The best container for brewing Tea is undoubtedly a purple clay Teapot.

A high-quality purple clay teapot truly embodies the principle of “neither overpowering the aroma nor producing a cooked taste.”

This means that using a purple clay teapot to Brew tea prevents it from changing flavor, and the tea will not sour even if left overnight during summer.

Everyone understands the theory, but there are few who truly understand purple clay Teapots. Even many so-called seasoned players of purple clay teapots use them incorrectly and spread erroneous knowledge about them.

Below, we will clarify some common misconceptions among tea enthusiasts when selecting and using purple clay teapots:

Using the Teapot

Three Misconceptions

How should you clean the teapot? Do you need to season the pot?

Misconception One: A new purple clay teapot must be seasoned before use.

Correct Viewpoint: Unlike in the past when coal or wood was used as fuel, requiring seasoning to remove the earthy smell and kiln odor from the teapot, most modern teapots are fired in electric kilns in a clean environment. Therefore, as long as the teapot is genuine purple clay, simply rinse out any impurities and scald it with boiling water before using it.

Misconception Two: Drink directly from the spout of the purple clay teapot.

Correct Viewpoint: You should not drink directly from the spout of a purple clay teapot. Drinking very hot tea directly can burn your tongue and it's unhygienic as food particles and saliva may enter the teapot. Furthermore, drinking directly from the spout ruins the aesthetics of the teapot and over time, the spout may discolor due to the salt content in saliva.

Misconception Three: There's no need to clean the tea scale inside the purple clay teapot.

Correct Viewpoint: Accumulated tea scale within a purple clay teapot can produce harmful substances over time, which are detrimental to health. It is best to clean it thoroughly and promptly.

Nurturing the Teapot

Four Misconceptions

Should you soak the teapot in tea leaves? Can patina form quickly?

Misconception One: Used purple clay teapots should be stored in airtight boxes long-term.

Correct Viewpoint: Used purple clay teapots should not be stored long-term in airtight boxes; instead, they should be kept in a well-ventilated area to prevent mold growth from any residual tea scale that wasn't cleaned properly.

Misconception Two: Leaving tea leaves and tea water in the purple clay teapot overnight is beneficial for nurturing the pot.

Correct Viewpoint: While leaving tea leaves and tea water in the teapot overnight is generally fine, doing so regularly can lead to the formation of harmful substances (tea sludge) inside the teapot. It is best to clean the teapot promptly after use.

Misconception Three: To quickly develop a patina on the purple clay teapot, allow tea scale to accumulate on its surface without cleaning.

Correct Viewpoint: If tea scale accumulates on the exterior of the teapot for an extended period, it may appear shiny when wiped, but this shine is not a true patina—it is known as “fake luster.” Fake luster can be removed with specialized wiping cloths, while true patina becomes shinier with more polishing.

Misconception Four: You must use high-grade tea to brew and nurture a purple clay teapot to achieve good results and a beautiful appearance.

Correct Viewpoint: The quality and appearance of a nurtured purple clay teapot do not depend on the grade of tea used to brew in it. Instead, these factors are directly related to the grade of the clay material and the length and frequency of use.

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