Shang Xin Qiao Handmade Zi Ni Yixing Teapot -170ml

Shang Xin Qiao Handmade Zi Ni Yixing Teapot – 170ml
One of the most beloved everyday shapes, executed in textbook purple mud.

The Clay

Genuine Yixing Zi Ni (底槽清紫泥) from Huanglongshan – the classic deep purple-brown ore that turns almost black-chocolate when fired. High iron content, fine particle size, and that legendary “velvet matte” surface that transforms into a glossy mirror with regular use.

Shape & Craftsmanship

• Iconic Shang Xin Qiao (上新桥) – elegant, slightly flattened body with perfect proportions
• 170ml – ideal for solo or two-person gongfu sessions
• 9-hole ball filter (经典球孔) – ultra-fast flow, never clogs, even with fine ripe pu-erh
• Single-hole bent spout with razor-clean cut-off (断水如刀)
• 100% fully handmade & hand-fired by senior Yixing artisan (no molds, no shortcuts)

Performance

• Tames strong ripe pu-erh and Liu Bao, making them silkier and sweeter
• Adds depth and sweetness to heavily roasted Tie Guan Yin and Wuyi rock tea
• Seasons incredibly fast – glossy “bao jiang” (包浆) appears in 3–6 months of daily use
• The matte skin feels warm and soft in the hand, gradually becoming glass-smooth