Those who love drinking Tea are also fond of their tea utensils, as playing with the tea ware and brewing and Drinking Tea is both pleasing to the eye and nourishing to the mind. When water is poured into a Teapot and the tea leaves sink and float until the broth becomes clear, it resembles a person's temperament, which after being tested by boiling water, becomes calm and serene. Nourishing a teapot is not about the pot itself, but rather about the heart. As the saying goes, “It takes three years for a person to nurture a pot, but a lifetime for the pot to nurture the person.”

It takes three years for a person to nurture a pot, but a lifetime for the pot to nurture the person.

1. Specialized pots for specific teas, one pot for one type of tea.

Due to the unique double-pore structure of purple clay pots, they are good at absorbing tea broth during the brewing process. Therefore, a well-used purple clay pot can produce a faint tea broth even without adding tea leaves, using just boiling water. Hence, a pot that brews only one type of tea can preserve the original freshness and purity of the tea broth. If your financial situation allows, it is recommended to use one pot for one type of tea. This way, each pot will develop its own unique flavor, eventually becoming your preferred treasure.

2. Regular maintenance and frequent wiping.

A teapot that has been brewed in for a long time will have a certain luster because a natural patina has formed inside and outside the pot. After drinking tea, always pour out any remaining tea broth and leaves, rinse the inside and outside of the pot with hot water, then drain the water, separate the lid from the body, and place it in a ventilated and dry area to keep the interior dry. The surface of the pot should be wiped clean with a clean cotton cloth, and you must never use cleaning agents or similar products.

3. Allow the pot to rest.

After regular use, the teapot needs a break so that the clay can naturally and thoroughly dry out. When used again, it can absorb more tea juice, making the surface of the pot more lustrous. During long-term use, it is important to allow the pot to dry and rest every few days. This provides the pot with conditions for changes in the absorption of tea juice, which helps improve the clay structure. Some pots become better over time through use, making the clay more suitable for enhancing the flavor of the tea.

Nourishing a teapot is a gradual process that requires patience. Rushing it will result in counterproductive effects. Every detail in the process of “nourishing a pot” should be handled with care, and each step can become an enjoyable experience. Only when you feel this way do you truly understand the meaning of nurturing a teapot.