Technical Specifications

• Style: Yin Piao (The "Hidden Piao"—a low-profile, streamlined variation of the classic Shipiao characterized by its wide base and exceptionally low center of gravity).

• Material: Yuan Kuang Hong Jiang Po Ni (Original Ore Red Jiangpo Clay) from Bao Shan.

• Dimensions: 11.0 cm (L) × 8.9 cm (W) × 4.0 cm (H).

• Capacity: 77 ml (Optimized for concentrated 1–2 person sessions).

• Provenance: Includes an artist-issued certificate of authenticity.

Description

The Yin Piao is a geometric exercise in stability, featuring a significantly compressed vertical axis (4.0 cm) and a broad footprint. This low-profile architecture increases the surface area of the tea liquor relative to the air inside the vessel, facilitating specific thermal dissipation patterns. The Hong Jiang Po Ni from the Bao Shan region is a naturally occurring "blended" ore, which typically results in a variegated "pear skin" texture and excellent porosity. Technically, this clay's mineral composition—a mix of purple, red, and yellow clay components—provides a balanced environment for tea extraction, effectively softening the astringency of young puerh or intensifying the sweetness of medium-roasted oolongs. The 77ml capacity is calibrated for high-precision, small-batch brewing where controlled water-to-leaf ratios are paramount.