{"product_id":"nixing-xi-shi-teapot","title":"Eight Treasures -Hand Engraved Woodfired Nixing Xi Shi Teapot","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7aae0582-0a5f-40a1-9d84-6aee7cf67705\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEight Treasures -Hand Engraved Nixing Xi Shi Teapot (Approx. 135ml)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Teapot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is covered with \u003cstrong\u003efinely carved Chinese calligraphy\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the lid features the \u003cstrong\u003eEight Treasures (八宝) motif\u003c\/strong\u003e. Traditionally used as auspicious decorative symbols in Chinese art, the Eight Treasures represent ideas of \u003cstrong\u003egood fortune, harmony, protection, and prosperity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach character and motif is \u003cstrong\u003eengraved by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the surface a subtle texture that can be felt beneath your fingers. Rather than being printed or applied as a surface decoration, the design becomes part of the teapot itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Xishi Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eXi Shi Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates one of the most iconic teapot forms in Chinese teaware. Named after the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eChinese beauty Xi Shi,\u003c\/strong\u003e its graceful silhouette is defined by a \u003cstrong\u003eperfectly rounded body,\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003cstrong\u003elid that blends seamlessly\u003c\/strong\u003e into the curves of the teapot, and a rounded knob on the lid. The \u003cstrong\u003egently downward-curving spout \u003c\/strong\u003ethat creates an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant, effortless pour,\u003c\/strong\u003e matches harmoniously with the soft rounded curves of the teapot. Free from carved decoration, the design allows\u003cstrong\u003e the natural beauty of the clay and the harmony of its proportions to take center stage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Nixing Teapot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eQinzhou, Guangxi Province\u003c\/strong\u003e, Nixing Teapots (坭兴陶) have been treasured in China for centuries and are recognized as one of \u003cstrong\u003eChina's Four Great Pottery Traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are especially beloved for brewing \u003cstrong\u003eLiu Bao, Shou Puerh, aged Raw Puerh, and other heicha\u003c\/strong\u003e, with many experienced tea drinkers considering Nixing clay one of the finest materials for bringing out the best in post-fermented teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNixing clay is prized for its \u003cstrong\u003eability to retain heat\u003c\/strong\u003e while remaining \u003cstrong\u003enaturally breathable.\u003c\/strong\u003e During a gongfu tea session, it helps \u003cstrong\u003edarker teas brew evenly\u003c\/strong\u003e over many infusions while \u003cstrong\u003egently softening bitterness, reducing astringency, enhancing sweetness,\u003c\/strong\u003e and creating a \u003cstrong\u003esmoother, fuller mouthfeel\u003c\/strong\u003e without masking the tea's natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other traditional unglazed clay teapots, \u003cstrong\u003eNixing gradually seasons with use\u003c\/strong\u003e, absorbing trace aromatic compounds from the teas brewed inside. Many tea enthusiasts \u003cstrong\u003ededicate a single Nixing teapot to Liu Bao or another favorite heicha\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing both the clay and the tea to evolve together over years of brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Qinzhou Nixing clay (坭兴陶)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand engraved\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotif\u003c\/strong\u003e: Eight Treasures (八宝)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Qinzhou, Guangxi, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Multi-hole filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50603544314099,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_2eef44d2-676d-430d-a920-cdb31c60d564.png?v=1788029338","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/nixing-xi-shi-teapot","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}