Chen Zhongmei

Chen Zhongmei was one of the shining stars of Yixing's golden age, crafting teapots during the Wanli period when Ming Dynasty tea culture was at its most refined and celebrated. Working alongside legendary peers, he helped transform the humble purple clay of Yixing into something the whole world would eventually treasure. His hands were part of the foundational story of Zisha pottery — a tradition that continues to captivate collectors and tea lovers centuries later.