{"product_id":"sc04-180","title":"SteepCode Yixing \"Breathing Clay\" Teapot - 180ml Artisan-Crafted Green Ore Masterpiece, Zisha Teapot","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;line-height:28px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-title\"\u003eThe Living Teapot: Where Ming Dynasty Legacy Meets Modern Tea Alchemy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:20px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-content\"\u003eWe invite you to touch, pour, and witness how true Yixing clay breathes life into tea—Experience the Ming Dynasty heritage (1368-1644) of Yixing clay teapots, where each touch awakens the soul of tea.Amidst counterfeit imitations, we safeguard authentic craftsmanship.Every SteepCode teapot is a timeless heirloom, hand-sculpted by master artisans through 500-year-old techniques—transforming tea rituals into art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;line-height:28px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-title\"\u003eBreathing Teapot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:20px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-content\"\u003eCrafted in Yixing, China—the global epicenter of purple clay artistry since the Ming Dynasty —this 180ml teapot uses authentic \"Lü Ni\" green ore, a rare mineral mined from Yixing's Huanglong Mountain. Its dual-pore \"skin-like\" structure allows heat retention and subtle tea oil absorption, enhancing flavors over time like a seasoned cast-iron skillet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:10px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4317\/5978\/files\/026a0285-4e3c-44a0-bdab-a38d4938e245.jpg?v=1744376250\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;line-height:28px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-title\"\u003eGreen Ore (Lü Ni) – A Rarity Forged by Nature's Scarcity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:20px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-content\"\u003eMined exclusively from the mineral-rich fissures of Yixing's Huanglong Mountain, Green Ore (Lü Ni) stands as one of Earth's most elusive ceramic treasures. Its scarcity stems from a perfect storm of geological rarity—less than 10cm-thick ore veins yield under 1kg of usable clay per ton of raw material—and centuries of controlled extraction under China's mineral conservation policies. Unlike common clays, Green Ore's unique colloidal structure, enriched with 28% iron oxide and rare trace minerals, cannot be synthetically replicated, making each teapot a non-renewable artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg class=\"detail-desc-decorate-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4317\/5978\/files\/b38214ee-5888-4c0c-be92-8fd552df93a6.jpg?v=1744376255\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:24px;text-align:left;color:rgb(246, 9, 9);display:block;width:100%\" align=\"left\"\u003eWhy \"Breathing\"?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;line-height:28px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-title\"\u003eDual-Pore Technology:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:20px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-content\"\u003eThe teapot’s unique \"skin-like\" structure (open and closed pores) allows oxygen to circulate while retaining heat—similar to a wine decanter enhancing flavors through aeration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:10px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4317\/5978\/files\/fa993ee8-86ff-4148-b521-2740065aef61.jpg?v=1744376262\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;line-height:28px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-title\"\u003eArtisan Proof:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:20px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-content\"\u003eEach teapot bears faint tool marks and uneven textures, evidence of 500-year-old slab-building techniques (no molds\/glue). Counterfeits lack these organic \"fingerprints\" .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:10px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4317\/5978\/files\/d309bed7-2f6b-4a29-8b51-811da19823d6.jpg?v=1744376267\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:24px;color:rgb(254, 3, 3)\"\u003eCultural Craftsmanship:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;line-height:28px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-title\"\u003e600-Year Legacy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:20px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-content\"\u003eOriginating in Ming Dynasty Yixing, these teapots are hand-shaped using ancient \"slab-building\" techniques—no molds or glue.Each piece is a functional sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:10px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4317\/5978\/files\/35c77d82-f4a6-4a5c-b287-cb25e242b5ee.jpg?v=1744376271\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:10px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4317\/5978\/files\/deab4435-a5c5-4186-bf9c-d3f81c105ace.jpg?v=1744376281\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;line-height:28px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-title\"\u003eCultural DNA：\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:20px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-content\"\u003eNon-Heritage Craft: Recognized by UNESCO, Yixing's zisha pottery techniques date to 1506 AD. This teapot replicates the \"Six Petal Round Sac Pot\" design from Ming scholar-officials, symbolizing harmony between Confucian order and Daoist spontaneity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:10px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4317\/5978\/files\/a232a8a5-a6dd-4117-b9e1-b9d0004376f3.jpg?v=1744376287\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;line-height:28px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-title\"\u003eFirst Brew Ritual:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:20px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-content\"\u003e①Submerge in boiling water with tea leaves for 30 minutes to activate its \"breathing\" pores.\u003cbr\u003eTea Pairing Tips:\u003cbr\u003e②Light Teas (Green\/White): 80°C water, 1-2 mins – preserves floral notes.\u003cbr\u003eBold Teas (Pu-erh\/Black): 100°C water, 3-5 mins – extracts earthy richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:10px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4317\/5978\/files\/417af71f-063d-4af2-841e-b30c37e9c06b.jpg?v=1744376291\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;line-height:28px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-title\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:20px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-content\"\u003eRinse with water only; avoid detergents to protect the natural patina.Air-dry to maintain its \"living\" texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom:10px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4317\/5978\/files\/c87fa0d5-294b-48c0-9935-4420093fe7e7.jpg?v=1744376295\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"detail-desc-decorate-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4317\/5978\/files\/5b7d0e1c-ffe8-49c8-89c1-e07cc329ab66.jpg?v=1744376298\" slate-data-type=\"image\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;line-height:28px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-title\"\u003eSpotting Fakes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:OpenSans;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;line-height:20px;white-space:pre-wrap;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin-bottom:12px\" class=\"detail-desc-decorate-content\"\u003e①Texture Test: Genuine Yixing clay feels gritty yet smooth, never plasticky or overly polished.\u003cbr\u003e②Sound Check: Tap the lid—authentic teapots emit a muted, earthy resonance; fakes sound metallic or hollow.\u003cbr\u003e③Patina Proof: Real clay absorbs tea oils, developing a warm sheen with use. Imposters stay lifelessly glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shanghai Erli E - Commerce Co., Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Green Clay","offer_id":50104579129642,"sku":"1005008799111517_Green Clay","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4317\/5978\/files\/62fc8f54-d428-4933-bc00-9a44a5780da5.jpg?v=1765273453","url":"https:\/\/teacourt.store\/products\/sc04-180","provider":"TeaCourt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}