{"product_id":"yixing-zisha-cha-hai-fairness-pitcher","title":"Yixing Zisha Cha Hai (Fairness Pitcher) – Handmade Purple Clay","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYixing Zisha Cha Hai – Fairness Pitcher (Gong Dao Bei)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003echa hai\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called a \u003cstrong\u003efairness pitcher\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003egong dao bei\u003c\/strong\u003e) is where you pour your brew before serving, so every cup gets the same strength and the leaves stop steeping. This one is thrown by hand from \u003cstrong\u003eunglazed Yixing purple clay (zisha)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a warm dark-brown body flecked with the coarser sandy grain the clay is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClay \u0026amp; finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnglazed Yixing zisha with a soft matte surface and the open, breathable texture the material is known for. The base is impressed with the Cha Zhi Ji brand seal. Because it is handmade, small variations in colour, shape and weight are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gently rounded spout still releases a clean stream and breaks off without dribbling down the side. The open mouth and low centre of gravity make it easy to judge the tea's colour and empty the pitcher completely, and the ring handle stays cool enough to hold through a full \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news-blog\/gongfu-tea-brewing-guide\"\u003egongfu tea session\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHolds about 221 ml filled — a good match for a 100–150 ml gongfu teapot or gaiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse with hot water when you switch teas, and from time to time give it a proper wash with hot water (no soap) the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news-blog\/how-to-clean-yixing-teapot-daily\"\u003esame way you clean a Yixing teapot\u003c\/a\u003e used across different teas. There is no need to keep it for one type of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade unglazed Yixing zisha (purple clay)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently rounded spout for a clean, drip-free pour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable ring handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase impressed with the Cha Zhi Ji brand seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds about 221 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe quiet workhorse of the gongfu tea table.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cha Zhi Ji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56209236689188,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/5681\/1556\/files\/yixing-zisha-cha-hai-fairness-pitcher-spout.webp?v=1788672585","url":"https:\/\/chazhijitea.com\/products\/yixing-zisha-cha-hai-fairness-pitcher","provider":"Cha Zhi Ji","version":"1.0","type":"link"}