Yixing Zi Sha Zen Teapot 230ml

Yixing purple clay teapots are unglazed vessels made from the unique local clay known as “zisha” or “purple clay.” They possess the following characteristics:

1. Special material: The raw materials for purple clay teapots mainly include three types of clay: purple clay, green clay, and red clay, collectively known as zisha clay. This clay has a high iron content and excellent breathability.

2. Safety: Zisha clay teapots are made solely from natural clay without any added materials. They are handcrafted and fired at high temperatures between 1100 to 1200°C, making them non-toxic and safe.

3. Excellent breathability: Purple clay teapots have dual air holes, which provide them with good breathability. The fine and densely distributed pores of the teapot exhibit strong adsorption properties, allowing it to enhance the aroma of tea over time.

4. Unique appearance: Purple clay teapots feature distinctive characteristics in terms of their shape, decorations, and colors. The designs have an antique charm with smooth lines, showcasing a rustic aesthetic. Additionally, the art of decoration on purple clay teapots is diverse, incorporating techniques such as carving, calligraphy, and poetry, which are fully expressed on the teapots.

Zen is an art of insight into the essence of human life, aimed at liberating the mind and attaining the ideal of “stillness of the mind leads to purity of the Buddha’s land.” Zen Buddhism advocates “directly pointing to the human mind, realizing enlightenment through perceiving one’s true nature,” forming its own unique religious style. Zen Buddhism has had a lasting influence on Chinese poetry, calligraphy, sculpture, gardens, tea ceremonies, and everyday life, persisting for thousands of years and gaining global popularity.