Many tea connoisseurs would say that the Old Purple Clay Hexagonal Teapot is an indispensable item for a tea enthusiast’s collection. Its unique qualities are directly linked to the rare purple clay (ZiSha), found only in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China, and to the craftsmanship of highly skilled artisans. Yixing teapots are considered by many connoisseurs as one of the best possible ways to steep tea.

The following natural characteristics prove that the Old Purple Clay Hexagonal Teapot is made from distinctive raw materials:

Features:
● Unique adsorption: The teapot’s good ventilation creates strong adsorption ability. It continuously absorbs tea aroma during use, and over time develops a rich fragrance. For best results, it is recommended to brew only the same type of tea to avoid flavor mixing that may affect taste.

● The more nourished, the more spiritual: Unlike ordinary utensils, the more the Old Purple Clay Hexagonal Teapot is used, the better it becomes. With frequent use and cleaning, the body gradually turns more shiny, smooth, beautiful, and mild in appearance.

● Resistant to hot and cold temperatures: The sandy texture allows slow heat transfer, giving the teapot excellent thermal stability. Even when heated directly, it will not easily crack or split.

Materials & Contents:
● Made Of: Purple Clay (陈腐老紫泥)

Size & Capacity:
● Size: Length 15.3 cm (6.0"), Height 8.8 cm (3.5")
● Capacity: 270 ml (9.1 oz)

Teapot Maker:

Master Shao, female, from Yixing, was born in 1952. In 1974, she studied in Yixing Light Industry School of Jiangsu Province, under the guidance of Professor Zhang Zhian, specializing in ceramic decoration. Since 1976, she worked in ceramic art design in Jiangsu Yixing celadon factory Research Institute. During the period, she cooperated with master Han Meilin and Professor Zhang Shouzhi of Tsinghua University for many times. Within the 20 years, she has made great achievements. Her works have won awards both national grade and provincial level for many times and have exhibited in Hong Kong and Taiwan and have displayed in Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai, Beijing. She was reputed as senior artist in Yixing, Jiangsu Province, China. In recent years，she has created new works in purple clay industry again and again, and her works have been highly praised by people in China and abroad.