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Slip-painting, also referred to as Ni Hui, is a distinguished traditional decorative art exclusive to Yixing Zisha pottery. Regarded as “decorating clay with clay”, this craft uses natural Zisha clay slip as paint instead of chemical pigments or glazes. After…
Slip‑painting decoration is a common decorative craft for Yixing zisha pottery, known as a “clay‑on‑clay” technique. Artisans dip brushes in zisha clay slip and paint decorative patterns on damp unfired teapot bodies. The painted layers have a certain thickness. After…
Many people ask me: can you use a Yixing Zisha teapot bought for a few hundred dollars for tea? How to steer clear of the so-called “chemical clay teapots” on the market. Today, let’s take a rational look at this…
Yixing Zisha Clay Types & Tea Pairing Guide Different Yixing Zisha clays carry unique textures, mineral composition and flavour-bringing properties. Choosing the right clay for your tea can greatly elevate your gongfu tea experience. Below is a practical pairing guide…
Seasoning a new Yixing Zisha teapot removes residual dust and manufacturing odour, opens the clay pores, and lays the foundation for developing a beautiful natural patina. Step-by-step Seasoning Method Rinse the whole teapot including lid and spout thoroughly with warm…
Yixing Zisha teapots are mainly shaped by two hand-forming methods: slab rolling (cylinder beating) and slab joining. Both techniques have long been used to make functional pottery in Yixing with a centuries‑old history, and they have been refined to an…
Initial Rinse and Purification Rinse the inside and outside of your brand-new Yixing Zisha teapot with boiling water to remove surface dust. Then place the teapot in an oil-free pot, add enough water to cover the teapot three times its…
Yixing Zisha teapots have been treasured by tea enthusiasts for centuries. The unique physical properties of raw Zisha clay bring many outstanding advantages when brewing gongfu tea. 1. Unique dual‑porosity structure Zisha clay has a natural dual‑porosity structure. It is…
The grey-smothered firing technique for Yixing Zisha teapots is a special firing method that creates artificial kiln transformation effects by introducing external media. It enables uniform colour changes on teapots during firing. When firing in a dragon kiln, incompletely burnt…
The raw materials of Yixing Zisha pottery fall into three main categories: purple clay, green clay and red clay, collectively known as Zisha clay. Purple clay seams are embedded within kaolin deposits and distributed as interbedded layers. The ore bodies…
