1, Yixing, Jiangsu
Yixing, Jiangsu is the most authentic teapot, and Yixing, Jiangsu is famous for its rich teapot. At the same time, among the local teapot products, the teapot with double pore structure is the most common, with warm and delicate texture, unique feel and grainy surface, which is slightly different from the traditional teapot in appearance and belongs to a special teapot product combining practicality and artistry.
2. Jianshui in Yunnan
Yunnan Jianshui's teapot is also the best, but the teapot here is named after red and purple, which originated in the Qing Dynasty and developed on the basis of coarse pottery in the Ming Dynasty. Known as "coarse pottery in the Ming Dynasty and purple pottery in the Qing Dynasty", it can be seen that the local manufacturing technology is extremely profound and dexterous.
3. Qinzhou, Guangxi
The teapot produced in Qinzhou, Guangxi is called Guitao, Ni Xing. This teapot is made of purple mud unique to both sides of the Qin River, combined with special techniques such as sunshine, rain and broken soil. Moreover, this teapot has a unique national charm and is the most famous local specialty treasure.
4. Chongqing Rongchang
Chongqing Rongchang is also one of the most authentic and best producing areas of teapot. However, the teapot in this area is called Anfu Tao, and its shapes are more diverse than those in the above three places. However, due to the extremely special manufacturing method, the color of the finished teapot is very natural and refreshing, and the overall appearance is simple and elegant.
Matters needing attention in purchasing teapot:
A real teapot made of purple clay is just like red bean paste. No matter how fine the purple sand is, it still looks semi-suspended, and it won't be too smooth to touch, but it won't hurt your hands. Clay such as purple sand feels astringent, while clay mixed with chemical raw materials is too smooth. The distribution of sand particles in unadjusted mud is uneven and relatively natural and harmonious; Sand mixed with sand mud "floats" rigidly on the surface of the pot, evenly distributed and artificially manipulated.
Unlike porcelain, purple sand does not need special glazing. After sintering, a layer of adhesive "clay gate" slurry skin will naturally form on the surface, which is impermeable to water but breathable. The sound is not as crisp as porcelain, but it is not boring, and the sound of purple clay is boring.
After listening to the water absorption of the pot, quickly pour out the boiling water and smell whether there is a pungent smell in the pot. If yes, it may be that the materials used are not good and there is a problem. The reasons for this situation are generally as follows: (1) the materials used are not good; With chemical additives; Fire in the kiln is not well understood. It is normal for a real teapot to have no peculiar smell or kiln fire smell or only earthy smell.