{"title":"Hongni Yixing Teapot","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-teapot-da-hong-lotus-rare-shi-hong-ore-zisha-clay","title":"Dao Hong Lian Zi Yixing Zisha Teapot | Rare Shi Hong Ore Clay | National Senior Master Jiang Aiying | 330cc","description":"\u003ch4\u003eNature’s Rarest Clay, Nature’s Most Beloved Form\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lotus has symbolized purity and grace in Chinese culture for millennia. The \u003cstrong\u003eDao Hong Lian Zi (道洪莲子)\u003c\/strong\u003e teapot captures that spirit in clay — each petal hand-sculpted with the patience of a painter, each curve flowing naturally from the artist’s fingertips. Holding it feels like cradling a bloom that will never fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCrafted by a National Senior Master\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jiang Aiying (蒋爱英) — National Senior Arts \u0026amp; Crafts Master (国家高级工艺美术大师)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% fully handmade — every petal shaped by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yixing, Jiangsu, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExceptionally Rare Clay \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Shi Hong Ore (石红原石) Zisha — one of the rarest Yixing clays, prized for its vivid natural red hue and exceptional density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330cc — versatile for solo sessions or sharing with one guest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich cinnabar red that intensifies and deepens with each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Shi Hong Ore Clay Is So Special\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShi Hong (stone red) ore clay is found in extremely limited quantities in Yixing’s ancient mines. Its natural iron-rich composition produces a vivid red without any added pigment — a color that is entirely authentic and grows more luminous over years of use. Collectors prize it above most other zisha varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBest Teas for This Pot\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShi Hong clay’s fine, dense structure excels with \u003cstrong\u003ered tea (hong cha)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eaged white tea\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003elight pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e. The lotus form’s wide belly retains heat beautifully, drawing out floral and honey notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason with boiling water before first use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicate to one tea type for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with hot water only — no soap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay or store in a dry, ventilated space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece includes a certificate of authenticity signed by Master Jiang Aiying. Shi Hong ore clay is increasingly scarce — this teapot represents both a functional treasure and a sound collector’s investment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZishaArts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52305614930237,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5918\/3421\/files\/image_cf5497ea-37eb-41d1-a7c8-917442fc8cc1.png?v=1785380017"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.zishaarts.com\/collections\/hongni-yixing-teapot.oembed","provider":"ZishaArts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}