Yixing Teapot and Chinese Tea

The Zisha teapot, a treasure of Chinese tea culture originating from Yixing, Jiangsu, has been central to tea ceremonies since the Ming Dynasty. Crafted from iron-rich purple clay and fired at over 1000°C, its dual-pore structure balances breathability and heat retention, enhancing tea fragrance while softening astringency. Featuring seven structural components, its designs range from minimalist “Guanghu” to biomimetic “Huohuo” and geometric “Jinwen”, blending functionality with artistic mastery. Artisans have integrated poetry, painting, and seals into its surface, transforming it from a utensil into a cultural icon hailed as the “king of tea ware”. Celebrated for both collectible value and philosophical depth, it embodies China’s centuries-old tea heritage.