Shi Piao Teapot 石瓢壺
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Shi Piao Teapot 石瓢壺
Features & Benefits
Classic Shi Piao Form
The Shi Piao is one of the most celebrated forms in Yixing teaware, admired for its distinctive triangular silhouette, broad stable base, and exceptional pouring performance. Its balanced proportions provide excellent control and comfort, making it a timeless choice for Gong Fu tea brewing.
Old Purple Clay
Crafted from Old Purple Clay, this teapot is valued for its mature mineral composition, fine texture, and natural breathability. The clay gently enhances the body, aroma, and smoothness of tea while developing a beautiful patina through years of dedicated use.
Enhanced Heat Stability
With a wall thickness of 6, this teapot offers excellent heat retention, maintaining a consistent brewing temperature that allows tea leaves to fully develop their aroma and complexity.
Handcrafted Craftsmanship
Individually handmade using traditional Yixing techniques, every detail reflects careful attention to proportion, precision, and finishing. The result is a teapot that is both elegant in appearance and exceptional in brewing performance.
Versatile Brewing Capacity
The 160 ml capacity is ideal for personal tea sessions or sharing with one or two guests. It allows tea leaves to unfurl naturally while providing excellent control over every infusion.
Design Concept
The Shi Piao form has been treasured by tea masters for centuries for its perfect balance of strength and elegance. Its broad, grounded profile symbolizes stability and confidence, while the clean geometric lines express the understated beauty of classical Yixing craftsmanship. Designed to be both visually refined and highly functional, the Shi Piao remains one of the most versatile teapot forms for brewing all varieties of fine tea.
About the Artist – Liu Cai Qin 劉彩琴
Liu Cai Qin is a Yixing ceramic artist dedicated to preserving the traditions of purple clay craftsmanship. Her work emphasizes balanced proportions, refined detailing, and practical brewing performance. Combining classical forms with meticulous hand-finishing, she creates teapots appreciated by collectors and tea enthusiasts alike for their timeless elegance and enduring functionality.
- Name: Shi Piao Teapot 石瓢壺
- Artist: Liu Cai Qin 劉彩琴
- Type of Terracotta: Old Purple Clay (老紫泥)
- Capacity: 160 ml
- Thickness: 6 (scale 1 thin to 9 thick)
- Product Code: APR6244
- Ideal for: All varieties of fine tea
We ship to North America through Canada Post & UPS regular parcel services. Regular shipping fees for an average size parcel 10"x 10" x10" weighing 1.5 lb is outlined below.
For local customers there is also a free convenient option for Pick up In Store - 227 East Georgia Street, Vancouver B.C. V6A 1Z6. Kindly wait for ready for pick up email before coming to the shop for pick up.
All orders will be packaged and ready to ship or pick up within 48 hours of ordering.
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up to 7 business days |
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VANCOUVER |
$6 |
$10 |
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BC |
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CANADA |
$15 |
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4 to 9 days USA |
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US |
$19 |
$19 |
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ALASKA |
$29 |
$29 |
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HAWAII |
$29 |
$29 |
Orders outside of Canada may be assessed an additional duty fee upon import by the customs services of the destination country. Unfortunately, we have no control over these charges, and we cannot refund or reimburse import fees.
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Congratulations on your new teapot! We are pleased to offer complimentary seasoning for it.
Simply specify your preferred tea type in the section before to take advantage of this service. Thank you.