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Bok I do believe that it's just a semantic difference in regards to the word oily. I used it because that's the word they used to describe it, but it was probably done so using a translator. Its not actually oily, it's just the word used to describe the aesthetic difference between Zhuni mined rece...

Chadrinkincat They have I believe 5 grades of clay which range from 40-60 years old and some of the higher grades are rare clays as well as aged. As unlikely as it sounds, I assure you that they are not falsehoods. As I said, CFJ and the owner of her studio are connected to Yinchen Teapot and have ...

@Mark-S I have never had a custom pot done; I have discussed it with them a bit, but yes it is my understanding that you can tell them the shape you want it in and the size. If you inquire on his Instagram, I'm sure he'll give you the details.

I was asking earlier this week about 90s F1 Zini, and I ended up buying a 90s F1 Zini pot from Emmett. I fell in love with the dome lid, and after a little hesitation I pulled the trigger. I'm glad I did. I was lucky enough to get an F1 pot that doesn't drip from the lid. I know that doesn't matter ...

It’s very common for ZhuNi of any era to appear glossy after cleaning and a light buff. Zhuni shines more than the other clays? I did not know that. Thanks for the explanation. :) If anybody here has bought a shiny teapot from Yinchen: Could you please tell me how realistic/natural their pictures o...

Hello everyone. How long have you been drinking tea? I've been drinking tea since I was a child (mid-20s), but I didn't start drinking Eastern Tea until about 5 years ago. I developed a Yixing zisha addiction a couple of months ago, and I have been really into modern teapots. I'm just now getting in...

Would a 90s F1 Zini be a no go as far as additives go?

karma This pot is probably a a good choice for aged puerh. Clay looks decent and the price seems fair. You can also PM him about any of the other designs from IG. https://www.yinchenteapot.com/productdetials_2670669.html Also this might be a good choice for very clean good quality aged sheng. Likel...

Hey there. First time post. I recently bought an 80mL zhuni teapot, and it drips a tad from the lid. Does this make it a bad teapot? Would you consider a teapot that drips, even if it's just a bit, a bad teapot?