Why Are Authentic Siyutao Teapots So Expensive?
Firstly, authentic Yixing teapots are only handmade—machine-made and slip-cast teapots are not officially recognized as genuine Yixing teapots. Siyutao exclusively produces handcrafted teapots.
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Craftsmanship Cost: The teapots boast exceptional craftsmanship, high artistic value, and superb skill.
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Production Method & Limited Output: The handmade process and low production volume inherently result in a higher base value. They are indeed more expensive than crude, mass-produced industrial items.
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Strict Quality Control: Siyutao maintains extremely high standards for artistic beauty and quality, leading to higher costs.
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Industry Reality of Yixing Teapots:
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Training an apprentice to make fully handmade teapots takes at least three years.
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In today’s society, fewer young people are willing to commit to traditional craftsmanship.
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Even the simplest handmade teapot requires at least 15 days from shaping to kiln firing.
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Production is highly sensitive to temperature and humidity. In extreme summer heat or winter cold, output decreases further, and the process takes even longer—artisans cannot use air conditioning or heating due to strict environmental requirements.
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An apprentice who has mastered basic teapot-making needs at least 12 more years to become a true artist.
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Because of these factors—the intricate craftsmanship, high aesthetic demands, and labor-intensive process—authentic, high-quality Yixing teapots command such premium prices
