{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-da-hong-pao","title":"Yixing Zisha teapot Da Hong Pao","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOther name:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDa Hong Pao Zisha teapot, Purple sand teapot, Purple clay teapot, YiXing teapot, Da Hong Pao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDao Hong Pao Zisha clay and teapot\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDa Hong Pao is an exclusive Zisha clay produced in the Yixing area of the Jiang-Su Province, Chian. It's production started from the Ming-Qing Dynasty and the natural reserve of the clay is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production of Da Hong Pao teapots is labour intensive, from the start (preparation of the clay) to the finish. For example, it is reported if a clay is prepared by a machine instead of hand mixing, this substitute itself will demolish the classic and artistic 'pear skin' appearance of the surface, and reduce the water absorbance of the clay from 3-5% down to 1%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce made, a Da Hong Pao Zisha teapot displays a stunning scarlet red colour with a rich yet natural shine and apparent clay granule surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Da Hong Pao Zisha teapot is believed to be superior in various aspects for brewing Oolong teas and Pu-erh teas. It is truly a teapot to treasure and enjoy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYiXing ZiSha teapot\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZiSha teapot is traditionally used as the premium tea vessel to brew premium Chinese teas. For more information, please visit: \u003ca href=\"chinese-clay-teapots.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"yixing zisha teapot\"\u003eYiXing ZiSha teapot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSize:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e85mm (dimension) X 80mm (height)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate 180 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClay:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDa Hong Pao\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eZisha artist: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Du Cheng Ping (杜成平)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCleaning and care instruction:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"preparation\/yixing-zisha-teapot-cleaning-and-preparation.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"YiXing ZiSha teapot cleaning and care guide\"\u003eYiXing ZiSha teapot cleaning and preparation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\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","url":"https:\/\/www.valleygreentea.com.au\/products\/yixing-zisha-teapot-da-hong-pao","provider":"Valley Green Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}