Duo Zhi Teapot · Original Ore Di Cao Qing Clay · Fully Handmade Yixing Zisha | 300cc
The Duo Zhi (揇只) is one of the most iconic and technically demanding forms in all of Yixing Zisha craft. Its name — meaning “stacked” or “piled” — refers to its distinctive stacked-sphere silhouette: a large rounded body crowned by a smaller rounded lid, creating a form of extraordinary visual harmony and structural complexity. The Duo Zhi is considered a benchmark of a master artisan’s skill — its perfect spherical proportions demand years of practice to achieve.
This piece is crafted from original ore Di Cao Qing (底槽清) clay — widely regarded as the king of all Zisha clays — and shaped entirely by hand, embodying a tradition recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China.
Clay & Craftsmanship
Clay: Original ore Di Cao Qing (底槽清) — the most prized of all Zisha clays, with a deep purple-grey tone, exceptional density, and superior tea-enhancing properties
Technique: Fully handmade (全手工) — the stacked-sphere form demands extraordinary precision and mastery
Capacity: 300cc — generous for extended gongfu tea sessions and sharing
The Duo Zhi Form — A Master's Benchmark
The Duo Zhi silhouette is immediately commanding — its large, perfectly spherical body sits low and stable, its smaller spherical lid sitting precisely atop like a crown. The proportions must be exact: too large or too small, and the harmony is lost. It is a form that has tested and defined master artisans for centuries, and one that collectors prize as a true measure of Zisha excellence.
Di Cao Qing — The King of Zisha Clays
Di Cao Qing is sourced from the deepest, most mineral-rich layer of the Yixing mines — a clay so prized that it has been called the “king of Zisha.” Its double-porous structure breathes with your tea, amplifying depth, smoothing tannins, and developing a profound, dark luster over years of use. It is the ideal companion for aged pu-erh, high-mountain oolongs, and any tea that deserves to be experienced at its absolute finest.
A Collector's Crown Jewel
The Duo Zhi in Di Cao Qing clay is the ultimate combination of the finest material and one of the most demanding forms in Zisha craft — a teapot that belongs at the center of any serious collection and rewards a lifetime of use.
