Material：

Mingyuan Zini | Top-tier materials of Dihu Chengxin series

Crafted from 50-mesh hand-processed Mingyuan Zini, the spout features upright, sleek lines softened by a subtle gentle bulge. Though made using semi-handmade techniques, it embodies the aesthetic charm of a fully handmade teapot.

Mingyuan Zini is custom blended by Dihu Cheng Xin using high quality Ben Shan ores, formulated to replicate the clay texture seen in Chen Mingyuan’s antique works. Boasting an austere, ancient hue steeped in timeless charm, it instantly evokes a sense of weathered history. This clay ranks among the top-tier materials of Dihu Chengxin series.

Against the prevailing commercial trend that prioritizes single-origin clay, it is vital to justify the value of blended clay mixes. Such blending practices were prevalent in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and remain equally relevant today.

Hand-processed clay features a relaxed arrangement of mineral particles, whereas vacuum-treated clay compresses particles tightly, resulting in more uneven bumps and indentations on the surface.

It requires comprehensive expertise in ancient teapot archives, lifelong hands-on clay preparation experience, and unparalleled skill in analyzing classic Yixing teapot relics.

Capacity：

Approximately ~150ml 

Single hole with a metal filter (Fast and smooth pour)

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.