{"product_id":"zisha-teapot-shi-piao-hanamade-by-skillful-artist-shi-yu-lei","title":"Zisha teapot Shi Piao, hanamade by Studio Craftsmanship SHI Yu-Lei, Long Xue Sha","description":"\u003cp\u003e🫖 Shi Piao (\u003cspan\u003eStone Ladle\u003c\/span\u003e) Teapot 石瓢\u003cbr\u003eClay: Long Xue Sha (龙血砂 \/ Dragon Blood Clay)\u003cbr\u003eVolume: 210ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪨 Clay – Long Xue Sha (龙血砂 \/ Dragon Blood Zisha)\u003cbr\u003eDragon Blood Zisha is a legendary variant of Jiang Po Ni, discovered by accident in 2007 during roadworks near Huanglong Mountain, just 50 meters from the famed Da Shui Tan mine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🩸 Named for its deep crimson, blood-like hue, the clay was found in an ultra-thin seam (less than 15cm thick) between two rock layers — with only ~3 tonnes unearthed in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧪 Fe₂O₃ content reaches 23.46%, making it the highest iron-content Zisha ever recorded — nearly 3x that of standard Zi Ni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌡️ Optimal firing temp: 1160°C. Under high heat, black star-specks emerge, giving Dragon Blood clay its signature look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💎 Texture: full granular, low plasticity, extremely difficult to shape — requiring expert hand-forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔥 Once fired: dull and matte. Once seasoned: glossy, warm, and jade-like in beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Tea Character: Excellent breathability, temperature stability, and aroma preservation. Neutral in taste, it complements all types of Chinese tea — without overpowering the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍐 About the Shape \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shi Piao (Stone Ladle) teapot is one of the most iconic and versatile forms in Yixing Zisha heritage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shi Piao teapot is shaped like a pyramid with three sides, with a plump and full body and a stable base due to its center of gravity. It is highly ornamental, and its short and powerful spout is cylindrical in shape, allowing for a smoother and more forceful water flow. The pot lid and body are tightly sealed, giving the teapot excellent practicality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👩🎨 About the Artist:\u003cbr\u003eSHI Yu-Lei 施玉雷 (龙血砂 石瓢)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OVP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40851575472186,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1587\/1309\/files\/WeChatImage_20220704122527_1024x1024_2x_7da40772-1027-4901-91ed-67a25949b667.jpg?v=1745039383","url":"https:\/\/ovp.mom\/products\/zisha-teapot-shi-piao-hanamade-by-skillful-artist-shi-yu-lei","provider":"OVP Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}