190ml / 6.43 oz Jian Shui “Xi Shi”西施 Teapot - Marbled Swirl Pattern - Chinese Artisan Tea Ware
$109.98
Description
This Jian Shui teapot is fully handmade by experienced artisans. It features a red and pale yellow marbled swirl pattern, and every piece is unique.
Ideal for brewing dark teas such as Pu-erh tea, aged white tea, and Liu Bao tea.
Material: Jian Shui Zi Tao
Specifications
Capacity: 190ml / 6.43 fl oz (US)
Original: Jianshui, Yunnan, China
Process: 1200 degree Celsius
Package: gift case
Jian Shui Zitao Pot Care Guide
1. Pre-use Care Instructions
A. Rinse the pot with clean water.
B. Place the pot in a pot filled with warm water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Then add 5–15g of tea leaves and continue boiling for another 10 minutes. It is recommended to use the same type of tea you plan to brew in this pot.
C. Turn off the heat and leave it to rest for 10 minutes. Reheat over medium heat and boil for another 15 minutes, then allow it to cool naturally for 3–5 hours.
D. Take out the pot, rinse it with clean water, wipe the exterior dry with a clean cloth, and let it air-dry completely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gift wrapping and packaging
The commodity is packed in gift case with soft cotton, which can completely protect the damage through shipment.
Custom and personalized orders
Available
Care instructions
1.When you receive your Jianzhan,please boil it in boiling water for a few minutes. It has the functions of disinfection and warming.
2.When pour tea in cup,since tea temperature is too high to taste,it is better to shake the tea soup first to make it soak into whole cup,in this way,not only can help Jianzhan grow a uniform color, but also can appreciate the magical changes of markings .
3. After finish your tea,blanch it with boiling water,clean it properly. Place in a ventilated and easy-to-dry place or wipe clean with a soft tea cloth,never use fine sand cloth, sandpaper, polishing cloth which will damage Jianzhan surface and make it loose luster and scratches.
What material of Jianzhan wares
The ore is from Jianyang city,which is the original place of Jianzhan ware. It is rich in iron ions, which is special to compare with other place and best to make Jianzhan. The glaze is natural as well.
Why Jianzhan is colorful and unique
It is mainly related to the difference of porcelain minerals and glaze. The glaze is mineral glaze,which is rich of iron ion. Different glaze composition make different pattern.In addition, the temperature and humidity as well as Jianzhan position in the kiln, and other uncontrollable factors will also affect the color formation.So the pattern of each Jianzhan is unique.
Varieties of Jianzhan patterns
There are oil-dripping calendula/butterfly calendula/four-god calendula/partridge spot/tea foam/persimmon red/black gold/rabbit hair/rust spot,etc.
Ancient firing techniques
Collect porcelain ore→crush→elutriation→mixed ingredients→mud storage→clay preparation→kneading→embryo pulling→embryo repair→burning→glazing→put into kiln→roasting(Temperature in the kiln can reach 1350 centigrade)→kiln transmutation(at high temperature, iron ions react chemically,flow on the glaze surface to form unique and beautiful patterns).Every Jianzhan is unique because contingency of kiln transmutation process.
Jianzhan is named Tianmu tea bowl as well?
Yes exactly! Jianzhan is original in Song Dynasty. Original place is in Fujian province,Jianyang city. Jianzhan tea bowl was very popular,people especially the rich love so much!A Japanese Buddhist visit a temple called Tianmu in Zhejiang province, he found out Jianzhan in the temple and take some back to Japan,call it Tianmu tea bowl.