{"product_id":"mingshi-shui-ping-wu-hui-yixing-chinese-clay-teapot","title":"Mingshi Shuiping 明式水平 - Yixing Teapot, Wuhui technique","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-grade Yixing clay teapot fully handcrafted by our trusty artist \u003c\/span\u003eYuan Weixin's nephew,\u003cstrong\u003e Yuan Feng 袁丰\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique colour and texture of this teapot is given by a special technique called \u003cstrong\u003e捂灰 Wǔ huī\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"to cover in ashes\".\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eZisha, the purple clay used to make yixing teapots, is rich in iron: the principle of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWǔ huī \u003c\/em\u003eis to cover the pot in ashes, and thus start a chemical oxidation which makes the red clay turn black. The redder the clay, the richer the iron content, and the darker the final result. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaped in the classic 水平 Shuiping style\u003c\/strong\u003e, this teapot features a low, rounded body, a gracefully arched handle, and a straight, precise spout. The name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eShuiping\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “level”, or \"horizontal\", reflects its perfectly symmetrical form, an embodiment of harmony and control. Rooted in centuries of Gongfu tea tradition, the Shuiping design ensures an even steep and a smooth, steady pour, making it both functional and visually refined. It \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas particularly appreciated in Ming dynasty, and it is still loved today for its comfortable brewing and precise spilling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts purity, without any carvings, enhances the hues of color of Wuhui technique\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003ecreating a smooth effect. The\u003cstrong\u003e round filter\u003c\/strong\u003e is composed of \u003cstrong\u003e9 holes\u003c\/strong\u003e, that ensure the best quality brew, and the purest liquor. The shape of the teapot, the filter, and the clay, are particularly suitable for rolled wulong teas. The teapot capacity is \u003cstrong\u003e170 ml (5.7 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it comes with the artist's signed certificate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170 ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e  85 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 113 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: each yixing is a unique hand-made piece, the sizes indicated above are purely indicative.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves Selected","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52857519046989,"sku":null,"price":298.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/files\/BlackYixingteapot-7061.jpg?v=1764690266","url":"https:\/\/carrozzeriaprima.com\/products\/mingshi-shui-ping-wu-hui-yixing-chinese-clay-teapot","provider":"Eastern Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}