Shi Piao (石瓢) 130ml
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Capacity: Approx 130ml
Zisha Type: Di Cao Qing (底槽清)
Artist: Xiao Long Nü (小龍女)
Recommended tea: Raw Pu'er, Strip Oolong tea (e.g. Phoenix Honey Orchid), Rolled Oolong tea (e.g. Tie Guan Yin, Rising Dawn, Li Shan Oolong)
A timelessly classic Zisha teapot design, the key characteristics of a Shi Piao (石瓢) design is the iconic flat, pyramid shaped body. This style is often used as a test to evaluate the skill and craftsmanship of up-and-coming Zisha artisans.
The wide base of this pot gives ample room for tea leaves to move, making it the perfect vessel to not only brew the typical small leaf varietals of Chinese teas but also larger leaf varietals as well that you often see in different Pu'erh and White teas.
Usage and care:
Rinse and season the teapot before use. Here's a quick guide to show you how. As the clay is porous and teapot is unglazed, dedicate one tea type per pot (or if you wish to take it to the next level, dedicate only one tea per pot). Hand-wash only with water and NEVER EVER wash with soap or detergent. The last thing you want is soapy suds flavouring your next brew.
