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Qin Quan ("the right of Qin" or "the power of Qin") is one of the classical yixing shapes, named after Qin Shi Huang – the first emperor of unified China and founder of the Qin dynasty. This 180ml Yixing teapot with fast pour (16ml/sec) is made of Zi Ni – excellent clay to bring taste and aroma out of tea. The outside of the teapot is decorated with Hei Ni – another Yixing clay, with high iron content that turns black after firing. This Qin Quan features an exquisite pattern called Taotie.

Shui Ping is a timeless design piece. This 110ml teapot is made of 20-years aged purple clay, Zi Ni. Aging the clay is a lengthy procedure that takes the properties of the famous purple clay up a notch. Aging makes the clay more homogenous, improves air permeability and the compatibility of various components in the mud. And last but not least - it accounts for a warmer, more vibrant color and a better overall look and feel of the finished product.

Ju Lun is a classic shape dating back to the Qing Dynasty. Its popularity transcended China and reached Japan. The Japanese literati admired Ju Lun's elegant shape, seeing it as a symbol of the harmonious spirit of tea culture. This 120ml teapot features a slightly modernized classic shape. Crafted from Ben Shan ZiNi clay, it has a noticeable effect on tea. Its excellent pour speed allows great control of brewing.

This 140ml teapot is made of purple clay from the delta of the Yangtze River, aka Yixing clay or Zi Sha. Zi Ni clay is unique for its porosity and high iron content, which can significantly affect tea taste. The shape is the classical Xi Shi (西施). Xi Shi was a famous beauty of ancient China. The shape resembles her full round face, the spout looks like a mouth, gentle and graceful, and the handle resembles her elegant hair bun.

In the set: Yixing Teapot (Zi Sha: Zi Ni), and two sets of matching Yixing Clay Zi Ni Aroma Teacups. Compared to glass, porcelain, glazed teapots, or even other ZiSha clays, ZiNi clay enhances the flavors and aromas of tea.