{"product_id":"handcrafted-yixing-zhuni-clay-rongtian-teapot-120ml","title":"Handcrafted Yixing Zhuni Clay Rongtian Teapot 120ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/traditional-yixing-handcrafted-teapot.jpg?v=1775047737\" alt=\"Traditional Yixing handcraft teapot featuring individually formed and assembled spout and handle\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e120ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e10.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003e.0cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eYixing Zhuni Clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Safe: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium gift box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/yixing-teapot-oolong-tea-brewing.jpg?v=1775047770\" alt=\"Oolong tea brewing vessel with heat-retentive properties suited for multiple infusions\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis teapot is crafted from \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal Yixing vermilion clay\u003cspan\u003e (Zhuni clay), one of the most prized materials in Chinese ceramic tradition. Sourced from the depths of Yixing's Huanglong Mountain, Zhuni is distinguished by its \u003c\/span\u003efine, dense particle structure\u003cspan\u003e, high iron content, and distinctive reddish-orange hue that deepens with firing . The clay is naturally rich in iron oxide, which contributes to its warm color and exceptional thermal properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter mining, the clay undergoes traditional aging and refining processes to achieve its characteristic \u003c\/span\u003efine, smooth texture\u003cspan\u003e. When fired to approximately 1080-1120°C, Zhuni develops a \u003c\/span\u003etight, glass-like surface\u003cspan\u003e that is less porous than other Zisha clays, making it particularly effective at concentrating tea aroma and preserving heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rongtian shape—literally \"containing heaven\"—is one of the classic forms in Yixing teapot design. Its lineage traces to the late Qing dynasty master Shao Daheng, who drew inspiration from the Buddhist concept of the universe contained within the vessel .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name reflects both the visual fullness of the form and the philosophical ideal of containing vastness within smallness—a vessel that holds not just tea but the essence of contemplation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe teapot is left unglazed, preserving the natural characteristics of Zhuni clay. Over time, as tea oils penetrate the clay surface, the color will deepen and develop a characteristic \"tea-stained\" sheen prized by collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all Yixing Zisha, this teapot is intended to be dedicated to one type of tea. The unglazed surface will gradually absorb tea oils and develop a patina that enhances both appearance and brewing performance. Clean by rinsing with warm water after each use; no soap required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"saanwustudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51897383780632,"sku":"TP010426C-001","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/8523\/4712\/files\/yixing-zhuni-rongtian-teapot.jpg?v=1775047325","url":"https:\/\/saanwu.com\/products\/handcrafted-yixing-zhuni-clay-rongtian-teapot-120ml","provider":"saanwustudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}