{"product_id":"僧帽","title":"僧帽 Monk’s Hat | Di Cao Qing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial：\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePing Tai Mine Di Cao Qing \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDi Cao Qing — Premium Yixing Zisha Clay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDi Cao Qing is the top-tier Zini from the deepest vein of Huanglong Mountain, Yixing.\u003cbr\u003eIdentifiable by natural “chicken-eye” mineral flecks in raw ore, it fires into elegant purplish-brown with subtle sparkling sand grains.\u003cbr\u003eIts superior double-pore structure balances heat retention and air circulation, harmonizing the flavour of nearly all tea varieties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince major historic mines are permanently closed, authentic pure Di Cao Qing has become rare and highly collectible among tea and Zisha enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for: Shu Pu'er, aged white tea, Hong Cha, Liu Bao, Dark oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Detailed Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monk’s Hat pot (Seng Mao Hu) draws inspiration from ancient monk cassock headwear, a classical shape steeped in oriental Zen aesthetics. This version adopts a six-sided hexagonal structure, pushing the complexity of form-making to another level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany misunderstand semi-handmade as machine-made. We would like to clarify: semi-handmade Zisha teapots remain handcrafted works. Only the base mould assists shaping; all trimming, sculpting, fitting of spout, handle, lid and rim are finished entirely by hand. The craftsman still spends immense time refining every detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraft Difficulty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six-sided monk hat design brings tremendous challenges:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The undulating, wavy crown rim must maintain uniform radian on all six facets. Uneven curves will ruin the symmetrical aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Hexagonal bodies demand precise angle control. Slight distortion during drying and firing easily causes warping or lid misalignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The lid is multi-layered hexagonal nested construction. Every layer needs perfect concentricity to achieve a tight, seamless fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Spout and handle have to match each panel’s contour, balancing visual weight across all six sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dignified shape merging Zen charm and rigorous craftsmanship, ideal for collectors who appreciate traditional Chinese teaware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity：\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately ~110ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship | Handmade with the help of the mold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot adopts \u003cstrong\u003etop-tier semi-handmade craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-handmade ≠ cheap craft. Value, beauty and tea experience are everything. \u003c\/strong\u003eA teapot’s true value depends on clay grade and craftsmanship, not labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine semi-handmade Zisha is a traditional auxiliary craft, not industrial mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Di Hu Cheng Xin 涤壶澄心\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"About Di Hu Cheng Xin\" href=\"https:\/\/onespace-ykj.com\/pages\/about-di-hu-cheng-xin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about DHCX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn 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\u0026amp;D and quality control for all products of Dihu Chengxin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Di Hu Cheng Xin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57052378464582,"sku":null,"price":2875.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0322\/3414\/3877\/files\/658C12DC-62D5-4A89-8F06-2951BAC96421.jpg?v=1785652475","url":"https:\/\/onespace-ykj.com\/products\/%e5%83%a7%e5%b8%bd","provider":"One Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}