{"product_id":"scrolling-clouds-handmade-jianshui-zitao-gong-fu-tea-set","title":"\"Scrolling Clouds\" Handmade Jianshui Zitao Gong Fu Tea Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “Scrolling Clouds” Handmade Gong Fu Cha set brings together four handmade pieces: a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/products\/scrolling-clouds-handmade-jainshui-teapot\" title=\"Jianshui Clay Teapot\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJianshui Teapot\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/teaware\/products\/scrolling-clouds-jianshui-teapot-rest-hu-cheng\" title=\"Tea Plate\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTeapot Rest\u003c\/a\u003e – Hu Cheng (壶承), and two \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/products\/handmade-jianshui-teacups\" title=\"Teacups\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTeacups\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll pieces are made from Jianshui Zitao (建水紫陶) – the unglazed purple pottery of southern Yunnan. Jianshui clay is dense, iron-rich, and low in porosity, which makes it more versatile than many other clay teawares. It doesn’t absorb aroma too strongly or lock itself to one tea type, so the set can be used for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/pu-erh-teas\" title=\"Pu-erh Tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epu-erh\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/oolong-teas\" title=\"Oolong Tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoolong\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/collections\/black-teas\" title=\"Red Tea\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblack tea\u003c\/a\u003e, and other fragrance-forward teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red-brown and black tones come from reduction firing. The kiln atmosphere changes how the iron in the clay develops, creating the two-tone effect naturally. After firing, the pieces are polished to a smooth finish, giving the surface a soft, semi-matte sheen that will deepen with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Teapot has a rounded, stable body, a clean ring handle, a short, straight spout, and a sculpted lid knob. The scrolling clouds reliefs wrap around the body, with a small seal-like detail breaking the pattern. At 150ml, it works well for two or three drinkers but remains comfortable even for a solo session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Teapot Rest gives the teapot a proper place on the tea table. It catches small drips and rinse water during brewing. The carved clouds motif inside the plate echoes the teapot without making the whole set feel overly matched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two cups, at 40ml each, are sized for peaceful, unrushed tasting – enough to hold aroma and taste, but small enough for many repeated infusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 \"Scrolling Clouds\" Teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e (150ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 Teacups\u003c\/strong\u003e (40ml each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Teapot Rest \u003c\/strong\u003e(the plate)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJianshui Zitao (建水紫陶)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid using detergents when cleaning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ah Chun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42255125413943,"sku":"JIANSHUI TEA SET","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/5944\/files\/GUL_1539_lowres.jpg?v=1780460171","url":"https:\/\/pathofcha.com\/products\/scrolling-clouds-handmade-jianshui-zitao-gong-fu-tea-set","provider":"Path of Cha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}