{"product_id":"yixing-vintage-teapot","title":"Yixing Vintage Green Clay Dé Zhōng Teapot","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYixing Vintage \u003c\/strong\u003e德鐘老綠泥紫砂壺\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% genuine, handcrafted YiXing Vintage Green Clay (Aged Lü Ní 老綠泥) Teapot. Using 120-year-old rare clay foraged from Yellow Dragon Mountain 黃龍山 and fired using traditional dragon kiln methods, Master Zhang Hui 張惠 meticulously crafted this classic teapot Dé Zhōng. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally created by master potter Shao Daheng during the Qing Dynasty, Dé Zhōng has been cherished across generations for its perfect balance of simplicity, practicality and symbolism. Its name, 德 Dé, representing Great Virtues, and 钟 Zhōng, symbolising integration or bell, intentionally embodies the vessel's purpose - to be a container for noble virtues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pot's shoulder falls naturally, seamlessly blending with the spout's base, portraying the silhouette of an upright, noble individual. Its graceful lines exude an airy elegance, reflecting timeless sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe curvature around the pot's opening resembles gently pursed lips, lending your brews a calm, dignified aura. Delicately adorned with a line on the lid, it beautifully balances feminine grace with masculine strength, providing harmony for any tea you want to explore. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom its refined spout to its meticulously crafted handle, every detail of the Dé Zhōng Teapot speaks of precision and artistry. Rooted in Chinese tea culture, it enriches daily rituals with enduring elegance and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay Originality \u0026amp; Superiority:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Yi Xing teapots originate from the pristine mineral deposits renowned for crafting the finest teapots - Yellow Dragon Mountain 黃龍山.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur teapots are crafted from clay aged over 100 years, and sourced directly from their original reservoirs. Access to such pristine clay is extremely rare today, as the Mountain has been under restoration since 2007.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Yi Xing Teapot Offers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• No chemicals \u0026amp; additives. \u003cbr\u003e• Better breathability to enhance the flavours of your tea.\u003cbr\u003e• Slow heat transferability, making it the most suitable teaware for aged teas.\u003cbr\u003e• Prolonging the aroma of the tea.\u003cbr\u003e• The more you use it, the more lively and luminous it becomes.\u003cbr\u003e• Antibacterial \u0026amp; rich in natural minerals that enhance, sweeten and balance the tea.\u003cbr\u003e• A valuable collectable to be cherished for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1.5em; padding: 1em; background: #f5f5f0; border-left: 3px solid #8b7355;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e📚 Learn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog-reflections-on-tea-culture\/how-to-identify-authentic-yixing-zisha-clay\"\u003eHow to Identify Authentic Yixing Zisha Clay\u003c\/a\u003e — Our definitive guide to spotting real zisha, understanding clay types, and avoiding fakes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Grass People Tree","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41711653126203,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/3887\/1853\/files\/CH242005_022ebc09-a63d-4266-8255-ca2391b071fe.jpg?v=1715423999","url":"https:\/\/www.grasspeopletree.com\/products\/yixing-vintage-teapot","provider":"Grass People Tree","version":"1.0","type":"link"}