{"product_id":"cai-songkai-zhuni-teapot-qiegua-eggplant-teapot","title":"Cai Songkai Zhuni Teapot – Qiegua (Eggplant) Teapot 80 mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eZhuni Teapot was handcrafted by Chaozhou master potter Cai Songkai\u003c\/strong\u003e, using Zhuni clay as the primary material. The teapot’s shape resembles an eggplant, inspired by the fruits and vegetables of the countryside — hence its name, Qiegua Hu (“Eggplant Teapot”). The artist’s surname or signature is engraved on the inside of the lid and the handle.\u003cbr\u003eThis teapot shape is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ebrewing high-aroma teas,\u003c\/strong\u003e especially Oolong teas such as Phoenix Dancong, Tieguanyin, and Dong Ding Oolong.\u003cbr\u003eCapacity: 80 mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Zhuni Teapot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhuni is a type of zisha clay, belonging to the “red clay” family, and is regarded as the finest and most delicate among them — often considered the “noble” or “gem” of zisha clay.\u003cbr\u003eIt has a low sand content and a fragile texture, making it prone to deformation or cracking during firing. Because of this, the yield rate is very low, and teapots made from it are known as Zhuni teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaozhou Zhuni Master — Cai Songkai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCai Songkai is a senior arts and crafts artist of Guangdong Province, a Chaozhou arts and crafts master, and a renowned folk ceramic artist.\u003cbr\u003eWith years of dedication to Zhuni pottery, he has developed a distinctive style that combines precise structure, smooth lines, and refined craftsmanship. His teapots are widely admired by collectors both in China and abroad, earning him a strong reputation in the field of Zhuni teapot making. His works have won multiple gold awards in major competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iTeaworld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517811720471,"sku":"SET-QGH","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/0319\/2599\/files\/01_946051d3-02a8-4a80-ad4a-935bef5effd1.webp?v=1762308281","url":"https:\/\/iteaworld.com\/zh-hans\/products\/cai-songkai-zhuni-teapot-qiegua-eggplant-teapot","provider":"iTeaworld","version":"1.0","type":"link"}