

The Must-Have ZiSha model, created by the all-important master of ZiSha in its history: Shao Da Heng. Shao Da Heng is our Grand Master Shao Shun Sheng's great-great-great-great-grandfather (6 Generations direct lineage).
We love Chen Fa Chu's Fang Gu. It is perfect! It is soooooo balanced! (We have compared many from various Crafters and Artists). Yi-Lei and my own personal daily staples.
Fang Gu is the stapl-est of the staples.
You must have one.
While at it, enjoy the best and most affordable, from Chen Fa Chu.
Here at a handy, newly minted, ~210ml volume.
Lovingly made by our trusted and committed collaborative Craftsman Chen Fa Chu. He thanks you for your grandest support to the honest and dedicated Craftsladies and Craftsmen here left to fend the Fully-Handmade ZiSha Art.
The Stalwart, dedicated to the cause, Craftsman Chen Fa Chu, thanks you, for embracing his work.
Enjoy his superb, classic handwork!!!and let his work accompany you on your tea journey! Thank you Friends!
BRING ONE HOME, USE IT and you will know all about Fully-Handmade ZiSha, the feel of real and quality YiXing ZiSha, the nurturing of Patina, how the true Patina feels and looks like, the Aura exuded from a Fully-Handmade Pot which others simply can't bring forth, and, Craftsman Chen Fa Chu's skills, savour the pour. You will know everything then.
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this is my 24th teapot from real zisha. i really went for the clay this time, because i read Qing hui Zi Ni was a favourite clay in past times. Of course the pot is again, outstanding. No leaking, perfect fit, beautiful skilled made and handles very well and love the larger volume. i can understand this clay was a favourite. I tries with some dan congs and some pu-ehrs. Een though it it a zini type clay, it doesn’t mute the high and delicate flavors, whilst is does mute astringency. I think this pot wil be becoming a favourite very soon. Thank you again for a wonderful teapot!
Excellent Ai Han Wa by Fan Xiao Zhi in Zhu Sha. Beautiful proportions, clean workmanship and a very pleasant clay texture. At 120.3 mL, it is ideal for gongfu and performs especially well with yancha, adding body and smoothness while preserving aroma and minerality. A beautiful and highly functional Yixing pot.
Well made. Holds heat well. Good pour. Nice feel. Makes excellent tea.
This pot caught my eye due to its short, squat, adorable stature and silhouette, which I immediately fell in love with! I love the wide lid opening. This allows the user to easily load and remove tea leaves, and gives easy access to the inside of such a small volume pot. The large lid is easy to handle, and the lid knob is thoughtfully raised with a sculpted taper at the base, ensuring your fingers lock onto it with a sure grip.
This is my first Zhu Ni pot, and I love the feel of the smooth, leathery clay with heavy wavy creasing. The difference between other Zi Sha types can be easily observed and appreciated.
I purchased this pot to brew fresh Chinese green tea over the summer. The flavor of the green tea brewed in Zhu Ni is simply incredible. The fresh and nutty flavors of the tea are preserved, while the harsher, bitter flavors are rounded off for a balanced and harmonious steeping. I highly recommend any green tea lovers try a Zhu Ni pot for this application!
Shipping to the US was smooth and worry free. As always, Ian's communication through email is kind, courteous, knowledgeable, and quickly responsive.
Thank you again to Ian, Yi-Lei, and craftsman Shi Yun 石芸 for this cherished Ming Yuan Xu Bian 鸣远虚扁!