Yixing zisha clay teapot

Yixing zisha clay teapot 1 reflect purple light on the surface, no matter what the color of their body is. This endows it with natural and refined texture, so it is called "purple-clay pottery". According to scientific analysis,2 the raw material of purple-clay products contains many mineral components and has very good air-conductivity. The reason for the surface of purple-clay products to give out purple light is that the raw material of purple-clay products can reduce the reflection of light. 3The colors of the clay for making purple-clay products include red, purple, white, black, yellow, and so on. Divided according to their functions, the purple-clay products can be classified into teapots, flowerpots, jars, etc, among which the purple-clay teapot is the most famous. 4It combines poetry, painting, carving and handicraft into one. 5Meanwhile, it is durable and not likely to crack even in high temperatures.