{"product_id":"handcrafted-chinese-jingdezhen-soda-fired-white-clay-teapot-original-design-tea-maker-pottery-pot-140ml","title":"Handcrafted Chinese Jingdezhen Soda-Fired White Clay Teapot Original Design Tea Maker Pottery Pot 140ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Soda-Fired White Clay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoda firing is a ceramic firing technique that emerged in the 1970s as a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional salt firing. It is named after the use of soda, which forms a natural glaze on the ceramic surface during firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection uses a \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epre-applied soda glaze technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. A specially formulated soda glaze is evenly applied to the clay body before firing. When the kiln reaches its peak temperature of approximately 1,310°C, the glaze melts at high temperatures, forming a glass-like surface with rich, organic textures. The glaze and clay body blend seamlessly, creating a naturally integrated finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/7569\/0778\/files\/20261114223952_2591_5_11e7e155-99cf-4ce6-8bf9-8d80dde2a720.jpg?v=1794668768\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Clay: Jingdezhen White Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Jingdezhen white clay, this ceramic body is naturally rich in silica and low in iron, giving it a clean, warm ivory-white appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen soda-fired, the white clay develops an elegant beige tone with a distinctive orange-peel texture. With continued use and tea seasoning, delicate golden crackle patterns gradually emerge, adding depth and character to each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece develops its own subtle variations, making it a unique expression of traditional ceramic craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE ART OF CRAZING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere Nature Meets Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrazing originates from the difference in thermal expansion coefficients between the clay body and the glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soda glaze, formed through high-temperature melting, is rich in sodium and has a higher expansion coefficient than the Jingdezhen white clay body. As the ceramic cools below approximately 200°C, tensile stress develops within the glaze, causing fine cracks to form naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/7569\/0778\/files\/20261114223922_2579_5_dda90403-5816-465a-af89-82696bef076f.jpg?v=1794667948\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce considered a firing defect, crazing was gradually transformed by generations of ceramic artisans into an admired aesthetic, famously celebrated as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Threads and Iron Lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (金丝铁线).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/7569\/0778\/files\/20261114223924_2580_5_2abc1fa6-69f9-4970-99b4-6b127a83200b.jpg?v=1794667948\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this collection, crazing is a natural decorative feature created by the interaction between the soda glaze and white clay body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen new, the fine crackle patterns are subtle and barely visible. With continued tea brewing, tea liquor gradually penetrates the delicate cracks and develops its color through oxidation, revealing beautiful golden, thread-like patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe density, direction, and character of these patterns evolve naturally with use and vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, your teapot develops a pattern that belongs uniquely to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note on Use \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that after brewing tea, the teapot will gradually develop a natural crackle pattern (known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ecrazing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) across its surface. As tea liquor seeps into these fine cracks, delicate golden thread-like patterns will gradually appear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a normal characteristic of soda-fired glaze and one of the distinctive features of this ceramic technique. These naturally evolving patterns are part of the teapot's unique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you prefer a perfectly smooth, unchanged surface, please consider this before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/7569\/0778\/files\/20261114223943_2585_5_a9ebdaef-3efd-4767-b64f-52778efd2440.jpg?v=1794668533\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Simply rinse the teapot after each use and allow it to air-dry thoroughly. No special maintenance is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jiangnan Art Tea","offers":[{"title":"teapot 140ml","offer_id":53487308964122,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"one teacup 40ml","offer_id":53487308996890,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"tea tray 17cm","offer_id":53487309029658,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"a set: one pot+ three teacups+ one tray","offer_id":53487309062426,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/7569\/0778\/files\/20261114223917_2574_5_47461f88-0032-477a-b154-014ababce0ed.jpg?v=1794667948","url":"https:\/\/jiangnanart.shop\/pt\/products\/handcrafted-chinese-jingdezhen-soda-fired-white-clay-teapot-original-design-tea-maker-pottery-pot-140ml","provider":"Jiangnan Art Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}