Xishi (Purple Clay)

Named after one of the Four Great Beauties of ancient China, the Xishi (西施) Zisha teapot is a timeless classic that embodies elegance and refinement. Its graceful silhouette, reminiscent of the beauty's gentle face and flowing hair, has captivated tea connoisseurs for centuries. The Xishi teapot's versatility makes it suitable for brewing a wide range of teas, from delicate white teas to robust oolongs. Its compact size and ergonomic design ensure effortless pouring and a comfortable grip, making it a pleasure to use. Exquisitely crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this teapot features a flattened and rounded handle that enhances both functionality and comfort during use. Its warm and inviting clay color deepens with each infusion, showcasing exceptional oil retention properties.

The clay boasts a warm, inviting hue, and its exceptional oil retention properties enhance the teapot's patina with each infusion. Aged purple clay (老紫泥, Lao Zini) is a type of clay that has been naturally weathered and aged for decades or even centuries, resulting in a unique set of properties that make it ideal for brewing tea. Aged purple clay is a good insulator, which means that it can retain heat well. This helps to keep tea hot for longer periods of time. Aged purple clay teapots have a beautiful, natural appearance that is prized by collectors.

Born in 1967 in Yixing, Jiangsu, the renowned pottery-making sanctuary. His works are rooted in tradition but not confined by it, exhibiting a style that is both steady and elegant, ancient and refined. He excels in the appropriate use of marbled clay patterns, creating pieces that are aesthetically pleasing and highly artistic. During his career, he received guidance from many masters at the Zisha Factory, absorbing their strengths and developing his skills comprehensively. With a wide range of interests, he adheres to the belief that "artistic creation originates from life and surpasses life." He distills the essence of nature and fully integrates it into his teapot art, and his works have won numerous awards.