Material：

Tai‑Xi Mine Zini (Huanglong Mountain, Yixing)

This authentic purple clay originates from the Tai‑Xi open‑pit mine of Huanglong Mountain, the legendary core deposit of Yixing Zisha clay. Huanglong Mountain has been officially closed for mining for decades; this ore is pre‑mined vintage raw material, zero chemical additives, no acid‑washing, natural weathering and long‑term aging before refining.

The raw ore appears as dense dark purple‑brown blocks, dotted with white mica flakes and subtle greenish spots. After firing at 1170‑1200℃, it presents a warm purple‑brown tone with fine pear‑skin texture. The clay body is compact yet breathable, featuring the unique dual‑pore structure of Yixing Zisha.

It delivers stable performance: moderate water absorption, good heat retention, and outstanding patina‑forming capability. With regular use, the pot develops a rich, lustrous natural patina (Baojiang) over time.
Ideal for brewing Pu’er, dark oolong, black tea and aged teas. It balances tea aroma, softens harsh notes and brings out the deep, layered flavour of tea leaves.

Best for: Sheng/shu Pu'er, aged white tea, Hong Cha, Liu Bao, Oolong.

Capacity：

Approximately ~155ml 

Craftsmanship | Handmade with the help of the mold

This teapot adopts top-tier semi-handmade craftsmanship. A simple mould is only used to speed up the preliminary shaping of the pot body and ensure uniform, consistent aesthetics across every finished piece. The overwhelming majority of the production work is still completed meticulously by hand, retaining the texture and soul of pure handmade artistry.

Semi-handmade ≠ cheap craft. Value, beauty and tea experience are everything. A teapot’s true value depends on clay grade and craftsmanship, not labels.

Genuine semi-handmade Zisha is a traditional auxiliary craft, not industrial mass production.

Seal: Di Hu Cheng Xin 涤壶澄心

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 Every Zisha teapot from Dihu Chengxin undergoes repeated trials under the technical supervision of 范志浩 Fan Zhihao. Each piece is meticulously carved to faithfully recreate the classic shapes of ancient teapots with consummate craftsmanship.

Born in 1994, Fan Zhihao has devoted himself to teapot making since 2012. He studied under the renowned Zisha masters 华建 Hua Jian (Master of Arts and Crafts) and 吴齐敏 Wu Qimin (Jiangsu Provincial Master of Traditional Craft Skills). Specializing in traditional round and square wares, he now leads the R&D and quality control for all products of Dihu Chengxin.