Understanding the Meaning Of a Yixing Teapot’s Color

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Understanding the Meaning
Of a Yixing Teapots Color
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Does a Yixing Teapots color matter?
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A Yixing teapots qualities are sought after
because of the chemical composition and
attributes of Zisha clay. 
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Zisha came from the word Zi meaning purple and
Sha meaning sand. However, Zisha clay is not
ordinary sandy clay and is not actually purple in
color.
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Zisha clay, also called 5-color clay, is a unique
mixture of clay, quartz and mica with a high iron
content.
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It has an absorption rate of 4, making it porous
and permeable and ideal for making Yixing
teapot. 
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This is a guide for different Yixing teapot
colors but actual colors may vary slightly from
this example.
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Zisha clay is previously  called five color mud
in China.  The number 5 is figurative as there
are many other colors of Yixing clay.
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Even experienced and skilled teapot artisans
devote much skill and care when working with the
right clay as it involves a meticulous process.
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