zisha teapot

Products featuring purple clay, all inspired by Yixing's scenic landscapes. Our first collection is inspired by a material called zi sha 紫砂, or purple clay, found only in the city of Yixing in Jiangsu Province, China.
Due to its porous nature and ability to retain heat, teapots made with purple clay naturally enrich the flavor of tea with each brew, making it a treasured medium for pottery making.
The rare material is synonymous with the town it is from. Purple clay created an economy in a slow paced rural area, providing job opportunities for its inhabitants.
It is regarded as an antique that has produced both a sense of pride and a form of self expression for the city.