Si Ting Yixing Zisha Teapot | Dual Heart Sutra Engraving | Master Zheng Qiubiao | 160cc

A Vessel of Wisdom — The Heart Sutra in Clay

The Si Ting (思婷壶) by Master Zheng Qiubiao is a rare convergence of zisha craft, Buddhist art, and meditative intention. Both sides of this 160cc teapot are hand-engraved with the Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra — a complete dual-sutra composition that transforms each brewing session into a moment of quiet contemplation. A supreme gift for distinguished guests, a treasured heirloom for collectors.

The Master: Zheng Qiubiao

• Artist: Zheng Qiubiao (郑求标) — Zisha Heart Sutra Engraving Master
• Lineage: Studied under two Yixing grandmasters, Xu Anbi and Ni Shunsheng; advanced studies at the Central Academy of Fine Arts and Tsinghua University
• Titles: Senior-Level Technician (正高级技师); Distinguished Professor, Gu Jingzhou Zisha Art Academy
• Awards: Multiple national and international art prizes; Guinness World Record holder
• Collections: Works designated as national gifts; permanently housed in the National People’s Congress Building, the Olympic Arts Museum, and other national institutions
• Practice: Over 30 years dedicated to the integration of Chan Buddhism, calligraphy, and zisha — founder of the Heart Sutra Zisha school

Premium Clay & Specifications

• Clay: Premium Raw Mine Zhuni (原矿优质朱泥) — rare high-iron Yixing clay with vivid red firing color and exceptional density
• Capacity: 160cc — ideal for solo gongfu sessions or intimate two-person brewing
• Engraving: Dual-sided Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra (般若波罗蜂多心经), hand-engraved by the master himself
• Construction: Fully handmade; master’s personal work — extremely limited in existence
• Origin: Yixing, Jiangsu, China

The Clay Story

Zhuni is among the rarest of Yixing clays — high in iron, demanding in craft, and luminous in result. It fires to a warm vermilion-red that deepens with every use, developing a rich baojian (包浆) patina over time. Paired with Master Zheng’s engraved sutras, the clay becomes a living scripture — warming in the hand, deepening with the years.

Best Teas for This Pot

Zhuni’s dense, low-porosity body excels with light oolongs, high-mountain teas (gaoshan), and dancong, preserving delicate aromatics and delivering a clean, bright cup.

Care Instructions

• Season with hot water before first use
• Dedicate to one tea type for optimal flavor development
• Clean with hot water only — avoid soap
• Air dry completely before storing