Crafted from ancient "Wuni" clay sourced from Yixing's Huanglong Mountain, this 180ml teapot is entirely handmade. Dimensions: 7.8cm body width (10.7cm including spout/handle), height 8.6cm.
Mengchen teapots are named after Hui Mengchen, a master potter of the Qing Dynasty. In Yixing pottery circles, a saying goes:"First: Unmarked masterpieces; Second: Siting; Third: Mengchen; Fourth: Yigong."
These refer to the "Big Three" Qing-era artisans—Lu Siting, Hui Mengchen, and Hui Yigong—making Mengchen teapots an essential for tea connoisseurs.
Clay Characteristics:
Ancient Wuni clay: Mined from deep Huanglong Mountain veins.
Firing effect: Chestnut-black hue with subtle granular texture.
Aged clay: Dense structure, develops a lustrous patina with use.
