{"product_id":"yixing-fengming-ziye-shipiao-200ml","title":"Fengming Ziye Shipiao Yixing Teapot - 200ml | Shihuang Clay","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 200ml Ziye Shipiao in raw Shihuang (stone yellow) clay, made in Yixing using mold-assisted shaping with hand-finishing. The Shipiao is one of Yixing's most enduring forms — wide at the base, tapering upward, stable in hand and on the table. A straightforward daily-use pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ziye Shipiao is a well-established variant of the classic Shipiao (stone ladle) form, named after Qu Ziye — a Qing Dynasty scholar-artist who favored this style. The body is widest at the base, tapering inward toward the lid, with the side profile forming a near-isosceles triangle. The center of gravity sits low. Three small rounded feet lift the base slightly from the table, giving the pot visual stability without making it feel heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version — Fengming, Phoenix Song — follows the traditional Ziye Shipiao proportions: composed and unornamented, the form making its case through line and balance alone. The spout exits cleanly at a low angle. The lid fits with a pressure seal for controlled pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Shihuang (原矿石黄):\u003c\/strong\u003e Shihuang is a yellow-toned Yixing clay sourced directly from ore without blending. It fires to a warm, mineral surface with good density. With regular use, the color deepens and the texture gradually smooths — the clay is considered one of the more responsive materials for seasoning, and the changes are noticeable over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200ml ± 10ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMesh filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMold-assisted shaping, hand-finished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYixing, Jiangsu, China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Brew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 200ml, this pot suits a two-person gongfu session or a generous single-person brew. The Shipiao form and Shihuang clay pair naturally with \u003cstrong\u003eWuyi rock tea (yan cha)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePhoenix Dancong oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e — the clay's mineral character complements the roasted depth and floral notes of these teas. It also works well with \u003cstrong\u003eaged pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eripe pu-erh\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne pot, one tea type. Yixing clay absorbs flavors over time — using the same pot consistently with the same category of tea lets the seasoning develop cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasoning Your New Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse inside and out with boiling water two or three times before first use. Brew a session with your intended tea, discarding the first steeping. After each use, empty, remove the lid, and allow to dry naturally in open air. The clay's surface will deepen in color and smooth gradually with regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll product photos are taken of the actual item. Colors may appear slightly different on your screen due to lighting conditions and monitor calibration. The clay color and surface texture you receive will be consistent with what is shown — minor variation is normal and not a quality issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the full range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Return to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/collections\/teapots\"\u003eTeapots collection\u003c\/a\u003e to see all Yixing teapots currently available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orientaleaf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58647328457007,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/4854\/1999\/files\/01-fengming-ziye-shitiao-yixing-teapot-front.jpg?v=1791953108","url":"https:\/\/orientaleaf.com\/products\/yixing-fengming-ziye-shipiao-200ml","provider":"Orientaleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}