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Where Lies the Secret to Achieving an Effect Worth Hundreds of Thousands from a Teapot Bought for Just a Few Hundred Yuan?

Tea News · May 06, 2025

“Purple Jade Gold Sand” places purple clay on par with beautiful jade, indicating that purple clay possesses a unique texture, as warm and smooth as jade. Nourishing a Teapot is an elegant act during Tea rituals, and although the purpose is the teapot, the true protagonist remains the person.

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Nourishing a teapot is akin to cultivating one's temperament. Although a teapot has no emotions or feelings,

it is through the process of steeping and handling that

a teapot rewards its owner with its increasingly warm and lustrous surface,

as if it were returning the favor bestowed upon it by its owner.

This can also be seen as an emotional interaction between human and object.

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A newly purchased teapot

many enthusiasts are eager to use for tea brewing,

or they might keep it untouched without water.

These are two extremes.

If one does not master the correct method of nourishing a teapot,

buying an expensive teapot would be in vain.

1. Original Pot vs. After Steeping and Nourishing

Where Lies the Secret to Achieving an Effect Worth Hundreds of Thousands from a Teapot Bought for Just a Few Hundred Yuan?-3

Where Lies the Secret to Achieving an Effect Worth Hundreds of Thousands from a Teapot Bought for Just a Few Hundred Yuan?-4

Nourishing Duration: Around 2 Months [Red Clay]

Like a delicate flower, it is clean, unsoiled, and otherworldly. It is a holy item among Teapots, purple but not dull, splendid yet solid. With repeated handling, it becomes crystal clear and as warm and smooth as jade.

2. Original Pot vs. After Steeping and Nourishing

Where Lies the Secret to Achieving an Effect Worth Hundreds of Thousands from a Teapot Bought for Just a Few Hundred Yuan?-5

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Nourishing Duration: 2 Months [Bottom Trough Qing]

After nourishment, it exudes a more classical and rich aesthetic appeal, like silk or skin, bright and smooth. The pot's aura becomes even fuller and warmer, showcasing its nobility.

3. Original Pot vs. After Steeping and Nourishing

Where Lies the Secret to Achieving an Effect Worth Hundreds of Thousands from a Teapot Bought for Just a Few Hundred Yuan?-7

Bottom Trough Qing (Before Nourishing)

Where Lies the Secret to Achieving an Effect Worth Hundreds of Thousands from a Teapot Bought for Just a Few Hundred Yuan?-8

Where Lies the Secret to Achieving an Effect Worth Hundreds of Thousands from a Teapot Bought for Just a Few Hundred Yuan?-9

Nourishing Duration: 1 Month [Bottom Trough Qing Ashed]

The above are recent feedback from teapot enthusiasts and the results of our own practice of steeping and nourishing. Such astonishing changes can occur in just a few months, which is of course closely related to daily careful care (the quality of the clay is also crucial).

01. After using a purple clay teapot, it must be kept dry inside, avoiding any dampness. Place it in a well-ventilated area, not in a stuffy place, and do not treat it as precious by wrapping or sealing it after use.

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02. Do not place it near oily or dusty areas. After use, it is best to place the lid slightly to the side, rather than always keeping the lid tightly sealed. Do not leave water in the pot for long periods of time; only add water when you are about to Brew tea. It is best to have several good purple clay teapots and use a specific one for a particular type of tea; do not use the same pot for all types of tea, as this can lead to confusion.

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Note: Do not use dishwashing detergent or any chemical agents to soak your purple clay teapot, as this will wash away the tea flavor and cause the exterior to lose its luster.

So, some enthusiasts ask, what is the secret to achieving such a beautiful teapot?

We have shot a 3-minute video tutorial on how to nourish a teapot → Teach You a Secret Technique for Nourishing Your Teapot

When using a new teapot, the first step is to decide what kind of tea you will use it for. First, pay attention to the method of opening the teapot. For detailed instructions on opening a teapot, we have also shot a short video → Video | Learn the Correct Method of Opening a Purple Clay Teapot in 1 Minute!

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When using the teapot, ensure frequent wiping. Over time, it will not only feel comfortable to the touch but also radiate the natural luster of purple clay, becoming rich, elegant, and endlessly fascinating.

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After washing, dry it with clean, fine cotton cloth or another soft material, then let it air-dry in a dry, ventilated, and odorless place. Over time, you will naturally develop a deep affection for this purple clay teapot.

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Treasure every teapot, strive to bring out its maximum charm, and only then will you not betray the beauty of this purple clay.

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