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There are some things about taking care of purple clay teapots that every owner should know, otherwise you may not get the best benefits out of your pot or you could compromise the intrinsic qualities that make purple clay so special. Just a quick read through this article will tell you all the steps you need to take to avoid mistakes and losing a great piece of teaware.

Before you brew: Stop and prepare your pot

Before using a purple clay teapot for the first time, it may smell strange or there could be sandy particles inside. This is natural and a result of the complicated firing process. But the pot needs to be cleaned before the first use to ensure a safe and pleasurable experience.

It’s easy enough to do: put a bit of tea inside the pot and fill it with cool water. Unlike preparing tea, the water shouldn’t be boiling, about room temperature is fine. Then place the pot into a cooking container of your own that is also filled with water. The purple clay teapot should be completely underwater.

Heat the caldron on the stove for about half an hour. When the water starts boiling, shut off the stove. Wait until the water is cool enough to touch again, and bring the teapot out of the caldron. Get rid of the soaked tea leaves from the teapot, and wash it with clean water. After that, let the pot sit and dry. Once the pot is totally dry, you have paved the way for its first use.

Take care of it everyday

1. Since purple clay takes in some of the best qualities of your tea, don’t wash it using harmful soap or other chemicals. Doing this cleans away any special qualities that have built up inside your pot. Instead, just rinse it off with water after each use.

2. When you’re finished using a purple clay teapot, empty it out and air dry it every time. Take out all of the tea leaves and pour out all of the water so mold or unusual smells don’t develop in your pot. It’s also best to leave the lid halfway open so that moisture can escape. And you’d better prepare a piece of cotton gauze. At the end of your tea time, suck dry the outer surface of your teapot with this gauze.

3. Store your purple clay teapot in well-ventilated areas. You know, a material with so many tiny pores calls for fresh air as we do. And wouldn’t you like to show off the uncommon, exquisite pot to your friends? Therefore, don’t smother the pot, and in return it will serve you better.

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