Way of Teaware

What Is a Flat Teapot? The Cultural and Craft Legacy of the Xu Pian Zisha Teapot

What Is a Flat Teapot? The Cultural and Craft L...

In the elegant arc of tea culture, the flat teapot—known in Chinese as “Xu Pian” (虚扁)—stands out, not merely as a vessel, but as a chronicle of Chinese history, artisan...

What Is a Flat Teapot? The Cultural and Craft L...

In the elegant arc of tea culture, the flat teapot—known in Chinese as “Xu Pian” (虚扁)—stands out, not merely as a vessel, but as a chronicle of Chinese history, artisan...

The Secret of Patina: Why Zisha Teapots Become More Beautiful with Time

The Secret of Patina: Why Zisha Teapots Become ...

Among tea enthusiasts and collectors alike, few objects capture the imagination quite like a Zisha teapot. Often, it is not the shape or craftsmanship that first intrigues newcomers, but a...

The Secret of Patina: Why Zisha Teapots Become ...

Among tea enthusiasts and collectors alike, few objects capture the imagination quite like a Zisha teapot. Often, it is not the shape or craftsmanship that first intrigues newcomers, but a...

Ru Kiln: The Celestial Beauty of China’s Most Elusive Porcelain

Ru Kiln: The Celestial Beauty of China’s Most E...

Ru kiln porcelain is celebrated not only for its dreamlike glaze—described by connoisseurs as the color of the sky after rain breaks through the clouds—but also for its extreme rarity....

Ru Kiln: The Celestial Beauty of China’s Most E...

Ru kiln porcelain is celebrated not only for its dreamlike glaze—described by connoisseurs as the color of the sky after rain breaks through the clouds—but also for its extreme rarity....

Yixing zisha Clay

A Guide to Yixing Clay Types: The Soul of Tradi...

Yixing clay, also known as Zisha (紫砂), is the cornerstone of Chinese teapot artistry. It comes in several major types—Purple Clay (Zini), Red Clay (Hongni), Green Clay (Luni), and Section...

A Guide to Yixing Clay Types: The Soul of Tradi...

Yixing clay, also known as Zisha (紫砂), is the cornerstone of Chinese teapot artistry. It comes in several major types—Purple Clay (Zini), Red Clay (Hongni), Green Clay (Luni), and Section...

How to Brew Kung Fu Tea

How to Brew Kung Fu Tea

Kung Fu tea, originating during the Song Dynasty, has grown into a revered icon of Chinese tea culture. Initially popular in southern regions of China, particularly in Fujian, Guangdong, Chaozhou,...

How to Brew Kung Fu Tea

Kung Fu tea, originating during the Song Dynasty, has grown into a revered icon of Chinese tea culture. Initially popular in southern regions of China, particularly in Fujian, Guangdong, Chaozhou,...

How to Identify a Handcrafted Zisha Teapot vs. Machine-Made Teapot

How to Identify a Handcrafted Zisha Teapot vs. ...

Zisha teapots, with their unique clay and craftsmanship, are highly prized by tea enthusiasts and collectors alike. However, the market is filled with both handcrafted and machine-made (machine-pressed) teapots, making...

How to Identify a Handcrafted Zisha Teapot vs. ...

Zisha teapots, with their unique clay and craftsmanship, are highly prized by tea enthusiasts and collectors alike. However, the market is filled with both handcrafted and machine-made (machine-pressed) teapots, making...