{"product_id":"chaozhou-red-clay-cups-for-gong-fu-cha-40ml","title":"Chaozhou Red Clay Cups for Gong Fu Cha * 40ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are hand-made chaozhou red clay cups.  Perfect cups to accompany your Chaozhou teapot.  Clay might be a little rough, but with use the color will deepen and the flavors will sweeten!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaozhou Hong Ni (red clay) has more than 6000 years of history.  It became more popular in the Tang and Song dynasties as a clay of choice for cookware and kettles for boiling water.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeng Xi area near Chaozhou (in Guangdong) is where the clay is mined.  It's a mountainous area and the clay mined there is very fine and is easy to work when it's mixed with water. Typically the clay is worked on a wheel. Chaozhou Hong Ni after firing takes on a deep red-orange color and a natural sheen.  The finer the clay used the more sheen the pot has.  The clay has a very high level of iron oxide, it's very pliable and after firing contracts about 15%.  Firing temperatures used in the local kilns are close to 1000 celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clay has a metallic sound when tapped together.  The clay is highly porous but without allowing water to escape or soak in deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaozhou Hong Ni is excellent for all teas, but a perfect choice for Dan Cong Oolongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCup Volume: 40ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yunnan Sourcing Tea Shop","offers":[{"title":"2 Cups (2个)","offer_id":54176982303013,"sku":"vyv1792667712930","price":5.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/2361\/5269\/files\/chaozhou-red-clay-cups-for-gong-fu-cha-40ml_1.jpg?v=1792667728","url":"https:\/\/rhythmcutf.shop\/products\/chaozhou-red-clay-cups-for-gong-fu-cha-40ml","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}