Xi Shi Thousand Lines teapot 西施千線壶

€250,00
By Xuefen Zhang
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Back-Handle Teapot, Teapot (body and lid) handmade by Zhang Xuefen (Xitang, Chaozhou) We include a certificate of authenticity with each teapot. Zhang Xuefen’s purple Chaozhou clay, unglazed, 7 hole direct filter

Pouring time: ca. 15 sec.

Please note: photographs are of example piece, each individual teapot is handmade and can have slight variations. As with all unglazed teaware please don’t use any detergent on this clay, also avoid oil or cream on your hands when brewing. Treat this teapot only with hot/boiling water and excellent tea.

Available in two sizes: ca. 100ml and ca. 130ml (these teapots are handmade so please note that sizes can vary by +-10ml)

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Xuefen Zhang

Zhang Xuefen, a master craftswoman in the Chaozhou Arts and Crafts Association, has been hand-throwing teapots for over 30 years. Her work balances ultra-precise lid fit and form with refined aesthetics, particularly in her signature “thousand lines” 千線 series. As one of the few established female teapot artists in Chaozhou, her pieces are a quiet celebration of craftsmanship and resilience.

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Chaozhou

(Guangdong, China )

Chaozhou teapots

Chaozhou is renowned for its fine, unglazed teapots made from local clay, deeply tied to the region’s Gongfu tea tradition. These teapots, often small and meticulously crafted, are prized for their ability to enhance tea flavors through gradual seasoning. The clay, rich in iron, retains heat exceptionally well, making it ideal for brewing aromatic oolong teas. With a history spanning centuries, Chaozhou teapots are cherished for their elegant simplicity, functional precision, and their role in the refined art of tea preparation.