When you first start using a new pot, you should decide what kind of Tea it will be used for. For example, teas that emphasize aroma or flavor. If you're particular about it, you should have a dedicated pot for each type, which also allows the new pot to be nourished. The method is to use a clean pot to boil water, submerging the Teapot and adding tea leaves to cook together in the pot. Once it boils, remove the tea leaves and wait a while before taking out the new pot. Place it in a dry area without any odor and let it air-dry naturally before use.
When you first use a new pot, you should first scald it with tea broth, which can remove the new clay smell and wash away impurities, making it ready for use.
When reusing an old pot, make sure to remove the tea residue after each use and rinse it with hot water to keep it clean and hygienic.
Pay attention to the “Tea Mountain” inside the pot. Some people leave the tea broth in the pot to dry along with the pot after removing the tea leaves, which over time accumulates into a “Tea Mountain.” However, if not properly maintained, the pot can develop an unpleasant odor. Therefore, before reuse, rinse the pot with boiling water.
Leaving tea residue in the pot to “nourish” it is not recommended. On one hand, the tea residue can ferment and produce an unpleasant smell, which is harmful to the pot. On the other hand, purple clay pots absorb the aroma of hot tea, so residual tea flavors are not beneficial to the pot.
When using the pot, regularly wipe it down and frequently stroke it with your hands. Over time, not only will it feel comfortable to the touch, but it will also emit the natural luster of the purple clay, becoming elegant and pleasing to the eye, making it more intriguing.
When cleaning the surface of the pot, you can wipe it by hand. After washing, you can further polish it with clean fine cotton cloth or other soft cloth, then place it in a dry, well-ventilated area without any odors to air-dry. Over time, you will naturally develop a deep affection for this teapot.