Jiangponi Clay: A Young Yixing Clay and What We Actually Know
What jiangponi ('lowered-slope clay') is, where the name comes from, how red, yellow and qing jiangpo differ — and why so much about it...
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Duanni Clay: Golden Duanni, Benshan Luni and What the Names Mean
What duanni (tuanni) clay is, why it fires pale yellow, how benshan luni fits in, what Golden Duanni means — and the honest story...
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Zini Clay: Yixing's Purple Clay, Dicaoqing and Tianqingni Explained
What zini (purple clay) is, where it is mined, how it fires, what 'aged' zini, Dicaoqing and Tianqingni really mean — and what sources...
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Zhuni Clay: What It Is, How It Behaves, and What Sources Disagree On
What zhuni clay is, why zhuni teapots are small and ring when tapped, where it comes from, the Mengchen tradition — and the open...
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Gongchun Yixing Teapot: Shape, Origin and Real Examples
What defines the Gongchun teapot — a body modelled on a ginkgo tree burl, branch-like spout and handle — the Ming potter Gongchun, the...
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Palace Lantern Yixing Teapot: Shape, Origin and 6 Real Examples
What defines the Palace Lantern (gongdeng) teapot — a full, neckless body that, with its lid, makes the outline of a lantern — its...
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Qinquan Yixing Teapot: Shape, Origin and 6 Real Examples
What defines the Qinquan teapot — a bell-shaped body modelled on a Qin-dynasty steelyard weight, a bridge knob, an inset lid — its history,...
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Longdan Yixing Teapot: Shape, Origin and 7 Real Examples
What defines the Longdan ('dragon egg') teapot — an upright egg-shaped body, a flush cut-off lid, a short spout and a large ring handle...
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Rongtian Yixing Teapot: Shape, Origin and 8 Real Examples
What defines the Rongtian teapot — a big Maitreya-style belly, a domed lid, a short upturned spout — its 1980s origin with Lü Yaochen,...
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Shuiping Yixing Teapot: Shape, Origin and 9 Real Examples
What defines the Shuiping teapot — the 'three flats' rule, balance on water, small thin-walled body — its Meng Chen association, and the nine...
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Fanggu Yixing Teapot: Shape, Origin and 8 Real Examples
What defines the Fanggu teapot — drum belly, bead knob, S-curved spout, ring handle — the 'three ellipses' test, the disputed origin, and the...
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Hanwa Yixing Teapot: Shape, Origin and 23 Real Examples
What defines the Hanwa teapot — a short drum body, wide flat lid and tile-style bridge knob — its Chen Mansheng origin, what to...
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Shipiao Yixing Teapot: Shape, Origin and 17 Real Examples
What defines the Shipiao teapot — inverted-triangle body, flat lid, bridge knob, three feet — where it comes from, its main variants, and 17...
Read articleHow to Clean and Season a Yixing Teapot
A practical Yixing care guide: rinse a new pot, avoid detergent, prevent flavor crossover, dry it properly, and build patina through use.
Read articleYixing Clay: Types, Colors, Uses, Prices, and How to Choose
A fact-first guide to Yixing clay types, natural colors, teapot use, workmanship, and real shop price data.
Read articleHow to Choose a Yixing Zisha Teapot
Choose a Yixing teapot by tea, capacity, shape, clay and craft, using verified terminology and a 447-pot catalogue snapshot.
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Ya Shi Xiang Dan Cong and Yixing Teapot Handbook
Tea handbook notes for Ya Shi Xiang Dan Cong and Yixing zisha teapot selection, with capacity, clay, photo checks and a catalog image example.
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Shui Xian Wuyi Tea and Yixing Teapot Handbook
Tea handbook notes for Shui Xian Wuyi tea and Yixing zisha teapot selection, with capacity, clay, photo checks and a catalog image example.
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Rou Gui Wuyi Tea and Yixing Teapot Handbook
Tea handbook notes for Rou Gui Wuyi tea and Yixing zisha teapot selection, with capacity, clay, photo checks and a catalog image example.
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Phoenix Dan Cong Oolong and Yixing Teapot Handbook
Tea handbook notes for Phoenix Dan Cong oolong and Yixing zisha teapot selection, with capacity, clay, photo checks and a catalog image example.
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Oriental Beauty Oolong and Yixing Teapot Handbook
Tea handbook notes for Oriental Beauty oolong and Yixing zisha teapot selection, with capacity, clay, photo checks and a catalog image example.
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Liu Bao Tea and Yixing Teapot Handbook
Tea handbook notes for Liu Bao tea and Yixing zisha teapot selection, with capacity, clay, photo checks and a catalog image example.
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Jin Jun Mei Black Tea and Yixing Teapot Handbook
Tea handbook notes for Jin Jun Mei black tea and Yixing zisha teapot selection, with capacity, clay, photo checks and a catalog image example.
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Dong Ding Oolong and Yixing Teapot Handbook
Tea handbook notes for Dong Ding oolong and Yixing zisha teapot selection, with capacity, clay, photo checks and a catalog image example.
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