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The Azure Sky Blue Zisha Teapot, handmade by Wu Wencai (吴文彩)

Azure Sky Blue Xisha Teapot — Handmade by Wu Wencai (吴文彩)
A beautifully crafted modern Yixing teapot featuring the rare sky-blue tone created through contemporary firing techniques. Handmade by nationally recognised Yixing artisan Wu Wencai, this ribbed Xi-Shi design blends traditional purple-clay forms with modern colourwork.

Crafted from authentic Yixing clay (Zisha) and fired to achieve its natural blue finish — no paint, no glaze — the pot develops seasoning with use, enriching aroma and flavour over time. A perfect daily-use teapot for gongfu brewing, and an accessible collectible for anyone wanting a unique colour-piece from a respected maker.

Original price was: $100.00.Current price is: $80.00.

15 in stock (can be backordered)

15 in stock (can be backordered)

Description

Where tradition meets modern craftsmanship.
This Azure Sky Blue Xisha Teapot is handmade by Wu Wencai (吴文彩), a nationally recognised Yixing artisan known for elegant, contemporary interpretations of classic Zisha forms. Her work combines traditional handcraft with modern firing innovation — and this teapot is a perfect example.
🌫 A modern colour achieved through fire, not paint
The signature sky-blue tone comes from controlled mineral reactions during high-temperature firing, a newer technique in the Yixing craft world.
No glaze.
No external colouring.
Just clay, heat, and precision.
The result is a smooth, deep azure surface that changes subtly in different light — a distinctly modern expression of Yixing artistry.
🧱 Authentic Yixing clay body
The teapot is formed from a genuine Zisha clay blend selected for its porosity, breathability, and heat retention. Like all real Yixing:
•it absorbs tea oils
•seasons gradually
•enhances aroma and mouthfeel
•develops a soft patina unique to your brewing
🏺 Craftsmanship you can feel
The ribbed Xi Shi shape, balanced ergonomics, tight lid fit, and clean pour reflect Wu Wencai’s training and precision. Her pieces are functional first — beautiful second — and built for everyday brewing, not just display.
💠 A contemporary collectible
This teapot sits in the growing category of modern Xisha innovation — artisanal Yixing pieces created using new firing methods and colour exploration. It retains all the brewing advantages of traditional Zisha while offering a more expressive aesthetic.
At this price point, it is:
•ideal as a first handmade Yixing pot,
•or a unique colour-piece for seasoned collectors.
📜 Included
Each teapot comes with Wu Wencai’s certificate of authenticity, confirming handmade origin and real Yixing clay composition.
🌏 Premium Craft — Without the Collector-Level Price
Thanks to our updated international shipping rates, this teapot is available at USD 105 delivered worldwide — an exceptional value for a handmade artisan piece in this category.

📐 Specifications:

Dimension Detail
Capacity 260ml ± 10ml
Weight 625g
Length 13.4cm
Height 8cm
Caliber (Opening) 6cm

📦 Packaging & Delivery:

  • Includes: Teapot, Certification Cards, Padded Gift Box

  • Package Size: 22 x 17 x 15 cm

  • Gross Weight: 750g

Additional information

Weight 2.2 kg
Dimensions 11.8 × 10.6 × 3.1 cm

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