"The fourth should be Chen Mingyuan's eggplant pot, the shape is inspired by the mature eggplant on the branches, with the eggplant stalk as the pot button, vivid and interesting, full of bearing, and the tension is handled between wanting to break but not breaking. The echo between the flow and the handle is natural and smooth, and the static movement is the same. The surface of the pot fully shows the superior attributes of purple sand, and the color is dull and simple, such as amethyst is deep, and ancient jade is warm. ”

"In order to achieve a high level of artistic expression, it is best to use a special grade purple eggplant puree! The mud contains large particles and a loose structure, and the body of the vessel is significantly formed into a double pore structure, and the air convection is smooth. After using it for a long time, it gradually shows its edge, and it has changed a lot to become the best equipment for raising pots. ”

Wen Yiming commented on the first four pots in a row, each of which was a famous boutique, nearly 10 million heavy weapons, and finally looked at the fifth, his heart was shocked, and he was surprised: "This ...... Is it a pot?"

"Shao Tycoon's pot!"

Before Yan Sihai could speak, Ling Tiancheng next to him said enviously: "It is mentioned in the "Yi X County Chronicles" that there is a pot, "a pot of gold, almost unobtainable." This pot of gold can be said to be priceless, and it can be called the king of pots!"

Wen Yiming carefully picked up the pot, the so-called 掇 is only a unique pot shape in the shape of the purple clay pot, the shape seems to be a lot of spherical and hemispherical piled together, because 掇 in Chinese has the meaning of continuous stacking.

It is the image spokesperson of the purple clay pot light vessel, the general sketch, no lettering, no painting, the whole body is shiny, round and simple, at first glance, like the tender face of a shy child.

Shao Tycoon, a generation of master craftsmen after Chen Mingyuan. The pot is good at swinging, especially in the production of concise shapes, such as balls, antique and other pots, simple and solemn, and the momentum is extraordinary.

His pot is more powerful than the ancients. Its fish into a dragon pot, telescopic and spit infusion, wonderful and natural. In the Qing Dynasty, the work has been regarded as a treasure by tea lovers and collectors, and there is a saying that "a pot of gold is almost unobtainable". It can be seen that his pot art reputation was high at that time. The existing fish dragon pot, the dragon head a bundle of bamboo pots in the Jinling Museum.

Gu Jingzhou said in "Summary of Yixing Purple Sand Pot Art": "After decades of speculation by me, Shao Daheng's various instruments can be called the culmination of sand art, brushing a generation of delicate and complex style. From the refinement of his clay selection, the mystery of aesthetics in modeling, the perfection of creative form, and the superb skills, he won the praise of the time and the high reputation, and he did not see the ancients before, and he did not see the comers after him.

"Is this the purple clay pot that the outside world claims to be over 100 million?"

Yan Sihai finally saw Wen Yiming's surprised expression, and laughed and said: "Someone once offered 100 million yuan to buy, but I ignored it! This Shao tycoon is the treasure of Sihailou, and it can't be measured by money!"

Wen Yiming put the pot on the sea of tea, gently stroked it with his hand, and felt the taste of 100 million in his hand!

Yan Sihai looked at Wen Yiming and sighed: "Xiaoyou is really a master, and he admires him very much!"

This sentence of the old man said sincerely, in just half an hour, from charcoal, water and fire, to the purple sand teapot, smell a number of treasures, at a glance, so that this tea ceremony master also admired, as a confidant!

The old man picked up the old iron kettle, opened the lid of the kettle, and poured hot water into it in turn. The fragrance of tea is instantly diffused, which is refreshing, and different tea aromas come to the face.

Ling Tiancheng sighed a little: "Today is really a blessing, I can taste the treasures that Yan Lao has treasured for many years at one time, each pot is full of spirituality, the tea mountains are deep, and the fragrance is not intoxicating, and everyone is drunk!"

He looked at the first Shih Tzu pot, the clear spring water was green, and guessed: "The first pot is the West Lake Longjing?"

Yan Lao smiled without saying a word, gently plucked the tea leaves floating from the mouth of the pot with the lid of the pot, and watched and smelled it with his eyes, waiting for his answer.

"Shifeng Longjing!"

Wen Yiming took a deep breath and said with a smile: "And it is a century-old brand of Shifeng brand, hand-fried, neat as a shuttle, the color is like brown rice, the bottom of the leaves is tender and green, evenly like a flower, the aroma is elegant and high, and the grass flavor has a burst of orchid bean fragrance, top grade!"

Yan Lao smiled slightly, nodded and said, "The four silver bottles lock Jasper Ying, and the Gu Yuqi spear is the most famous." The tender green forbearance will try the tea bowl, and the fragrance will be born to the teeth first. ”

This is the ancient King James Tribute Tea, the famous Longjing rain tea, the bud stalk grows small leaves, the shape is like a colorful flag; the tea bud is slightly longer, like a spear, so it is called "flag gun". A pound of dry tea about 30,000 or 40,000 buds, picking is not easy, roasting is also difficult, the processing technology is very particular, each pot can only fry 2 taels at a time, requiring the tea shape "straight, flat, flat, light". ”

Wen Yiming echoed: "The tea is limited to April 1, and the cold in March is still piercing. The flag gun has not been born in the snow, and the talisman has been released from the state city. ”

Yan Lao laughed, chatting with Wen Yiming is really a great joy in life, and commented: "As far as Longjing tea is concerned, the people of the Ming Dynasty think that this tea is mediocre, and Yuan Hongdao commented: Although Longjingtou tea is fragrant, it is still grassy, and the tea quality is inferior to Huizhou pineapple tea." ”

But it should also be good luck in Longjing, meet Qianlong down the Yangtze River, rest in the Hugong Temple under the Lion Peak near Longjing Village, the monk brought a bowl of Longjing tea, Qianlong was already thirsty for tea after a long journey, and the temple environment was elegant, and the drinking effect was naturally very good. ”

"Ponder carefully, the tea name Longjing, the mountain name Lion Peak, there are 18 tea trees in front of the temple, all are auspicious signs, so the dragon's heart is happy, immediately the golden mouth spits out the jade words, and the 18 tea trees in front of the temple are "imperial tea".

Wen Yiming agreed: "In ancient times, tea was like a Han Shi, and if you want to have a bright future, you have to strive to become a tribute tea, just like a Han Shi seeking fame and fame." Once favored by the emperor, he was appointed as the champion of tea. Otherwise, no matter how good the tea is, those who are ignorant will inevitably be wronged. No matter how high the knowledge of the Hanshi is, if the scientific examination is not smooth, he will not be able to enter the office, and the end will be old and dead. So, there's a way in tea!"

Yan Lao picked up the Shih Tzu pot and gently helped Wen Yiming and Ling Tiancheng to fill the tea bowl, which was as white as jade, the soup was tender and green and bright, and it was extremely elegant.

"Please!"

Wen Yiming picked up the tea, first reached the tip of his nose, took a deep breath, the fragrance was leisurely, as if he was in the grass, and the silk silk fragrance attacked, which was refreshing.

After taking a sip, I couldn't help but sigh: "Sweet and mellow!"

"Yes, it's these four words!" Yan Sihai said with a smile: "The beauty of West Lake Longjing is all in the sweet and mellow and four characters!"

He picked up the tea and said softly: "Green and tender are difficult to fill, and it is easy to be clear and late." ”

This time, before Wen Yiming could speak, Ling Tiancheng preemptively said: "Half a pot is light and green, and a few pieces of light yellow are opened!

The three of them laughed, and Yan Lao picked up the second pot, opened the lid, put in the tea leaves, and joked: "In that case, can you guess what kind of tea this pot is?"

"Hmph, underestimate people!"

Ling Tiancheng said dissatisfiedly: "Generally, tea is tasted first, and then water. There is only one kind of tea on the contrary, Dongting Biluochun, first put water, and then add tea, this is the method of casting!"

"There is progress!" Yan Lao nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, it's Biluochun, then do you say it's before the division or before the rain?"

Ling Tiancheng frowned, and suddenly had an idea: "A bud and a leaf, shaped like a bird's tongue, Bai Hao is slightly curly, the best Biluo Spring before the rain!"

"Well, it's kind of eyesight!" Yan Lao nodded, helped the two of them fill the tea, picked up the teacup, and continued to ask, "What brand?"

"This ......" Ling Tiancheng frowned, sipped his tea, shook his head and smiled bitterly: "You are really embarrassed for me!"

"Tingshan brand!" Wen Yiming said with a smile: "Biluo brand is slightly bitter, Wujun is thin and fragrant, only Tingshan is strong and fragrant, and the fruity fragrance is long." ”