Zisha teapot Shi Piao, hanamade by Studio Craftsmanship SHI Yu-Lei, Long Xue Sha

🫖 Shi Piao (Stone Ladle) Teapot 石瓢
Clay: Long Xue Sha (龙血砂 / Dragon Blood Clay)
Volume: 210ml

🪨 Clay – Long Xue Sha (龙血砂 / Dragon Blood Zisha)
Dragon Blood Zisha is a legendary variant of Jiang Po Ni, discovered by accident in 2007 during roadworks near Huanglong Mountain, just 50 meters from the famed Da Shui Tan mine.

🩸 Named for its deep crimson, blood-like hue, the clay was found in an ultra-thin seam (less than 15cm thick) between two rock layers — with only ~3 tonnes unearthed in total.

🧪 Fe₂O₃ content reaches 23.46%, making it the highest iron-content Zisha ever recorded — nearly 3x that of standard Zi Ni.

🌡️ Optimal firing temp: 1160°C. Under high heat, black star-specks emerge, giving Dragon Blood clay its signature look.

💎 Texture: full granular, low plasticity, extremely difficult to shape — requiring expert hand-forming.

🔥 Once fired: dull and matte. Once seasoned: glossy, warm, and jade-like in beauty.

✅ Tea Character: Excellent breathability, temperature stability, and aroma preservation. Neutral in taste, it complements all types of Chinese tea — without overpowering the leaves.

🍐 About the Shape 

The Shi Piao (Stone Ladle) teapot is one of the most iconic and versatile forms in Yixing Zisha heritage.

The Shi Piao teapot is shaped like a pyramid with three sides, with a plump and full body and a stable base due to its center of gravity. It is highly ornamental, and its short and powerful spout is cylindrical in shape, allowing for a smoother and more forceful water flow. The pot lid and body are tightly sealed, giving the teapot excellent practicality.

👩🎨 About the Artist:
SHI Yu-Lei 施玉雷 (龙血砂 石瓢)