In Tongxin She Teahouse, there is a customized purple sand teapot that attracts much attention - the "Adorable Round Treasure Pot".
This pot is meticulously crafted with rare Zhaozhuang vermilion clay from Yixing, China. It has a capacity of 120cc. Zhaozhuang vermilion clay is produced under the yellowstone layer. It is a hard, large Kuai Zhuang ore and is extremely rare. Its shrinkage rate can reach about 25% or even 30%, almost the limit of vermilion clay. Therefore, the pot body presents obvious large vertical strip wrinkles, which is known as "no wrinkles, no vermilion". The pot body has a strong sandy texture, which is very different from ordinary vermilion clay. It is full of oiliness and there are also many small black dots formed by the precipitation of iron in the vermilion clay ore at high temperatures.
The "Adorable Round Treasure Pot" is handmade by teacher Xu Linfeng, a national-level arts and crafts master. Born in 1970, he has been constantly researching and innovating in the field of purple sand for more than thirty years. He is a well-known young and powerful potter in the purple sand vermilion clay field. For each pot, from selecting clay to making and shaping, he does it all by himself with meticulous care. His exquisite craftsmanship perfectly overcomes the difficulties such as easy deformation and cracking during the production of vermilion clay.
This pot is named "Adorable Round Treasure Pot". The "adorable" shows a lovely and playful temperament. Like a newborn cute thing, it catches people's attention and brings joy. The "round" reflects the roundness of the pot body. The lines are smooth and natural, the arcs are gentle, and it has a tolerant attitude. The "treasure" means that it is a treasure with extremely high craftsmanship and ornamental value and is worthy of being treasured by pot enthusiasts.
It is worth mentioning that many gold-inlaid purple sand pots on the market are due to flaws in the pot, but this one is different. Tongxin She Teahouse knows that the spout of a purple sand pot is easily knocked and bumped during use. Considering the high value of this pot, pure gold is inlaid at the spout, handle, lid, and knob to cover the gold mouth. Moreover, the red of raw sand vermilion clay and pure gold set off each other, adding a finishing touch to the whole. Not only that, the edge of the teapot lid is also decorated with pure gold wrapping process, which can not only protect the easily damaged parts but also increase the artistic ornamental value. This pot has a Gao Song bead knob and is full of spirit. The plum blossom-shaped mesh hole design ensures the smoothness of water outflow. When brewing rock tea, Tieguanyin, Pu'er tea, etc. with this pot, the color, aroma, and taste of the tea soup are even better than many other purple sand products. This "Adorable Round Treasure Pot" is a purple sand treasure presented by Tongxin She Teahouse to tea friends.