But what exactly is a real Yixing purple clay teapot? In a market flooded with counterfeits, this question is being raised more frequently. Today, I will tell you how to distinguish a real Yixing purple clay teapot from three perspectives: clay material, craftsmanship, and fake yixing teapots. The Clay Material of Real Yixing Clay Pots Benshan (local) Clay …
Observing the tea dregs is crucial in determining the quality of the tea.The article will tell you how to judge the quality of different types of Chinese tea by observing tea dregs.
When we get a new Yixing zisha teapot, we cannot make a drink directly. It often needs some cleaning and preparation before use, a process we call “kaihu”. Why Do We Need to Kaihu? 1. Removing Impurities After being fired in the kilnthe teapot can retain dry gas. There may also be traces of substances …
Firing is the last and most critical stage in the production of Yixing clay teapot. After the purple sand is transformed into a pot billet from clay, it is left for two or three days to dry and remove the moisture before being placed in the kiln. The firing process, a procedure referred to as …
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The thickness of the traditional chinese teacups Ever noticed how the scent of a freshly brewed cup of tea changes with temperature? That’s where the thickness of the tea cup comes into play. Picture the aroma as floating dust – the lighter particles rise higher, and the heavier ones fall and settle at the bottom. …
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Official Naming Standards for Chinese Porcelain Tea Sets Porcelain is a product of traditional Chinese culture and has been widely used by both the imperial court and the general public since ancient times. In order to cater to different users, porcelain factories are divided into “guan kiln” (official kilns) and “ming kiln” (folk kilns). The …
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