One Space · Tall Lantern Zini Teapot | Authentic Purple Eggplant Clay · Fully Handcrafted Reproduction of Royal Elegance

I. Core Highlights

(1) Inheritance and Innovation in Craftsmanship

Inspired by a Qing Dynasty royal court teapot design, this piece has been reimagined through "One Space’s" creative reinterpretation. While the original featured intricate relief carvings, the current version adopts a plain, unadorned style—simplifying by removing excess to highlight the authentic essence of purple clay. It retains the classic framework of the High Palace Lantern form, with an optimized three-curve spout. The elongated, elegant lines ensure smooth water flow and a clean cutoff, balancing practicality with aesthetic appeal.

(2) Artisan and Clay Assurance

• Design: Crafted under the guidance of our lead artist Ma Pinyi, who excels in blending the essence of traditional forms with modern aesthetics, infusing the teapot with a unique Oriental charm.
• Craftsmanship: Meticulously handcrafted by Master Craftsman Fan Yuexiang 范跃翔, from slab throwing and shaping to detailed polishing—every step adheres to traditional techniques, embodying the warmth of purple clay craftsmanship.
• Clay: Made with natural purple eggplant clay, prized for its warm, jade-like luster, excellent breathability. After seasoning, it develops a smooth, radiant patina, exuding a sense of time-honored character.

II. Basic Specifications

• Capacity: ~210ml (suitable for 1-3 people to enjoy tea; ideal for solo daily tea drinking or gatherings with friends).
• Craftsmanship: Fully Handmade (utilizing traditional processes )
• Form: High Lantern (features elegant, straight lines; a small, delicate lid knob; harmonious body proportions—embodying a paragon of Chinese aesthetic design).

III. Usage and Care

(1) Advantages for Brewing Tea

Purple eggplant clay’s breathability makes it suitable for pu’er, oolong, black tea, and more. It softens the taste of tea, absorbs unwanted odors, and the three-curve spout allows precise water pouring. Paired with its 210ml capacity, it achieves optimal tea extraction rhythm, easily yielding rich and mellow brews.

(2) Tips for Seasoning the Teapot

• Before first use, rinse with warm water and soak with boiling water to awaken the clay’s vitality.
• After each use, promptly clean out tea residues and air-dry to prevent tea scale buildup.
• With long-term use, the tea liquor naturally nourishes the clay, gradually developing a patina. The teapot will grow increasingly warm and antique, bearing a unique "mark of time."

IV. Cultural and Collectible Value

• Cultural Significance: Replicating a royal court teapot style, it blends traditional purple clay techniques with modern design—a microcosm of Chinese tea culture and royal aesthetics. Displaying it in a tea room exudes refined taste.
• Collectible Value: Endorsed by two master craftsmen (Ma Pinyi’s design and Fan Yuexiang’s handcrafting), combined with the rarity of natural purple eggplant clay and innovative classic form, it balances practicality and collectibility. An excellent choice for personal use, family inheritance, or gifting.

A single teapot, embodying the lingering charm of the royal court and the warmth of the craftsman. Brewing tea with it, one savors not just the fragrance of tea, but an immersive experience of Eastern aesthetics.