Yixing Clay Tea Set: Fang Gu Hu Teapot + 2 Cups, Purple Zhu Ni Clay 190ml

Purple Zhu Ni Clay

This Purple Zhu Ni Clay teapot is a true work of art. Crafted from special kind of rare Zhu Ni clay, this teapot boasts a stunning red-purple appearance. The clay is known for its unique purple-red tone, which is why it’s referred to as ‘purple zhu ni’. Its versatility makes it ideal for brewing all kinds of teas, but it truly shines when brewing lightly fermented teas like light oolong, aged white tea, and raw pu erh.

Fang Gu Teapot Style

Fang Gu literally mean imitation (fang) of the ancient (gu) style. It is said that Shao Daheng, a master teapot maker in the Qing Dynasty, created this teapot shape inspired by the ancient Chinese percussion instrument ‘drum’ (also pronounced ‘gu’ in Chinese), with a flat body, a bulging belly and a high neck, he named this ‘fang gu hu’ (fang gu teapot): a teapot that imitates the shape of a drum. As people imitated the work of the ancient master, the style of this teapot is called ‘fang gu’, which has two meanings at the same time: imitation of the drum and imitation of the ancient style.

Yixing Artist – Wu Ronghua

Crafted by Chinese national Zisha expert Wu Ronghua, this Fang Gu teapot is an exquisite addition to any teapot collection. Wu Ronghua has over twenty years of experience handmaking teapots, ensuring that each teapot is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. The teapot comes presented in a gift box and includes a certificate of authenticity.