Clay Guide

What Is Zini ？
What Is Zini ？
Zini clay is one of the most important and widely recognized materials used to make authentic Yixing teapots. Known for its natural purple-brown color, balanced porosity, excellent heat retention, and... Read more...
What Is Ben Shan Lü Ni?
What Is Ben Shan Lü Ni?
Suggested Blog Excerpt:Ben Shan Lü Ni is one of the traditional clay categories used in Yixing pottery. Despite its name, an authentic Ben Shan Lü Ni teapot is usually not... Read more...
What Is qing shui ni ？
What Is qing shui ni ？
Learn about Qingshuini Yixing clay, including its color, texture, brewing characteristics, suitable teas, care methods, and how to choose a Qingshuini teapot. Read more...
What Is Tianqing Clay?
What Is Tianqing Clay?
Discover Tianqing Clay (天青泥), one of the rarest Yixing Zisha clays. Learn its history, appearance, brewing performance, best teas, identification tips, and maintenance guide. Read more...
What Is Mogreen Clay (Mo Lü Ni)？
What Is Mogreen Clay (Mo Lü Ni)？
Learn everything about Mogreen Clay (Mo Lü Ni), one of the rarest Yixing Zisha clays. Discover its color, characteristics, tea pairing, maintenance, and how to identify authentic Mogreen Clay teapots. Read more...
What Is Pin Zini？
What Is Pin Zini？
What Is Pin Zini? When exploring the world of Yixing teapots, you've probably encountered names such as Zini, Zhuni, Duanni, and occasionally Pin Zini (拼紫泥). Unlike traditional clay categories, Pin... Read more...
What Is Di Cao Qing Clay？
What Is Di Cao Qing Clay？
Learn everything about Di Cao Qing clay, one of the most prized Yixing Zisha clays. Discover its origin, characteristics, brewing performance, tea pairings, maintenance tips, and how to identify authentic... Read more...
What Is hongni?
What Is hongni?
Learn everything about Hongni Yixing teapots, including clay characteristics, tea pairings, differences from Zhuni and Zini, maintenance tips, and how to choose an authentic Hongni teapot. Read more...
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What Is duanni?
Discover everything about Duanni Yixing teapots, including clay characteristics, colors, tea pairing recommendations, maintenance tips, and how to identify authentic Duanni teapots.  Read more...
What Is Zini ? The Complete Guide to Yixing Purple Clay Teapots
What Is Zini ? The Complete Guide to Yixing Purple Clay Teapots
Learn everything about Zini clay, the most popular Yixing teapot clay. Discover its characteristics, best teas, advantages, differences from Zhuni and Duanni, and how to choose an authentic Zini teapot. Read more...
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What Is Zhuni?
If you're just getting started with Yixing teapots, one name you'll encounter again and again is Zhuni (朱泥). Many tea enthusiasts consider Zhuni the most prized clay used for Yixing... Read more...
Yixing Zisha Clay Guide: A Complete Introduction to Purple, Vermilion, Duan, Green Clay & Raw Ore Zisha
Yixing Zisha Clay Guide: A Complete Introduction to Purple, Vermilion, Duan, Green Clay & Raw Ore Zisha
Want to know how to choose clay for Yixing Zisha teapots? This article comprehensively introduces the characteristics of common clays including purple clay, vermilion clay, Duan clay, green clay, Jiangpo... Read more...