{"product_id":"cai-songkai-zhuni-teapot-shuiping-teapot","title":"Cai Songkai Zhuni Teapot – Shuiping Teapot  80mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Zhuni Teapot was handcrafted by Cai Songkai, a renowned Zhuni teapot master from Chaozhou.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design follows the “Shuiping” (Level) teapot concept, first created by Ming dynasty artisans. The idea centers on perfect balance — a rounded, full body with a stable center of gravity, allowing the teapot to remain level whether it floats or sinks when filled with water. This reflects the Eastern philosophy of harmony and balance — \u003cstrong\u003e“peace through equilibrium, virtue through harmony.\u003c\/strong\u003e”\u003cbr\u003eStructurally, the spout, lid rim, and handle top all align on the same horizontal plane, with the spout, lid, and handle forming a straight line. This precise geometry prevents external water from entering the teapot and ensures stability when placed in a bowl — hence the name “Shuiping Teapot.”\u003cbr\u003eThe artist’s surname or signature is engraved on the inside of the lid and the handle.\u003cbr\u003eThis teapot shape is particularly suitable for\u003cstrong\u003e high-aroma teas\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially Oolong teas such as Phoenix Dancong, Tieguanyin, and Dong Ding Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity: 80 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iTeaworld","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51517813883159,"sku":"SET-SPH","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/0319\/2599\/files\/01_cf8b697b-5d13-41e8-b5cb-6860d03645b4.webp?v=1762308391","url":"https:\/\/iteaworld.com\/zh-hans\/products\/cai-songkai-zhuni-teapot-shuiping-teapot","provider":"iTeaworld","version":"1.0","type":"link"}