「紫泥映真 · Retro Xi Shi」 — 140ml Handmade Yixing Purple Clay Teapot | Classic Xi Shi Form with Raw Ore Purple Mud · Gongfu Tea Set Decoration
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🧭 Table of Contents
- 💎 Name & Description
- ✨ Product Overview
- 🧘 Cultural & Craft Legacy
- 🔮 Material, Firing & Form Geometry
- 🍵 Brewing Character & Tea Pairing
- 🏡 Styling, Space & Use Cases
- 🧴 Care, Patina & Aging
- 💬 FAQ
💎 Name & Description
「紫泥映真 · Retro Xi Shi」 — 140ml Handmade Yixing Purple Clay Teapot | Classic Xi Shi Form with Raw Ore Purple Mud · Gongfu Tea Set Decoration
A teapot of timeless elegance and elemental clarity, this 140ml Xi Shi-style vessel—crafted from raw ore purple mud clay—offers a refined, high-fired brewing experience. Designed for Gongfu rituals and decorative display, it blends traditional form with retro charm.
✨ Product Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Studio / Artisan | Independent Studio · Mainland China |
| Product Name | 紫泥映真 · Retro Xi Shi |
| Type | Gongfu Teapot |
| Material | Yixing Zisha (Raw Ore Purple Mud) |
| Capacity | 140ml |
| Craftsmanship | Fully Handmade · Ball Hole Filter · High-fired |
| Style | Retro · Xi Shi · Decorative |
| Best Suited For | Tie Guanyin · Pu’er · Dahongpao · Oolong |
| Brewing Occasion | Solo Gongfu · Travel · Gifting |
| Packaging | Safety Packaging · Gift-Ready Option |
| Origin | Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China |
| Condition | 100% Brand New · Studio Handmade |
| Customization | Not Available |
🧘 Cultural & Craft Legacy
The Xi Shi teapot form is one of Yixing’s most beloved silhouettes, named after the legendary beauty whose gentle features inspired its rounded body and soft proportions. This edition, rendered in raw ore purple mud (Zi Ni), reflects the purity of material and the intimacy of handwork.
Purple mud clay is known for its mineral richness and breathability, allowing the vessel to absorb tea oils and enhance flavor over time. The retro styling and compact size make it ideal for personal rituals and aesthetic display.
This teapot is not only a brewing tool but a quiet companion—honoring the lineage of Gongfu tea and the emotional clarity of handcrafted design.
🔮 Material, Firing & Form Geometry
Material · Raw Ore Purple Mud (Zi Ni)
- Symbolism: Grounded · Refined · Timeless
- Emotional Resonance: Supports warmth, clarity, and sensory depth
- Affirmation: “When I hold this vessel, I feel the stillness of form and the breath of tea.”
Zi Ni clay is rich in iron and mineral particles, giving the body its porous structure and natural warmth. These qualities allow the teapot to “breathe,” enhancing aroma and flavor over time.
Firing & Surface
- Firing: High-fired at approx. 1150–1200°C in a reduction atmosphere
- Surface Texture: Smooth matte finish with subtle grain; develops a soft patina with regular use
Form Geometry
- Shape: Rounded Xi Shi body with short spout and looped handle; lid features a small circular finial for easy grip
- Lid & Handle: Ergonomic and balanced for stable pouring
- Pouring Dynamics: Ball-hole filter ensures smooth, leaf-free flow; ideal for Gongfu-style brewing and repeated infusions
🍵 Brewing Character & Tea Pairing
Best Suited For
Tie Guanyin · Dahongpao · Sheng & Shou Pu’er · Medium Oolongs · Fragrant Black Teas
Brewing Performance
The breathable clay body retains heat while allowing subtle oxygen exchange, enhancing aroma and softening bitterness. The compact form supports quick, precise infusions and aromatic release.
Tasting Experience
Expect a liquor that is bright, floral, and layered. The clay rounds edges and deepens mouthfeel, while the vessel’s form encourages a meditative brewing rhythm.
🏡 Styling, Space & Use Cases
Daily Use
Perfect for solo Gongfu sessions, travel brewing, or quiet moments at home. Its retro finish and compact size suit refined tea trays, ceramic surfaces, or contemplative corners.
Ritual Moments
Ideal for seasonal transitions, first-brew ceremonies, or gifting occasions. The Xi Shi silhouette evokes feminine grace—symbolizing renewal, elegance, and emotional clarity.
Gifting Potential
A meaningful gift for tea lovers, travelers, or those beginning their Gongfu journey. Symbolizes purity, craftsmanship, and the joy of everyday tea—perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, or cultural celebrations.
🧴 Care, Patina & Aging
- Use exclusively with one tea type to cultivate a consistent patina
- Rinse with warm water only; avoid soaps or abrasive cloths
- Air dry naturally in a well-ventilated space
- Over time, the clay will darken and develop a soft sheen, reflecting your brewing habits and tea preferences
- Natural mineral sheen and color variation are part of the Zisha’s character and do not affect performance
The patina is a quiet archive—each infusion a trace, each trace a story.
💬 FAQ
Q: What teas is this teapot best for?
A: It is ideal for Tie Guanyin, Pu’er, Dahongpao, and fragrant black teas.
Q: How many people does the 140ml capacity serve?
A: Suitable for 1–2 people in Gongfu style, or 3 guests using small tasting cups.
Q: Is each piece handmade? Will there be variations?
A: Yes. Each teapot is handcrafted, with natural variation in clay tone, texture, and lid fit.
Q: Is it dishwasher or microwave safe?
A: No. Hand rinse only. Avoid sudden temperature changes and prolonged soaking.
Q: Are the black spots or pinholes defects?
A: No. They are natural results of high-temperature firing and mineral content in the clay.
Q: Is gift packaging available?
A: Yes. Safety packaging is included; gift-ready options may be available upon request.
Q: Can I request engraving or customization?
A: Not available for this edition.
Q: Is this suitable for beginners?
A: Absolutely. The Xi Shi form is intuitive and stable, and the purple mud clay offers excellent brewing performance for entry-level and advanced users alike.
Q: Is it good for photography or content creation?
A: Yes. The retro tone and minimalist form photograph beautifully—perfect for editorial shoots and tea table styling.
- High-concerned chemical: None
- Capacity: 100-149ml
- Material: Purple Clay
- Origin: Mainland China
- Origin: Mainland China
- Highly Concerned Chemical: none
Item Information:
Condition:100% Brand New
Type:Teaware(If you want to buy other items shown in the picture, please contact us)
Material: Porcelain/Ceramic/Purple Clay/Glass
Specifications: As your choose
Colour:As the picture shows
Craft: handmade
Packaging:Safety Packaging
Suitable for: tea/ black tea/fragrant tea /Oolong/puer/dahongpao/Tie Guanyin/juice brewing and recommended family tea or daily professional use.
Features: Easy to use and convenient. Family use, travel and gift options.
Note:
–About the parcel:
If You Receive The Package Broken, Please Don’t Open Dispute and Leave Negative Feedback, Please Contact Us Firstly, We Will Deal With It, Don’t Worry !
–About the product:
The product may have certain differences from the photos due to ambient light, camera parameters, screen color, etc. Please refer to the physical object you receive.
The product size and capacity are manually measured, and there may be certain errors. It is for reference only. Since the batches of fired are different and accompanied by thermal expansion and contraction, please refer to the physical object received.
–About ceramics:
The porcelain you bought has black spots/pinholes because the raw materials contain iron and other minerals naturally formed after high temperature firing. The qualified products selected after quality inspection will not affect the use. However, if you remove the black spot pinholes, you must use chemical raw materials to remove them, which will greatly harm the good porcelain itself.
–About texture:
The textures formed by high-temperature daily tea utensils are naturally randomly formed in a kiln that passes through more than 1,000 degrees, and cannot be controlled or avoided. Although the nodes or textures naturally formed by bamboo and wood products during the growth of trees are avoided as much as possible during the processing process, they cannot be manually screened and removed. This situation is not a product defect.
The package contains: 1 x Teaware
| Color |
About 140ml |
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