone and high quartz content — a versatile all-rounder with balanced airflow that brings out flavour without stealing aroma, and a body that holds heat well. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Fang Gu shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFang Gu\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning \"imitating the ancient\" — is one of the most classic \u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e shapes: a full, rounded body with a perfectly symmetric, timeless silhouette. This one is fully handmade in Yixing by artist Huang Shao Xi. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Hong Pi Long Purple Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Hong Pi Long purple-clay pot, it is a versatile all-rounder — you can brew almost anything and it will not fight the tea. It suits \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/all-ripened-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eripened Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/hei-cha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, roasted \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is \u003cstrong\u003efully handmade\u003c\/strong\u003e — shaped and finished entirely by hand, with no mould. Fully hand-made pots take far more skill and time, which is why they sit at the top of the range and are prized by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our teapots are \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade\u003c\/strong\u003e — a moulded body with hand-carved details — so that fine craftsmanship stays affordable for everyday tea. We keep a smaller number of fully hand-made pieces like this one for those who want the highest level of craft. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306045333683,"sku":"TA001","price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Zisha_teapot_origin_Hong_Pi_Long.jpg?v=1775036370"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-dragon-egg-a","title":"Yixing ZiSha Teapot Dragon Egg A-280ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Dragon Egg, Duan Ni (Beige Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Dragon Egg, Duan Ni Beige Clay\nMETA: Semi-handmade Dragon Egg Yixing zisha teapot in Duan Ni beige clay, 280ml, peacock detail. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-dragon-egg-a\nCLAY: Duan Ni — Duan Ni | SHAPE: Dragon Egg | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 280ml (Large\/Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Dragon Egg, Duan Ni (Beige Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eDragon Egg (smooth, rounded egg form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuan Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Beige Clay) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e280ml (Large \/ Sharing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen, Oolong and Black tea; aged White and raw Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. This is one of our larger pots, made for sharing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eDuan Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Beige Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA sandy, highly breathable \u003cstrong\u003ebeige clay\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rich texture — its openness softens and rounds a brew. Best for \u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e, and lovely with \u003cstrong\u003eaged White tea\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eraw Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Dragon Egg shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDragon Egg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a smooth, rounded egg-shaped \u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e form, here finished with a fine three-dimensional peacock detail for an elegant, lively character. This one is semi-handmade in Yixing. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Duan Ni Beige Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Duan Ni beige-clay pot, its breathable body suits lighter, fresher teas. Brew a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-green-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a lighter \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/hei-cha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — it is also a fine home for aged \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/white-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and raw \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/all-raw-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306047627443,"sku":"ZSTP001","price":99.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Zisha_teapot_dragon_egg_D.jpg?v=1775036306"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-honesty","title":"Yixing ZiSha Teapot Honesty-250ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Honesty, Duan Ni (Beige Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Shi Piao, Duan Ni Beige Clay\nMETA: Semi-handmade Shi Piao Yixing zisha teapot in Duan Ni beige clay, 250ml. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-honesty\nCLAY: Duan Ni — Duan Ni | SHAPE: Shi Piao | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 250ml (Large\/Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Honesty, Duan Ni (Beige Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eShi Piao (classic stone-ladle form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuan Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Beige Clay) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e250ml (Large \/ Sharing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen, Oolong and Black tea; aged White and raw Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. This is one of our larger pots, made for sharing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eDuan Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Beige Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA sandy, highly breathable \u003cstrong\u003ebeige clay\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rich texture — its openness softens and rounds a brew. Best for \u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e, and lovely with \u003cstrong\u003eaged White tea\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eraw Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Shi Piao shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShi Piao\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning \"stone ladle\" — is one of the most classic \u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e shapes: low, stable and understated, with a bridge-shaped lid knob, carrying a sense of grace and honesty. This one is semi-handmade in Yixing. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Duan Ni Beige Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Duan Ni beige-clay pot, its breathable body suits lighter, fresher teas. Brew a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-green-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a lighter \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/hei-cha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — it is also a fine home for aged \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/white-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and raw \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/all-raw-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306047987891,"sku":"ZSTP003","price":158.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/zishateapothonesty3_c5bdf974-4a73-4475-a08e-3bd0297826d7.jpg?v=1775039796"},{"product_id":"zisha-teapot-marble-pearl","title":"ZiSha Teapot Marble Pearl-250ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Marble Pearl, Duan Ni (Beige Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Round Pearl, Duan Ni Beige Clay\nMETA: Semi-handmade round Yixing zisha teapot in grey-green Duan Ni beige clay, 250ml. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): zisha-teapot-marble-pearl\nCLAY: Duan Ni — Duan Ni (grey-green \/ Qing Hui) | SHAPE: round | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 250ml (Large\/Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Marble Pearl, Duan Ni (Beige Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eRound (smooth pearl-like form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuan Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (grey-green Beige Clay) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e250ml (Large \/ Sharing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen, Oolong and Black tea; aged White and raw Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. This is one of our larger pots, made for sharing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eDuan Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Beige Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA sandy, highly breathable \u003cstrong\u003ebeige clay\u003c\/strong\u003e — this one in a soft grey-green (Qing Hui) tone — with a rich texture that softens and rounds a brew. Best for \u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e, and lovely with \u003cstrong\u003eaged White tea\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eraw Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Marble Pearl shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth, well-rounded \u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e with a clean, pearl-like body — simple and tactile, with a soft grey-green surface that suits the understated Duan Ni clay. This one is semi-handmade in Yixing. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Duan Ni Beige Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Duan Ni beige-clay pot, its breathable body suits lighter, fresher teas. Brew a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-green-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a lighter \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/hei-cha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — it is also a fine home for aged \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/white-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and raw \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/all-raw-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306048020659,"sku":"ZSTP005","price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/zisha_teapot_marble_pearl_B.jpg?v=1775036525"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-wealth-of-nature","title":"Yixing ZiSha Teapot Wealth of Nature-150ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Shi Piao, Zi Ni (Purple Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Shi Piao Bamboo, Zi Ni Purple Clay\nMETA: Semi-handmade Shi Piao Yixing zisha teapot in Zi Ni purple clay, 150ml. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-wealth-of-nature\nCLAY: Zi Ni — Zi Ni | SHAPE: Shi Piao | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 150ml (Small)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Wealth of Nature, Zi Ni (Purple Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eShi Piao\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZi Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Purple Clay \/ Zi Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e150ml (Small)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost any tea — Pu-erh, Hei Cha, Oolong, Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. Smaller pots are the connoisseur's choice, and often the finer, pricier ones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eZi Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Zi Ni \/ Purple Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA versatile \u003cstrong\u003epurple clay\u003c\/strong\u003e with balanced airflow that brings out flavour without stealing aroma, and a body that holds heat well — an easy all-rounder for almost any tea. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Shi Piao shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShi Piao — meaning \"stone ladle\" — is one of the most classic zisha shapes: low, stable and understated, with a bridge-shaped lid knob; the spirit of bamboo runs through the handle and lid. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Zi Ni Purple Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Zi Ni purple-clay pot, it is a versatile all-rounder — you can brew almost anything and it will not fight the tea. It suits \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/all-ripened-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eripened Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/hei-cha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, roasted \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306048086195,"sku":"ZSTP008","price":208.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/zishateapotnaturalwealth2.jpg?v=1775039527"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-spring-swirl","title":"Yixing ZiSha Teapot Spring Swirl-500ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Jing Lan Bamboo, Zi Ni (Purple Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Jing Lan, Zi Ni Purple Clay 500ml\nMETA: Semi-handmade Jing Lan Yixing zisha teapot in Zi Ni purple clay, 500ml, bamboo motif. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-spring-swirl\nCLAY: Zi Ni — Zi Ni | SHAPE: Jing Lan | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 500ml (Large \/ Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Spring Swirl, Zi Ni (Purple Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eJing Lan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZi Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Purple Clay \/ Zi Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e500ml (Large)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost any tea — Pu-erh, Hei Cha, Oolong, Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. At 500ml, this is our largest sharing pot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eZi Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Zi Ni \/ Purple Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA versatile \u003cstrong\u003epurple clay\u003c\/strong\u003e with balanced airflow that brings out flavour without stealing aroma, and a body that holds heat well — an easy all-rounder for almost any tea. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Jing Lan shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJing Lan — meaning \"well rail\" — is a classic zisha shape modelled on the railing of an old Chinese well: an upright, sturdy body with gently drawn-in rims, here worked with the theme of Chinese bamboo. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Zi Ni Purple Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Zi Ni purple-clay pot, it is a versatile all-rounder — you can brew almost anything and it will not fight the tea. It suits \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/all-ripened-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eripened Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/hei-cha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, roasted \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306048151731,"sku":"ZSTP009","price":103.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/zishateapotspringswirl1.jpg?v=1775039168"},{"product_id":"gong-fu-zi-sha-tea-cup-a","title":"Gong Fu Zi Sha Tea Cup A","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZisha Tea Cup – Yixing Purple Clay, Brown, 25ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic Yixing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ezisha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChinese tea cup. Zisha is the prized clay for tea vessels — its micro-cavities let the tea 'breathe' while brewing. This small cup is in zisha's original brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e25ml (small)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYixing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ezisha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Zi-Ni purple clay), unglazed, high-fired and food-safe for hot tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal zisha brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy as many as you need to match your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/collections\/chinese-tea-set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese tea set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Gong Fu Zi Sha Tea Cup A - burgundy","offer_id":45306048610483,"sku":"TACap0031","price":1.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/tea_cup_zisha_A.jpg?v=1775019322"},{"product_id":"gong-fu-yixing-zisha-tea-cup-b","title":"Gong Fu Yixing ZiSha Tea Cup B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZisha Tea Cup – Yixing Duan Ni, Cream, 30ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Yixing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ezisha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChinese tea cup in Duan Ni (段泥, 'silky clay'), an earthy cream colour. Pairs with any zisha teapot to build a tea set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30ml (small)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYixing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ezisha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Duan Ni clay), unglazed, food-safe for hot tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eearthy cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy as many as you need to match your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/collections\/chinese-tea-set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese tea set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306048774323,"sku":"TACap004","price":2.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/tea_cup_zisha_B1.jpg?v=1775019312"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-burgundy","title":"Yixing Zisha Teapot Burgundy-220ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Shi Piao, Zhu Ni (Red Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Shi Piao, Zhu Ni Red Clay\nMETA: Semi-handmade Shi Piao Yixing zisha teapot in Zhu Ni red clay, 220ml. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-burgundy\nCLAY: Hong Ni — Zhu Ni | SHAPE: Shi Piao | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 220ml (Large \/ Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBurgundy, Zhu Ni (Red Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eShi Piao\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Red Clay \/ Hong Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artist Shao Mei Hua\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e220ml (Large)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant Oolong and Black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. At 500ml, this is our largest sharing pot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hong Ni \/ Red Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA dense, fine \u003cstrong\u003ered clay\u003c\/strong\u003e that concentrates and lifts aroma and heats quickly — best for high-aroma teas such as \u003cstrong\u003eTie Guan Yin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWuyi rock Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Dan Cong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Shi Piao shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShi Piao — meaning \"stone ladle\" — is one of the most classic zisha shapes: low, stable and understated, with a bridge-shaped lid knob. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Zhu Ni Red Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Zhu Ni red-clay pot, it shines with high-aroma teas. Pair it with a fragrant \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Tie Guan Yin, Wuyi rock tea or Phoenix Dan Cong — or an aromatic \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep steeps short and quick to catch the aroma at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306102874291,"sku":"ZSTP013","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/zisha_teapot_burgundy_8.jpg?v=1775037646"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-da-hong-pao","title":"Yixing Zisha teapot Shui Ping-230ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Shui Ping, Zhu Ni (Red Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Shui Ping Zhu Ni Red Clay\nMETA: Semi-handmade Shui Ping Yixing zisha teapot in Zhu Ni red clay, 230ml. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-da-hong-pao\nCLAY: Hong Ni — Zhu Ni | SHAPE: Shui Ping | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 230ml (Large \/ Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Shui Ping, Zhu Ni (Red Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eShui Ping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Red Clay \/ Hong Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e230ml (Large)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant Oolong and Black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. At 500ml, this is our largest sharing pot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hong Ni \/ Red Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA dense, fine \u003cstrong\u003ered clay\u003c\/strong\u003e that concentrates and lifts aroma and heats quickly — best for high-aroma teas such as \u003cstrong\u003eTie Guan Yin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWuyi rock Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Dan Cong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Shui Ping shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShui Ping — meaning \"level\" — is one of the most traditional gongfu shapes: a low, well-balanced body designed to float upright and pour evenly, long the go-to pot for fragrant Oolong. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Zhu Ni Red Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Zhu Ni red-clay pot, it shines with high-aroma teas. Pair it with a fragrant \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Tie Guan Yin, Wuyi rock tea or Phoenix Dan Cong — or an aromatic \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep steeps short and quick to catch the aroma at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306128105651,"sku":"ZSTP021","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/zisha_teapot_Da_Hong_Pao2.jpg?v=1775038450"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-red-panda","title":"Yixing Zisha Teapot Red Panda-160ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Duo Zi, Hong Pi Long (Zi Ni Purple Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Duo Zi, Hong Pi Long Purple Clay\nMETA: Handmade Duo Zi Yixing zisha teapot in Hong Pi Long purple clay, 160ml, by artist Huang Shao Xi. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-red-panda\nCLAY: Zi Ni — Hong Pi Long | SHAPE: Duo Zi | CRAFT: fully handmade | CAPACITY: 160ml (Medium)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Red Panda, Hong Pi Long (Zi Ni Purple Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eDuo Zi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHong Pi Long\u003c\/strong\u003e (Purple Clay \/ Zi Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eFully handmade by Yixing artist Huang Shao Xi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160ml (Medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost any tea — Pu-erh, Hei Cha, Oolong, Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. Smaller pots are the connoisseur's choice, and often the finer, pricier ones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eHong Pi Long\u003c\/strong\u003e (Zi Ni \/ Purple Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA versatile \u003cstrong\u003epurple clay\u003c\/strong\u003e with balanced airflow that brings out flavour without stealing aroma, and a body that holds heat well — an easy all-rounder for almost any tea. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Duo Zi shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuo Zi is a classic traditional zisha shape — a full, high-shouldered body of quiet, ancient character; Hong Pi Long is a purple clay prized for its deep-red tone and high quartz content. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Hong Pi Long Purple Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Hong Pi Long purple-clay pot, it is a versatile all-rounder — you can brew almost anything and it will not fight the tea. It suits \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/all-ripened-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eripened Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/hei-cha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, roasted \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is \u003cstrong\u003efully handmade\u003c\/strong\u003e — shaped and finished entirely by hand, with no mould. Fully hand-made pots take far more skill and time, which is why they sit at the top of the range and are prized by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our teapots are \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade\u003c\/strong\u003e — a moulded body with hand-carved details — so that fine craftsmanship stays affordable for everyday tea. We keep a smaller number of fully hand-made pieces like this one for those who want the highest level of craft. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306128171187,"sku":"ZSTP022","price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/zisha_teapot_red_panda_Hong_Pi_Long.jpg?v=1775036343"},{"product_id":"gong-fu-zi-sha-tea-cup-d","title":"Gong Fu Zi Sha Tea Cup  D","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZisha Tea Cup – Yixing Hei Zhu Sha, Drum, 50ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentically crafted Yixing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ezisha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChinese tea cup in Hei Zhu Sha clay. An ancient drum outline and low profile, with a dark, coarse texture and thick wall for a down-to-earth, substantial feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e50ml (small)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6cm (d) × 3.5cm (h)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYixing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ezisha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Hei Zhu Sha clay), unglazed, food-safe for hot tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eancient drum shape, low profile, thick wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy as many as you need to match your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/collections\/chinese-tea-set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese tea set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306129973427,"sku":"TACap0051","price":12.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/tea_cup_hei_zhu_sha3.jpg?v=1775019204"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-xi-shi-zhuni","title":"Yixing Zisha teapot Xi Shi - Zhuni 120\/160ml","description":"\u003c!--\nTEMPLATE v2.1 — order: H1 \/ spec table \/ size table \/ clay card \/ 5-clay image \/ shape note \/ best tea \/ stance \/ links\nBlank line between H1 and body, and between each table\/block and surrounding text.\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Xi Shi, Zhu Ni (Red Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Xi Shi, Zhu Ni Red Clay (Authentic)\nMETA: Semi-handmade Xi Shi Yixing zisha teapot in Zhu Ni red clay, 120\/160ml. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE: yixing-zisha-teapot-xi-shi-zhuni\nCLAY: Hong Ni (red clay) — Zhu Ni | SHAPE: Xi Shi | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 120\/160ml (Small)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt: Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Xi Shi, Zhu Ni (Red Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATION TABLE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eXi Shi (classic rounded form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Red Clay \/ Hong Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120ml or 160ml (Small)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant Oolong and Black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SIZE TABLE (Small highlighted) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. Smaller pots are the connoisseur's choice, and often the finer, pricier ones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- CLAY ANALYSIS CARD (this pot only) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hong Ni \/ Red Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA dense, fine \u003cstrong\u003ered clay\u003c\/strong\u003e that concentrates and lifts aroma and heats quickly — best for high-aroma teas such as \u003cstrong\u003eTie Guan Yin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWuyi rock Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Dan Cong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW IMAGE (paste Shopify URL into src) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\" width=\"447\" height=\"671\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SHAPE NOTE --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Xi Shi shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXi Shi\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most classic \u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e shapes — round, full and softly outlined, named after the legendary Chinese beauty Xi Shi, with a short spout and a clean, uninterrupted pour. This one is semi-handmade in authentic Zhu Ni red clay; also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Zhu Ni Red Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Zhu Ni red-clay pot, it shines with high-aroma teas. Pair it with a fragrant \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Tie Guan Yin, Wuyi rock tea or Phoenix Dan Cong — or an aromatic \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep steeps short and quick to catch the aroma at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"small 120ml","offer_id":45306135740595,"sku":"ZSTP0301","price":196.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"medium 160ml","offer_id":45306135773363,"sku":"ZSTP0302","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Zisha_teapot_red_Xishi_5.jpg?v=1775036396"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-genie","title":"Yixing Zisha teapot Genie-100ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Bian Gu, Zhu Ni (Red Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Bian Gu Zhu Ni Red Clay, Mini\nMETA: Handmade Zhu Ni red clay Yixing zisha teapot, 100ml Bian Gu, by artist Su Rong Rong. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-genie\nCLAY: Hong Ni — Zhu Ni | SHAPE: Bian Gu | CRAFT: fully handmade | CAPACITY: 100ml (Mini)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Genie, Zhu Ni (Red Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eBian Gu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Red Clay \/ Hong Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eFully handmade by Yixing artist Su Rong Rong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e100ml (Mini)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant Oolong and Black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. Smaller pots are the connoisseur's choice, and often the finer, pricier ones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hong Ni \/ Red Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA dense, fine \u003cstrong\u003ered clay\u003c\/strong\u003e that concentrates and lifts aroma and heats quickly — best for high-aroma teas such as \u003cstrong\u003eTie Guan Yin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWuyi rock Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Dan Cong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Bian Gu shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBian Gu — a flat, ancient form — is a classic zisha shape of quiet simplicity and authenticity; at just 100ml it is a true mini gongfu pot. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Zhu Ni Hong Ni Red Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Zhu Ni red-clay pot, it shines with high-aroma teas. Pair it with a fragrant \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Tie Guan Yin, Wuyi rock tea or Phoenix Dan Cong — or an aromatic \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep steeps short and quick to catch the aroma at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is \u003cstrong\u003efully handmade\u003c\/strong\u003e — shaped and finished entirely by hand, with no mould. Fully hand-made pots take far more skill and time, which is why they sit at the top of the range and are prized by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of our teapots are \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade\u003c\/strong\u003e — a moulded body with hand-carved details — so that fine craftsmanship stays affordable for everyday tea. We keep a smaller number of fully hand-made pieces like this one for those who want the highest level of craft. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306135806131,"sku":"ZSTP031","price":208.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/zisha_teapot_flat.jpg?v=1775037828"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-summer-lotus","title":"Yixing Zisha teapot Summer Lotus-280ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Shi Piao, Zi Ni (Purple Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Shi Piao Lotus, Zi Ni Purple Clay\nMETA: Semi-handmade Shi Piao Yixing zisha teapot in Zi Ni purple clay, 280ml, lotus design. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-summer-lotus\nCLAY: Zi Ni — Zi Ni | SHAPE: Shi Piao | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 280ml (Large \/ Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Summer Lotus, Zi Ni (Purple Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eShi Piao\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZi Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Purple Clay \/ Zi Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e280ml (Large)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost any tea — Pu-erh, Hei Cha, Oolong, Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. At 500ml, this is our largest sharing pot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eZi Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Zi Ni \/ Purple Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA versatile \u003cstrong\u003epurple clay\u003c\/strong\u003e with balanced airflow that brings out flavour without stealing aroma, and a body that holds heat well — an easy all-rounder for almost any tea. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Shi Piao shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShi Piao — meaning \"stone ladle\" — is one of the most classic zisha shapes: low, stable and understated, with a bridge-shaped lid knob, here decorated with the lotus plant and Chinese calligraphy. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Zi Ni Purple Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Zi Ni purple-clay pot, it is a versatile all-rounder — you can brew almost anything and it will not fight the tea. It suits \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/all-ripened-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eripened Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/hei-cha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, roasted \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306163724467,"sku":"ZSTP033","price":70.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/zisha_teapot_summer_lotus3.jpg?v=1775036612"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-bamboo-hut","title":"Yixing Zisha teapot Bamboo Hut-300ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Bamboo Hut, Lu Ni (Green Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Bamboo, Lu Ni Green Clay 300ml\nMETA: Semi-handmade Yixing zisha teapot in Lu Ni green clay, 300ml, low square form with bamboo detail. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-bamboo-hut\nCLAY: Lu Ni — Lu Ni | SHAPE: low square, bamboo motif | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 300ml (Large\/Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Bamboo Hut, Lu Ni (Green Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eLow square form with a bamboo motif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Green Clay) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e300ml (Large \/ Sharing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen, White, Yellow and lighter Oolong tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. This is one of our larger pots, made for sharing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eLu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Green Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA light, delicate \u003cstrong\u003egreen clay\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most breathable of the zisha clays — that cools quickly and keeps a brew fresh and clear. Best for lighter teas: \u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e and gentler \u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low, steady square-bodied \u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e worked with the theme of Chinese bamboo — three-dimensional bamboo detailing runs across the body, handle and spout for a fresh, natural character. This one is semi-handmade in Yixing. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Lu Ni Green Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Lu Ni green-clay pot, its light, breathable body is made for delicate teas. Brew a fresh \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-green-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/white-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-yellow-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or a lighter \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306164215987,"sku":"ZSTP034","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/zisha_teapot_bamboo_hut.jpg?v=1775039149"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-dragon-hoard","title":"Yixing ZiSha Teapot Dragon Hoard -250ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Hexagon, Di Cao Qing (Zi Ni Purple Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Hexagon, Di Cao Qing Purple Clay\nMETA: Semi-handmade hexagon Yixing zisha teapot in Di Cao Qing purple clay, 250ml. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-dragon-hoard\nCLAY: Zi Ni — Di Cao Qing | SHAPE: Hexagon | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 250ml (Large \/ Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Dragon Hoard, Di Cao Qing (Zi Ni Purple Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eHexagon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDi Cao Qing\u003c\/strong\u003e (Purple Clay \/ Zi Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e250ml (Large)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost any tea — Pu-erh, Hei Cha, Oolong, Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. At 500ml, this is our largest sharing pot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eDi Cao Qing\u003c\/strong\u003e (Zi Ni \/ Purple Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA versatile \u003cstrong\u003epurple clay\u003c\/strong\u003e with balanced airflow that brings out flavour without stealing aroma, and a body that holds heat well — an easy all-rounder for almost any tea. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Hexagon shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six-sided Hexagon body is stable and multi-dimensional, a form associated with awareness and wisdom in Chinese tradition; Di Cao Qing is one of the purest, finest purple clays. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Di Cao Qing Zi Ni Purple Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Di Cao Qing purple-clay pot, it is a versatile all-rounder — you can brew almost anything and it will not fight the tea. It suits \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/all-ripened-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eripened Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/hei-cha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, roasted \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306164838579,"sku":"ZSTP035","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/zisha_teapot_6_side.jpg?v=1775036675"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-gaiwan-c","title":"Yixing Zisha Gaiwan – Purple Clay, Burgundy","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Gaiwan – Purple Clay, Burgundy \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn authentic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha gaiwan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emade of fine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epurple clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(紫砂 zisha) — the premium Chinese clay traditionally used for tea vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide bowl gives you a clear view of the leaves, and the lid is perfect for testing the tea's aroma, the heart of gongfu tea tasting. In burgundy and brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e125ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYixing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ezisha (purple clay)\u003c\/strong\u003e, unglazed, high-fired and food-safe for hot tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eburgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epu-erh, black tea, hei cha and roasted oolong — unglazed clay holds heat and suits darker teas; best kept for one type of tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer a full set? Browse our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/collections\/chinese-tea-set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egaiwan tea sets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith cups and tray.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Burgundy","offer_id":45306179485875,"sku":"TAGW0381","price":31.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/gaiwan_zisha_A3_1.jpg?v=1775007936"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-red-dragon-egg","title":"Yixing ZiSha Teapot Red Dragon Egg-140ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Dragon Egg, Zhu Ni (Red Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Dragon Egg Zhu Ni Red Clay\nMETA: Semi-handmade Dragon Egg Yixing zisha teapot in Zhu Ni red clay, 140ml, cherry blossom. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-red-dragon-egg\nCLAY: Hong Ni — Zhu Ni | SHAPE: Dragon Egg | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 140ml (Small)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Dragon Egg, Zhu Ni (Red Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eDragon Egg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Red Clay \/ Hong Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artist Shen Dan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e140ml (Small)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant Oolong and Black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. Smaller pots are the connoisseur's choice, and often the finer, pricier ones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eZhu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hong Ni \/ Red Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA dense, fine \u003cstrong\u003ered clay\u003c\/strong\u003e that concentrates and lifts aroma and heats quickly — best for high-aroma teas such as \u003cstrong\u003eTie Guan Yin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWuyi rock Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Dan Cong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Dragon Egg shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon Egg is a smooth, rounded egg-shaped form, here decorated with cherry blossom and Chinese calligraphy for a tranquil, refreshing character. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Zhu Ni Red Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Zhu Ni red-clay pot, it shines with high-aroma teas. Pair it with a fragrant \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Tie Guan Yin, Wuyi rock tea or Phoenix Dan Cong — or an aromatic \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep steeps short and quick to catch the aroma at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306189512883,"sku":"ZSTP039","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Zisha_teapot_red_dragon_egg_B2.jpg?v=1775036593"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-xishi","title":"Yixing Zisha Teapot Xishi-240ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Xi Shi, Da Hong Pao (Red Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Xi Shi Da Hong Pao Red Clay\nMETA: Semi-handmade Xi Shi Yixing zisha teapot in rare Da Hong Pao red clay, 240ml. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-xishi\nCLAY: Hong Ni — Da Hong Pao | SHAPE: Xi Shi | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 240ml (Large \/ Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Xi Shi, Da Hong Pao (Red Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eXi Shi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDa Hong Pao\u003c\/strong\u003e (Red Clay \/ Hong Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e240ml (Large)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant Oolong and Black tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. At 500ml, this is our largest sharing pot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eDa Hong Pao\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hong Ni \/ Red Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA dense, fine \u003cstrong\u003ered clay\u003c\/strong\u003e that concentrates and lifts aroma and heats quickly — best for high-aroma teas such as \u003cstrong\u003eTie Guan Yin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWuyi rock Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Dan Cong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Xi Shi shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXi Shi is one of the most classic zisha shapes — round, full and softly outlined, named after the legendary Chinese beauty Xi Shi; Da Hong Pao is an exclusive red clay with only limited natural reserves, firing to a stunning scarlet with the prized pear-skin surface. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Da Hong Pao Red Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Da Hong Pao red-clay pot, it shines with high-aroma teas. Pair it with a fragrant \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Tie Guan Yin, Wuyi rock tea or Phoenix Dan Cong — or an aromatic \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep steeps short and quick to catch the aroma at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306191446195,"sku":"ZSTP040","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Zisha_teapot_Da_Hong_Pao_Xishi.jpg?v=1775037660"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-silk-road-apprentices","title":"Yixing Zisha Teapot Silk Road - apprentices-230ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Flowing Form, Di Cao Qing (Zi Ni Purple Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Di Cao Qing Purple Clay, Zi Ni\nMETA: Semi-handmade Yixing zisha teapot in Di Cao Qing purple clay, 230ml, flowing design. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-silk-road-apprentices\nCLAY: Zi Ni — Di Cao Qing | SHAPE: Flowing Form | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 230ml (Large \/ Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Silk Road, Di Cao Qing (Zi Ni Purple Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eFlowing Form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDi Cao Qing\u003c\/strong\u003e (Purple Clay \/ Zi Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e230ml (Large)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost any tea — Pu-erh, Hei Cha, Oolong, Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. At 500ml, this is our largest sharing pot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eDi Cao Qing\u003c\/strong\u003e (Zi Ni \/ Purple Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA versatile \u003cstrong\u003epurple clay\u003c\/strong\u003e with balanced airflow that brings out flavour without stealing aroma, and a body that holds heat well — an easy all-rounder for almost any tea. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Flowing Form shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts design is inspired by ancient Chinese architectural ornament — a smooth, wavy outline with a natural, flowing sense of movement; Di Cao Qing is one of the purest, finest purple clays. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Di Cao Qing Purple Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Di Cao Qing purple-clay pot, it is a versatile all-rounder — you can brew almost anything and it will not fight the tea. It suits \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/all-ripened-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eripened Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/hei-cha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, roasted \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306203078835,"sku":"ZSTP043","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Zisha_teapot_silk_road_YGZ3.jpg?v=1775037811"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-majesty","title":"Yixing Zisha Teapot Majesty- 300ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Square-and-Round, Zi Ni (Purple Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Square \u0026 Round, Zi Ni Purple Clay\nMETA: Semi-handmade square-and-round Yixing zisha teapot in Zi Ni purple clay, 300ml. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-majesty\nCLAY: Zi Ni — Zi Ni | SHAPE: Square-and-Round | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 300ml (Large \/ Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Majesty, Zi Ni (Purple Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSquare-and-Round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZi Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Purple Clay \/ Zi Ni) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artist Wu Wen Cai\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e300ml (Large)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost any tea — Pu-erh, Hei Cha, Oolong, Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. At 500ml, this is our largest sharing pot.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eZi Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Zi Ni \/ Purple Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA versatile \u003cstrong\u003epurple clay\u003c\/strong\u003e with balanced airflow that brings out flavour without stealing aroma, and a body that holds heat well — an easy all-rounder for almost any tea. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Square-and-Round shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts shape integrates the square and the round — a form that balances strength with softness — decorated with mythical Chinese creatures symbolising harmony, power and majesty. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Zi Ni Purple Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Zi Ni purple-clay pot, it is a versatile all-rounder — you can brew almost anything and it will not fight the tea. It suits \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/all-ripened-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eripened Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/hei-cha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, roasted \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306222641331,"sku":"ZSTP044","price":141.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/zisha_teapot_majesty.jpg?v=1775036654"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-cane-pot","title":"Yixing Zisha teapot cane weave-200ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Cane Weave, Duan Ni (Beige Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Rong Tian, Duan Ni Beige Clay\nMETA: Semi-handmade Rong Tian Yixing zisha teapot in Duan Ni beige clay, 200ml, cane-weave texture. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-cane-pot\nCLAY: Duan Ni — Duan Ni | SHAPE: Rong Tian (cane-weave) | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 200ml (Large\/Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Cane Weave, Duan Ni (Beige Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eRong Tian (round, full-bellied form) with cane-weave texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuan Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Beige Clay) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200ml (Large \/ Sharing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen, Oolong and Black tea; aged White and raw Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. This is one of our larger pots, made for sharing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eDuan Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Beige Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA sandy, highly breathable \u003cstrong\u003ebeige clay\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rich texture — its openness softens and rounds a brew. Best for \u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e, and lovely with \u003cstrong\u003eaged White tea\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eraw Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Rong Tian shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRong Tian\u003c\/strong\u003e is a round, full-bellied \u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e shape — its name evokes \"holding all under heaven,\" a generous, welcoming form. What makes this one special is the intricate cane-weave texture carved right across the body, mimicking hand-woven bamboo for a warm, tactile finish. This one is semi-handmade in Yixing. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Duan Ni Beige Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Duan Ni beige-clay pot, its breathable body suits lighter, fresher teas. Brew a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-green-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a lighter \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/hei-cha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — it is also a fine home for aged \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/white-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and raw \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/all-raw-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306275430579,"sku":"ZSTP048","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Zisha_teapot_cane.jpg?v=1775038420"},{"product_id":"gong-fu-zisha-tea-cup-f","title":"Gong Fu Zisha tea cup F","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZisha Tea Cup – Yixing Artist-Crafted, 70ml\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA master\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese tea cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein premium Yixing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ezisha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Zi-Ni purple clay), artistically crafted by zisha artist Yang-Gui-Zhong with a smooth, traditional pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e70ml (large)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYixing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ezisha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Zi-Ni purple clay), unglazed, high-fired and food-safe for hot tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eartist-crafted, smooth traditional pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy as many as you need to match your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/collections\/chinese-tea-set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese tea set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306276282547,"sku":"TACup006","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/tea_cup_Zisha_F.jpg?v=1775033374"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-mini-pear","title":"Yixing Zisha teapot mini pear-130ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Mini Pear, Lu Ni (Green Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Pear, Lu Ni Green Clay (Mini)\nMETA: Handmade Pear-shape Yixing zisha teapot in Lu Ni green clay, 130ml, by artist Su Rong Rong. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-mini-pear\nCLAY: Lu Ni — Lu Ni | SHAPE: Pear | CRAFT: fully handmade | CAPACITY: 130ml (Small) | ARTIST: Su Rong Rong\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Mini Pear, Lu Ni (Green Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003ePear (rounded pear form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Green Clay) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eFully handmade by Yixing artist Su Rong Rong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e130ml (Small)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen, White, Yellow and lighter Oolong tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. Smaller pots are the connoisseur's choice, and often the finer, pricier ones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eLu Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Green Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eA light, delicate \u003cstrong\u003egreen clay\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most breathable of the zisha clays — that cools quickly and keeps a brew fresh and clear. Best for lighter teas: \u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e and gentler \u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Pear shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePear\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft, rounded \u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e form with a gently tapered body, elegant and easy to hold — here made in a petite 130ml size. This one is fully handmade in Yixing by artist Su Rong Rong. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Lu Ni Green Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Lu Ni green-clay pot, its light, breathable body is made for delicate teas. Brew a fresh \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-green-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/white-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-yellow-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or a lighter \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-dragon-egg-b\nCLAY: Duan Ni — Duan Ni (grey) | SHAPE: Dragon Egg | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 300ml (Large\/Sharing)\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Dragon Egg Orchid, Duan Ni (Beige Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eDragon Egg (smooth, rounded egg form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuan Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (grey Beige Clay) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artisans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e300ml (Large \/ Sharing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen, Oolong and Black tea; aged White and raw Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? 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Best for \u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e, and lovely with \u003cstrong\u003eaged White tea\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eraw Pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Dragon Egg shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDragon Egg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a smooth, rounded egg-shaped \u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e form, here finished in grey Duan Ni with a delicate orchid and Chinese calligraphy for a calm, refined character. This one is semi-handmade in Yixing. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Duan Ni Beige Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Duan Ni beige-clay pot, its breathable body suits lighter, fresher teas. Brew a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-green-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a lighter \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/hei-cha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHei Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — it is also a fine home for aged \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/white-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and raw \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/all-raw-pu-erh-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306320453811,"sku":"ZSTP050","price":99.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/zisha_teapot_dragon_egg_E.jpg?v=1775036745"},{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-cheng-lu","title":"Yixing Zisha teapot Cheng Lu-150ml","description":"\u003c!--\nPRODUCT TITLE (H1): Yixing Zisha Teapot — Cheng Lu, Jiang Po Ni (Slope Clay)\nSEO TITLE: Yixing Zisha Teapot — Han Wa, Jiang Po Ni Slope Clay\nMETA: Semi-handmade Han Wa Yixing zisha teapot in Jiang Po Ni slope clay, 150ml. Ships across Australia from Sydney. Over $100 ships free.\nHANDLE (do not change): yixing-zisha-teapot-cheng-lu\nCLAY: Jiang Po Ni — Jiang Po Ni | SHAPE: Han Wa | CRAFT: semi-handmade | CAPACITY: 150ml (Small) | ARTIST: Fan Qing Jun\nFIVE-CLAY IMAGE alt (insert your chart image in the marked spot with this alt): Yixing zisha clay types comparison chart: Purple Clay (Zi Ni), Red Clay (Hong Ni), Beige Clay (Duan Ni), Green Clay (Lu Ni) and other clays, showing the mineral varieties in each family and the teas each is best for brewing — one pot, one tea.\n--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Teapot — Cheng Lu, Jiang Po Ni (Slope Clay)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; width: 34%; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eHan Wa (low, straight-sided \"Han tile\" form)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJiang Po Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Slope Clay) — genuine Yixing Zisha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSemi-handmade by Yixing artist Fan Qing Jun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e150ml (Small)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #5a4a36; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea and Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#6b5842,#8a7355); color: #fff; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat size is this teapot? A gongfu size guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 16px 4px; color: #5a4a36; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eTraditional Yixing gongfu teapots are small by design — you brew a little, steep it many times, and read how the tea changes. Smaller pots are the connoisseur's choice, and often the finer, pricier ones.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e80–120 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSolo drinking \/ savouring aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fbf3ee; box-shadow: inset 4px 0 0 #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: #b5473a; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; padding: 1px 7px; border-radius: 10px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003ethis pot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e120–160 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e1–2 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e160–200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eadf; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e2–3 people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge \/ Sharing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; white-space: nowrap; color: #4a4030;\"\u003e200 ml +\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 16px; color: #4a4030;\"\u003eSharing with several people\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e7ded0; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; font-family: inherit; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(60,45,25,.06); border-left: 4px solid #b5473a;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fbf3ee; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #5a4a36;\"\u003eThis teapot's clay: \u003cstrong\u003eJiang Po Ni\u003c\/strong\u003e (Slope Clay)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; color: #4a4030; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAn easy-going \u003cstrong\u003eslope clay\u003c\/strong\u003e with a colourful, grainy body that seasons quickly and takes on character with use — a friendly, forgiving pot to brew with. Best for \u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because zisha takes on a tea's character over time, the tradition is \u003cstrong\u003eone pot, one tea\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INSERT FIVE-CLAY OVERVIEW CHART IMAGE HERE (alt text above) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Yixing_zisha_clay_types_comparison_chart-_Purple_Clay_Zi_Ni_Red_Clay_Hong_Ni_Beige_Clay_Duan_Ni_Green_Clay_Lu_Ni_and_other_clays_showing_the_mineral_varieties_in_each_family_and_the_t_e1a8fdd9-6702-4b60-afed-dcb274c6b87b.png?v=1783142489\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Han Wa shape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHan Wa\u003c\/strong\u003e — modelled on the curved roof tiles of the Han dynasty — is a low, straight-sided \u003cstrong\u003eYixing zisha teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e shape of understated, ancient character, here inscribed with the calligraphy \"Cheng Lu\" (catching the dew). This one is semi-handmade in Yixing by artist Fan Qing Jun. Also known as a purple sand teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest tea for a Jiang Po Ni Slope Clay Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Jiang Po Ni slope-clay pot, it is easy-going and quick to season. Pair it with a full \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-black-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or a roasted \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/buy-oolong-tea\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a warm, rounded brew. Following the one-pot-one-tea tradition, keep it for a single type once you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand-made vs semi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hand-made \u003cstrong\u003eZisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e involve a long, complex craft, so their prices are naturally very high. Fully machine-made pots sit at the other extreme — mass-produced and, to our eye, without soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find teapots that are a genuine pleasure to use, finely detailed, yet not overly costly, we chose \u003cstrong\u003esemi-handmade Yixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e — the body is shaped with the help of a mould, then the details are carved and finished entirely by hand. You keep the refined craftsmanship while the price stays fair. We do not sell fully machine-made teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhether semi-handmade or fully hand-made, every teapot we carry is made from genuine, natural Yixing Zisha ore clay — nothing artificial in the material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/yixing-zisha-teapot\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Zisha Teapots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair it with \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-tea-cup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Tea Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/collections\/chinese-gong-fu-tea-tray\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ValleyGreenTea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45306320683187,"sku":"ZSTP055","price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/1798\/8019\/files\/Zisha_teapot_Han-Wa_B.jpg?v=1775036859"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.valleygreentea.com.au\/collections\/all-zisha.oembed?page=2","provider":"Valley Green Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}