{"product_id":"yixing-pinggai-hanwa-handmade-zini-teapot-175ml","title":"Yixing Pinggai Hanwa Zini Teapot – 175 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 175 ml Yixing Pinggai Hanwa (平盖汉瓦壶) teapot made from traditional Zini (紫泥) purple clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright, rounded body and neatly fitted flat lid give this teapot a clean, grounded look. Its warm brown clay and simple lines let the craftsmanship speak for itself, while the built-in multi-hole filter makes it a practical choice for gongfu brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePinggai Hanwa Shape \u0026amp; Zini Clay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinggai Hanwa (平盖汉瓦)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a flat-lidded variation of the traditional \u003cstrong\u003eHanwa (汉瓦)\u003c\/strong\u003e Yixing teapot shape. Hanwa designs take inspiration from the shapes and lines of historic Chinese roof tiles. The broad opening is useful when adding loose leaves and cleaning the pot after brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZini (紫泥)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic Yixing purple clay from Jiangsu, China. The muted brown tone is natural to this piece. Another detail is the \u003cstrong\u003epoem engraved inside the teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e, a quiet surprise when you lift the lid. The pot also has a built-in multi-hole filter at the spout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Tea Works Well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd start with \u003cstrong\u003eripe (shu) puerh\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eroasted oolongs\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially Wuyi rock tea. \u003cstrong\u003eLiu Bao\u003c\/strong\u003e and fuller-bodied \u003cstrong\u003eChinese black teas\u003c\/strong\u003e are also worth trying in Zini clay. These are suggested pairings rather than strict rules; the tea, water and brewing technique all make a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 175 ml size works well for repeated gongfu infusions. Because unglazed Yixing clay can gradually retain tea aromas, many tea drinkers dedicate one pot to a favorite tea family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinggai Hanwa (平盖汉瓦壶)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 175 ml\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zini (紫泥), Yixing purple clay (紫砂)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yixing, Jiangsu, China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engraved poem\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in multi-hole spout filter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e One teapot and its lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border:1px solid #222;background-color:#e7f2e4;border-collapse:separate;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"padding:16px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eA Note from Leo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI traveled directly to Yixing because I wanted to meet the people making these teapots and see the pieces for myself. It's hard to judge a teapot just from a photo. I want to feel the clay, handle the pot and decide whether it's something I would enjoy using before bringing it back to Tea \u0026amp; Whisk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat caught my attention about this Hanwa was its simple, balanced shape. Then there's the poem hidden inside. I like those little details that you don't notice until you actually spend time with the teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Leo, Tea \u0026amp; Whisk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Natural Variation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the teapot with hot water before its first use. After brewing, remove the leaves, rinse with warm water without scented soap, and allow the pot and lid to dry completely before storing. Small variations in the clay surface and hand-finished details are natural to this kind of teaware. The listing includes one teapot and lid only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795774734579,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/DABB28CB-8602-49F4-AC2A-DBD099DE0E1C.png?v=1792453960","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/yixing-pinggai-hanwa-handmade-zini-teapot-175ml","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}