【Pear Shape 5】Longshan Hall • Elegant Appreciation Series • Handmade Golden Zhu Ni 130cc

【Local Taiwanese Seller With Full After-Sales Service】 【Zhaozhuang Zhu Ni Da Hong Pao • Golden Zhu Ni】 Zhaozhuang Zhu Ni originates from the Zhaozhuang mining area in Dingshu Town, Yixing, and is also known as "Golden Zhu Ni." The raw ore is yellowish-brown with hints of red, interspersed with pale blue-white tender clay. Its texture is loose and fine, easily disintegrating when wet. It has a lower quartz content and a higher proportion of clay, with a shrinkage rate of up to 25%–30% or more. This makes it extremely challenging to form, giving rise to the saying, "Ten pots, nine cracks." It is a rare and highly challenging clay among Zhu Ni varieties. After firing, it presents a subdued to orange-red hue, exuding a restrained and stable color. The surface is fine and lustrous. When hot water is poured over it, the color becomes even more vibrant and bright, possessing a jade-like luster. Brewing tea with Zhaozhuang Zhu Ni enhances the aroma of the tea, making it more pronounced yet contained, and yielding a mellow, full-bodied flavor. With long-term use and care, the pot's surface gradually transforms into a flushed red, becoming warm and lustrous like jade with rich layers of patina, highly favored by seasoned collectors and tea enthusiasts. 【The Lore of the Pot Shape】 Originating in the Yuan Dynasty and flourishing in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Named for its resemblance to a "pear," it is one of the most classic and historically enduring shapes in Zisha pottery. Within the tea culture of the Ming Dynasty, the pear-shaped pot, due to its "small capacity and rapid heat retention," became the preferred choice for Gongfu tea lovers, with the saying, "One cannot speak of Gongfu without a pear in hand." 【Frequently Asked Questions】 1. How to prepare the pot before first use? Clean the inside and outside thoroughly. A vegetable scrub sponge is recommended; do not use chemical cleaners. Simply wash with water, and it is ready for use. 2. How to maintain the pot? Keep it clean and dry after use, otherwise, tea stains can accumulate. Place it in a ventilated area after use. If storing in its box for a long period, allow it to air dry naturally for 1-2 months to ensure sufficient evaporation of moisture from the pores, preventing mold. 3. How to clean tea stains or mold? Soak with an enzyme cleaner. 4. How to properly warm the pot? In cold weather or after a long period of disuse, use warm water (around 40°C) to rinse the inside and outside of the pot, then fill it with water, allowing the Zisha pores to fully absorb moisture. 5. How to care for pieces with engravings? For pots with engravings, cleaning with a soft brush is recommended. 6. What if the item is damaged during shipping? Yan Huang Da Di Art fully assumes responsibility for shipping safety. If any damage occurs, please contact customer service immediately. 7. Our products are sold both online and in physical stores. Handmade items are produced in limited quantities. Please inquire about stock availability before purchasing. 8. All product images are of the actual items. Due to color differences in computer monitors, lighting conditions, and other factors, there may be slight variations between the photos and the actual product. The physical product shall prevail.