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Zisha also known as purple clay, has been the best material used in China to brew tea dating back to the 15th century. Most of the chinese tea pets are handmade from Zisha. This is because after prolong use, Zisha will absorb the tea, and its surface will become smoother and glossier along with the aroma of the tea.

As the glossiness increases through prolonged period of nourishment, its appearance changes and become even more attractive. The shine and smooth surface that results after prolonged use make most tea lovers yearn to keep a tea pet for their collection alongside their gongfu tea set.

According to the Ming dynasty author Zhou Gaoqi, Zisha tea wares first became popular with the scholarly class, and the fame of Zisha teapots began to spread throughout China till today.