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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.

To prepare a new 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.

Simmer the large pot, with the teapot inside, on a stove for 30 minutes or so and bring the water to a light boil. Now turn off the stove. When the water cools off, take out the teapot. Remove the tea leaves, rinse the pot, and leave it to air dry. After it’s dry, the new pot is ready for its first brew.

Daily maintenance

1. Bear in mind: Never clean your purple clay teapot with any soap or chemicals. Pure hot water is all you need. The porous purple clay soaks in the taste and scent of your tea, which accumulates over time. If you wash it with soap, the accumulated tastes and scents inside will be spoiled, and the natural, appealing gloss on the outside will never be the same.

2. Be sure to empty your purple clay teapot at the end of your tea time, so tea stains, strange smells, and mildew will have no chance to form. It is advisable that you only partially close the lid when you’re finished. This way the pot will be totally dry in just a short time. Another good idea is that you wipe it dry with a piece of soft cloth after each use.

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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