Factory-Era Yixing Teapot #23 Late 80's Hong Ni 100ml Events 1 workshop in the early

1 workshop in the early 1990s—identified by its “inner purple

This teapot appears to originate from a non‑Factory No

Our Alishan Oolong Tea (2024 Prize Winner) directly came out of the Meishan Farmer's Association after the spring tea competition

While teapots from this era may not meet today’s precision standards—such as the relatively looser lid fit due to higher production throughput—they often make up for it with their clay quality

Compared to the standard Xi Shi shape

Factory-Era Yixing Teapot #23 Late 80's Hong Ni 100ml Events 1 workshop in the earlyDuring the 1980s and 1990s, the growing demand for Yixing teapots across regions like Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Japan led to the rise of many small workshops outside of the state run Factory One. While these non factory teapots were not made under the official Yixing Zisha Craft Factory, many still used high quality, locally sourced clay, and were crafted with solid skills and traditional sensibilities. This teapot is one such piece. It was likely