Yixing clay pots (Yixing Zishahu)

A small pot for the Gong Fu Cha of good quality, coming from Yixing, 230ml. Dezhong can be translated as "focussed on virtue". The pot has been made by the artist Zheng Jianming. The clay used was Qingshuini (clear water clay), that means non-blended Zisha (purple sand), of an original mine.

A small teapot for the Gong Fu Cha, coming from Yixing (Yixing Zishahu), 250ml. Duoqiu means stacked spheres and refers to the shape. Body, lid and lid knob are each representing a sphere. Artist: Liu Xi The clay used: Qingshuini Zini purple clay There are many different types and qualities of zini, depending on the composition, origin and depth of the ore extracted. This clay has an extremely good plasticity, stability and little shrinkage during firing. That allowed the artists of the Ming period to create many of the forms that are still common today. Due to the medium porosity of the pot, many teas have a more elegant, softer taste. This pot is made of Qingshuini Zini, an absolutely pure and traditionally produced clay. It is well suited for all darker teas.

A small teapot for the Gong Fu Cha, coming from Yixing (Yixing Zishahu), 150ml. Fanggu stands for "imitating antiquity". Ruyi means literally "as desired" and denotes an object bringing luck and blessing in ancient China, which goes back to the profane backscratchers. Fanggu Ruyi refers to a particular shape and pattern on the clay pot. Artist: Qi Sha The clay used: Yuankuang Zini Zhongcaoqing Zini, purple clay There are many different types and qualities of zini, depending on the composition, origin and depth of the ore extracted. This clay has an extremely good plasticity, stability and little shrinkage during firing. That allowed the artists of the Ming period to create many of the forms that are still common today. Due to the medium porosity of the pot, many teas have a more elegant, softer taste. It is well suited for all darker teas. This pot is made of Yuankuang Zhongcaoqing, quite a rare ore, especially if it was mined from Huangluoshan, as it is the case with this pot.

A small pot for the Gong Fu Cha of good quality, coming from Yixing, 60ml. This pot has been produced specifically for Laenggass-Tee, with a logo set in the bottom of the pot. The pot has been made by the artist Guo Cai Hua. The clay used was Duanni (satin clay). Volume: 90ml

A small teapot for the Gong Fu Cha, coming from Yixing (Yixing Zishahu), 200ml. Shipiao means stone ladle and refers to a shape related to triangles. The style is named afer the former master potter Hantang. Artist: Guo Caihua The clay used: Yuankuang Qingshuini Zini purple clay There are many different types and qualities of zini, depending on the composition, origin and depth of the ore extracted. This clay has an extremely good plasticity, stability and little shrinkage during firing. That allowed the artists of the Ming period to create many of the forms that are still common today. Due to the medium porosity of the pot, many teas have a more elegant, softer taste. This pot is made of Qingshuini Zini, an absolutely pure and traditionally produced clay from an original mine. The pot is well suited for all darker teas.

A small pot for the Gong Fu Cha of good quality, coming from Yixing, 200ml. Lingqi can be translated as "ghost of the soul". The pot has been made by the artist Fang Ming. The clay used was Qicaini, a mixture of Zhuni, Zini and Duanni of original mines.

A small pot for the Gong Fu Cha of good quality, coming from Yixing, 200ml. This pot has been produced specifically for Laenggass-Tee, with a logo set in the bottom of the pot. Long Dan means dragon egg and refers to its shape. The pot has been made by the artists Guo Cai Hua and Shao Jian Fang. The clay used is Qing Hui Duan Ni. Volume: 180ml

A small pot for the Gong Fu Cha of good quality, coming from Yixing, 150ml. This pot has been produced specifically for Länggass-Tee, with a logo set in the bottom of the pot. Qinquan can be translated as "Might of the Qin Dynasty". The pot has been made by the artist Guo Cai Hua. The clay used was Duanni (satin clay).

A small teapot for the Gong Fu Cha, coming from Yixing (Yixing Zishahu), 240ml. Ruyi, literally "as desired", refers to an object in ancient China that brings good luck and blessings and goes back to the mundane backscratchers. Fanggu Ruyi refers to a specific shape and pattern on the clay pot. Artist: Hong Huaping The clay used: Chaogaowen Chun Tianran Zipin Zishani Chaogaowen means in this case the pot was fired at very high temperatures (>1250°C). The name Chun Tianran refers to the properties of the clay, natural and pure. Zipin means mixed. Zipin clay is often sorted out and prepared personally by the artist. With experienced eyes,he recognises the nature of the raw ore and assesses its behaviour during preparation and firing. Clay of this kind cannot be assigned to a certain category and rather shows the personal style of the Zisha artist.

A small teapot for the Gong Fu Cha, coming from Yixing (Yixing Zishahu), 220ml. Sanjiao Lixing means triangular pear. Whereby Sanjiao also refers to the three little feet after the three-legged incense burners from ancient times. Artist: Kuai Liangrong The clay used: Chaogaowen Chun Tianran Zipin Zishani A masterpiece of the artist Kuai Liangrong. Chaogaowen means in this case the pot was fired at very high temperatures (>1250°C). The name Chun Tianran refers to the properties of the clay, natural and pure. Zipin means mixed. Zipin clay is often sorted out and prepared personally by the artist. With experienced eyes,he recognises the nature of the raw ore and assesses its behaviour during preparation and firing. Clay of this kind cannot be assigned to a certain category and rather shows the personal style of the Zisha artist.

A small teapot for the Gong Fu Cha, coming from Yixing (Yixing Zishahu), 250ml. Sanjiao Linghua means triangular waterlily. Whereby Sanjiao also refers to the three little feet after the three-legged incense burners from ancient times. Artist: Hong Huaping The clay used: Chaogaowen Chun Tianran Zipin Zishani Chaogaowen means in this case the pot was fired at very high temperatures (>1250°C). The name Chun Tianran refers to the properties of the clay, natural and pure. Zipin means mixed. Zipin clay is often sorted out and prepared personally by the artist. With experienced eyes,he recognises the nature of the raw ore and assesses its behaviour during preparation and firing. Clay of this kind cannot be assigned to a certain category and rather shows the personal style of the Zisha artist.

A small pot for the Gong Fu Cha of good quality, coming from Yixing, 210ml. The pot has been made by the artist Gu Yaming. The clay used was Zhuni (vermillion clay) of an original mine.

A small pot for the Gong Fu Cha of good quality, coming from Yixing, 200ml. This pot has been produced specifically for Laenggass-Tee, with a logo set in the bottom of the pot. Long Dan means dragon egg and refers to its shape. The pot has been made by the artists Guo Cai Hua and Shao Jian Fang. The clay used is Zini purple clay. There are many different types and qualities of zini, depending on the composition, origin and depth of the ore extracted. Volume: 140ml

A small pot for the Gong Fu Cha of good quality, coming from Yixing, 200ml. This pot has been produced specifically for Laenggass-Tee, with a logo set in the bottom of the pot. Named after Xishi, the first of the four famous Chinese Beauties who lived during the fifth century B.C.E. and who seduced a prince, which then neglected his governing duties. Daoba means "inverted handle" and refers to the form of the handle that is pointing downwards. The pot has been made by the artists Guo Cai Hua and Shao Jian Fang. The clay used was 50% Qing Shui Ni and 50% Di Cao Qing (considered the best quality of the Qing Shui Ni), both genuinely from Huanglongshan, one of the most famous mines. Volumen: 200ml

A small teapot for the Gong Fu Cha, coming from Yixing (Yixing Zishahu), 200ml This classical form is named after Xishi, the first of the four famous Chinese beauties, who lived in the 5th century BCE. She seduced a prince who then neglected his government business. Artist: Shao Jianfang The clay used: Qingshuini Zini, purple clay There are many different types and qualities of zini, depending on the composition, origin and depth of the ore extracted. This clay has an extremely good plasticity, stability and little shrinkage during firing. That allowed the artists of the Ming period to create many of the forms that are still common today. Due to the medium porosity of the pot, many teas have a more elegant, softer taste. This pot is made of Qingshuini Zini, an absolutely pure and traditionally produced clay. It is well suited for all darker teas.

A small pot for the Gong Fu Cha of good quality, coming from Yixing, 230ml. Yangtong can be translated as "foreign barrel". The pot has been made by the artists Guo Cai Hua and Shao Jian Fang. The clay used was Duanni (satin clay), genuinely from Huanglongshan, one of the most famous mines.

A small teapot for the Gong Fu Cha, coming from Yixing (Yixing Zishahu), 200ml Shipiao means stone ladle and refers to a shape related to triangles. Ziye means smelted things and refers to one of the different styles of this pot shape. Artist: Guo Caihua The clay used: Qingshuini Zini (purple clay) There are many different types and qualities of zini, depending on the composition, origin and depth of the ore extracted. This clay has an extremely good plasticity, stability and little shrinkage during firing. That allowed the artists of the Ming period to create many of the forms that are still common today. Due to the medium porosity of the pot, many teas have a more elegant, softer taste. This pot is made of Qingshuini Zini, an absolutely pure and traditionally produced clay from an original mine. It is well suited for all darker teas.

A teapot for the Gong Fu Cha, coming from Yixing (Yixing Zishahu), 300ml

A teapot for the Gong Fu Cha, coming from Yixing (Yixing Zishahu), 350ml