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Now, that's a whole different story. She's well known in the west thanks to EoT and GTH (btw. there is an article about Mr. Zhou somewhere in their magazine), and it is a reputable studio. I've never heard any complaints about their pots. Price was substantially more than EoT prices. I was offered ...

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Sat Mar 07, 2020 1:51 pm

Are you buying directly from the studio, or through someone?

Through someone I know—not directly from the studio.

It's possible, but it's hard to say from a picture (it would be hard even in person to verify it). It looks decent. It doesn't look extraordinary. As a price reference, you can compare it with the "custom order" pots that Essence of Tea sells/sold, or with the pots that Global Tea Hut offers. Hones...

Clay looks nice. How's the sound? How high pitch is it? I am attempting to buy directly from China, so can’t see/feel the teapot in person. I did ask to handpick for best clay quality, finish, fit, etc. Supposedly the clay is 20+ year old Huang Long Shan zi ni. I am paying a hefty premium for this ...

Help assessing quality of the clay and workmanship? Thanks!!!

.... I am looking for a high-quality, modern, fully handmade Yixing teapot.... I would advise you to wait a long time before purchasing. I won't list reasons that I'm sure others could easily also offer you. I do say: If there are a few teas that you drink regularly, those teas should be prepared b...

Hi forum! New here. Thank you in advance for the welcome. I am looking for a high-quality, modern, fully handmade Yixing teapot. From what I’ve read, at least from a Western perspective, Wuxing Shan Fang Studio is reasonably reputable. My understanding is that Master Zhou charges ~$3,000+ USD per te...