Long Ma Jing Shen De Zhong Yixing Teapot | Raw Gu Wu Ni Ancient Dark Clay | Handcrafted 370ml

Long Ma Jing Shen De Zhong — The Spirit of Dragon and Horse, in the Virtue Bell

One of the most stirring phrases in the Chinese language — Long Ma Jing Shen (龙马精神): the spirit of the dragon and the horse, a classical expression for vigorous vitality, indomitable energy, and the unstoppable drive of a life lived at full force. It is the spirit of the great achiever, the tireless creator, the person who meets every challenge with the combined power of the dragon's wisdom and the horse's momentum.

This spirit is given form in the De Zhong (德钟 — Virtue Bell) — one of the most revered classical silhouettes in the Yixing tradition, celebrated for its dignified, bell-like proportions and timeless elegance. Hand-formed by a master artisan in Dingshu Town, Yixing, Jiangsu, from authentic raw Gu Wu Ni (古乌泥) ancient dark ore clay, the Long Ma Jing Shen De Zhong Yixing Teapot is a vessel of rare thematic power and collector-grade craft.

Gu Wu Ni — Ancient Dark Clay, Deep as the Dragon's Wisdom

Gu Wu Ni (Ancient Dark Clay) is a Zisha ore of exceptional gravitas and mysterious depth. Its deep, settled dark tone — a rich black-brown that seems to absorb light and hold it within — gives it an ancient, primordial presence perfectly suited to a teapot of this name and spirit. This is a clay that carries the weight of centuries: unhurried, grounded, and quietly magnificent.

Like all authentic Zisha, Gu Wu Ni possesses a dual micro-pore structure of exceptional breathability and density. Brew your finest teas in this pot and experience them at their most complete: no aroma lost, no flavor diminished. Only the true, whole essence of your tea — pure, deep, and endlessly satisfying.

With devoted use, the ancient dark surface deepens further — developing a profound, settled luminosity that emerges slowly and deliberately, like the dragon itself. This is yanghu: the living art of seasoning your teapot, and with Gu Wu Ni, the transformation is one of the most quietly spectacular in the Yixing tradition.

The De Zhong Form — Virtue Bell, Dignified & Timeless

The De Zhong silhouette is among the most beloved in the Yixing canon: upright, rounded, and beautifully bell-like, with a form that rises with quiet confidence and sits with absolute authority. At 370ml, it strikes the perfect balance between generous and focused — large enough to share, refined enough for a dedicated solo session. The interior 7-hole push spout filter ensures a smooth, clean pour, while the overall structure — spout, handle, and body flowing as one — rewards both the eye and the hand with every use.

• Clay: Authentic Raw Gu Wu Ni (古乌泥) Ancient Dark Ore Clay
• Capacity: 370ml (±10ml)
• Spout Filter: Interior 7-hole push
• Total Diameter: 15.5 cm
• Total Height: 8.3 cm
• Mouth Diameter: 6.7 cm
• Teapot Weight: 343g
• Craftsmanship: Fully handmade
• Artisan: Accomplished Master Potter
• Origin: Dingshu Town, Yixing, Jiangsu, China

A Teapot for Those Who Live with Full Force

The De Zhong form and the mineral depth of Gu Wu Ni make this teapot an exceptional companion for aged Pu-erh (Shou/Ripe), aged White Tea, roasted oolongs, and full-bodied Black Tea (Hong Cha) — teas of depth, complexity, and endurance that match the spirit of the dragon and the horse. Brew with intention, pour with confidence, and let every cup carry the energy of long ma jing shen into your day.

A Complete Luxury Gift Experience

Every Long Ma Jing Shen De Zhong arrives in an exquisite brocade gift box, complete with an authenticity certificate and a decorative teapot cord — a gift of extraordinary spirit and timeless craft for the achiever, the visionary, or anyone who lives and works with the combined energy of dragon and horse.

Ancient dark clay. Dragon and horse spirit. A teapot that meets every challenge with grace.