I’m absolutely thrilled with my new Ming Lu teapot, crafted by the talented Chen Gui Zhi. The pot is made from rare Hong Jiangponi clay, this teapot is both stunning and incredibly functional. The craftsmanship is beautifully balanced, with a perfect lid fit and elegant form.
What truly sets it apart for me is how it enhances the flavor of the tea. The clay brings out rich, smooth, and nuanced notes I hadn’t tasted before. Every cup feels like a new experience. This pot is a work of art—both to look at and to brew with. Highly recommended!
i received the pot yesterday. wauw what great craftmanship. the pot is elegant en very thin walled. I already knew the clay, because i won a smaller pot as well. I just waned a bit more volume. It does not dissappoint. it doenst mute the fresh flavours, whilst muting a little astringincy. i tried it with prganic black tea. Earl grey to be specific. It also tastes amazing with dan cong and black tea with osmanthus flowers.
This is my very first fully handmade teapot, crafted by Senior Craftsman Chen Yue Fei (陈跃飞), and I couldn’t be happier with it.
First impressions: The packaging was outstanding—10/10. From the moment I opened the box, I could tell everything was packed with great care. It arrived safe and sound, and I had no concerns at all about damage during transit.
When I took the teapot out, it looked so clean and precise that it almost seemed machine-made at first glance. But on closer inspection, I could clearly see the subtle details and perfect imperfections that make it truly handmade. It has a beautiful character and presence—10/10.
I brewed an aged white tea that I know very well and have tested in many different teapots and gaiwans. This teapot performed exactly as I hoped—it delivered excellent taste and mouthfeel. Another 10/10.
I also tested the pour, both with just water and with tea. The flow was smooth and controlled every time. Covering the air hole immediately stopped the pour with barely any dribble—again, 10/10.
Overall: I’m incredibly satisfied. As my first fully handmade teapot, this piece exceeded all my expectations. I truly appreciate the craftsmanship of Chen Yue Fei and the care taken in shipping. It’s a functional work of art, and I’m proud to own it.
Thank you to the artisan and the Real Zisha team for making this possible.
Amazing piece of art.
Beautiful pot. As expected. realzisha is a pleasure to deal with.
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I absolutely love this teapot. The attentional to detail is amazing and it really adds to the tea drinking experience. I am happy with Real Zisha, their products, and their service. Thank you!
What an incredible piece of art! The lid-pot interface is the tighest I have ever seen, and holding, admiring, and using this teapot has been the utmost joy. Photos also don’t do this teapot justice!
First time purchasing a bigger teapot. This one is for my daily morning brew of tea. Very thick and robust. The lid also stays in place when pouring making it easy to use without thinking it might fall and break.
I’m becoming pleasantly acquainted with my new fang gu pot. It is a nice handmade pot and I’m looking forward to adding another to my collection in the near future.
I am delighted by this adorable pot. Communication with Ian has been excellent, shipping was fast and efficient.
At first, I was afraid of the 200 ml volume would make the piece too large or impractical to use other than as a mere statement piece, but the craftsmanship is so refined and well thought that I hardly notice the size anymore. It is very easy to use, and I now find the pot most adorable and not in the least intimidating.
Clay is superb, with a deep presence and a tactile feel but the precise design and high firing almost give the impression of holding a piece made of metal, both light and dense.
The clay carving is mesmerizing and I never get tired to gaze at it with all its minute details and subtle colours.
The brews I get are rich and thick ; the pot works very well with all kinds of tea, but even more convincingly with young sheng pu'erh.
Congratulation to master Li for her magnificent work and many thanks for providing us with the privilege of using such a great pot !
This Teapot is absolutely stunning and exactly what I was looking for in everyday! Thank You so much for sourcing this artwork. Will be a lifelong piece for tea for years to come!
This is my first time investing in a pot like this and I couldn’t be happier! As a practitioner of Kung Fu, the time spent crafting my pot was certainly recognized and appreciated. Tea time has quickly become a luxury.
I ordered the purple clay pot from realzisha, and I'm happy to see that even in Kentucky I can get a genuine piece. A foreigner like me is surprised at how small it is, but I appreciate the rough and smooth texture and am currently drinking my favorite tea from Yunnan out of this lovely tea pot.
Two perfect cups!
I own 5 pots now by realzisha. I can only attest to their honesty, clays en craftsmanship. This is no exception. The pot is very, very well balanced when pouring tea. The lid doesn’t leak and fits perfectly. It’s an artpiece on its own. I tried it with snow mountain oolong and it tastes great. It will definitely not be my last pot I purchase from them. I recommend this artist and realzisha whole heartedly! It came beautiful wrapped to the Netherlands!
The clay is gorgeous, this is my first Zhuni. It's so smooth! I use it exclusively for roasted oolong and I love it. The teapot is a beautiful presence on the table, it's wonderful to hold and pour. The lid is perfect fit, a testament to the skill and care in making this pot. My deepest gratitude to Senior Craftsman Shi Yun and everyone at RealZisha. Thank you for being.
This teapot is a joy to behold. I waited to write this review because I wanted to let it get fully seasoned and it did not disappoint. This teapot feels great in the hand: the handle is great to hold and perfectly positioned to brace the lid as you pour the last few drops of tea. And the lid is a perfect fit! Absolutely no movement at all. The pot is well-balanced and fun to pour: the spout is pointed up and at an angle so the tea makes a beautiful arc as it flows out. The form is beautiful and makes for an elegant presence on the tea table. This is my first experience of huang jiang po ni clay and I wondered if it would mute the flavor more than I wanted it to. I had no reason to fear, I use this pot exclusively for young sheng pu-erh and it comes out full-flavored, not too sharp or bitter. Thank you Chen Hua Jun and everyone at RealZisha for making this possible. It brings me joy every day.
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An incredible pot, beautiful to look at and a joy to use. I feel so lucky to have found this wonderful business. I’ve already bought two pots and will buy more in the years to come!
An incredible pot, beautiful to look at and a joy to use. I feel so lucky to have found this wonderful business. I’ve already bought two pots and will buy more in the years to come!
An incredible pot, beautiful to look at and a joy to use. I feel so lucky to have found this wonderful business. I’ve already bought two pots and will buy more in the years to come!
An incredible pot, beautiful to look at and a joy to use. I feel so lucky to have found this wonderful business. I’ve already bought two pots and will buy more in the years to come!
An incredible pot, beautiful to look at and a joy to use. I feel so lucky to have found this wonderful business. I’ve already bought two pots and will buy more in the years to come!
An incredible pot, beautiful to look at and a joy to use. I feel so lucky to have found this wonderful business. I’ve already bought two pots and will buy more in the years to come!
I love my new teapot! The craftsmanship is amazing—I’m very impressed with the quality. I’ll definitely be back for more.
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