Why do you like playing with pots? Is it because the Tea tastes better, following trends, wanting what others have, cultivating one's character, the patina of the object… A purple clay pot is an object that serves tea, its main function being to Brew tea.

The reason why tea brewed in a purple clay pot tastes good can be attributed to two main points: its unique dual-pore structure, where the breathability of the sand material lies between porcelain and ordinary clay, allowing the tea leaves to “breathe” inside the pot. Additionally, the pot has a good heat retention property, which helps the tea “steep its fragrance.” Unless there is a need for “color observation” or “aroma presentation,” I would recommend using a purple clay pot to brew your tea.

Liking the purple clay pot marks the beginning of cultivating one's character

A Cup of tea, regardless of high or low social status, whether you are a famous person of power, a villager, or a commoner, everyone can hold a cup of fragrant tea in their leisure time, watch the flowers bloom and fall in the courtyard, admire the clouds rolling and spreading in the sky, chat about daily life, and discuss ancient and modern topics. Whether it is the delicate and slow Gongfu tea, or the roughly and heartily drunk large-bowl tea, they all imbue the simple days with a faint fragrance.

Modern life is fast-paced; let the body move slowly while the soul catches up. No matter how busy the days are, one can still taste the tranquility in a cup of tea. No matter how difficult the times are, one can still taste joy from the tea. A fragrant cup of tea is a fortunate thing in life.

Liking the purple clay pot, for the patina of the object

The patina is formed through the oxidation over long years, the smoothness from handling, and even the penetration of radiation from the air. Layers of sedimentation gradually form the outer skin of the object. It feels smooth and pleasant, with a subdued luster, marking the passage of time and revealing a warm old-world charm. This contrasts perfectly with the glaring “thief light” of freshly made goods, their restless colors, and dry textures.

A purple clay pot is imbued with spirit; during the process of “nourishing the pot,” the pot absorbs the owner's emotions and spirit, even characteristics such as wisdom, magnanimity, decisiveness, and solitude. This is why pots nurtured by different people turn out differently. Besides the different methods used, the emotions projected onto the pot are unique.

The patina of a purple clay pot incorporates the polishing of time and the feelings of its handler. That's why every pot develops a unique flavor and why each person's pot turns out differently. Only those who have experienced it personally know the true taste.

Liking the purple clay pot, for its grandeur, it can serve as a decorative item

Those who buy pots generally have a dedicated calligraphy corner or a living room with a strong cultural atmosphere. After work, they enjoy viewing and playing with small antiques and artworks as a way to relax and entertain themselves. Among these small antiques and artworks are a few or several dozen purple clay pots.

These purple clay pots may be placed on desks or displayed on antique shelves, some even tucked into empty spaces in bookshelves.

In a study, the number of pots doesn't matter as much as their quality, not their price but their interest. In a home environment, they stand out from ordinary decorative items without being overly ostentatious, creating a warm and beautiful cultural atmosphere and reflecting the master's elegant disposition.

Source: Purple Clay Pot Encyclopedia, Author: Teacher Chen