In ancient times, purple clay was not an ordinary craft raw material. It carried the traditional Chinese tea Zen culture. It continues to this day. Purple clay tea sets are still the favorite of tea lovers because purple clay teapots are used to make tea. The tea produced retains the original flavor of the tea, and the color is also excellent! Do you know how to choose a purple clay teapot?
There are many shapes of teapots, such as Xishi teapot, square teapot, stone ladle teapot, pumpkin teapot, etc. Each shape has its own unique charm, different lines, and different emotions. Of course, tea drinkers of all levels also need to choose the shape of the teapot!
Beginner’s introduction, rounded Xi Shi teapot
Xi Shi teapot, as the name suggests, should be as beautiful as Xi Shi. It can also be said that the design of the teapot is inspired by Xi Shi. The spout of the teapot is Xi Shi's mouth, the water-holding part of the teapot is Xi Shi's body, and the handle is Xi Shi's slender waist, showing her graceful beauty.
In fact, the Xi Shi teapot was originally called Xi Shi milk, and the teapot resembled a plump breast. As the times progressed, later generations thought the name "Xi Shi milk" was inelegant, so they renamed it "Xi Shi tea pot." The current Xi Tzu teapot. The shape is relatively simple, suitable for beginner tea lovers.
For advanced people, the curvy stone ladle teapot
The stone ladle teapot is a more classic style among the purple clay teapots. Its appearance is trapezoidal, and the overall curve is very soft. The eight-character shape of the pot body shows a simple and generous demeanor. The handle is in the shape of an inverted triangle, which complements the shape of the pot body and looks harmonious.
The key point of the shape of the stone ladle pot is its strength. When making it, the triangular relationship between the lines of the stone ladle should be coordinated. The spout, lid, body and handle all need to cooperate with each other to form a strong Good proportions can show its beauty. Generally, when you are more interested in tea, you will choose the shape of the teapot.
The ultimate must-have, hexagonal pot with sharp edges and corners
The characteristics of the square pot are its tall and straight shape, sharp edges and corners, rigorous shape of the whole vessel, and fine production technology. It is a geometric square pot. It is a masterpiece among the pots, and the lid is both round and square, bringing a different visual enjoyment.
The square pot gives people a very powerful feeling, like a man full of masculinity, and the person who uses it must also have both magnanimity and strength. Generally, only those who have a deep love for tea will accept a powerful teapot.
In your free time, it is also a blessing to meet up with three or two friends, make a pot of good tea, and talk about life over tea!