1. Do not drink Tea solely for the purpose of nurturing your teapot; it's not worth getting a stomach ailment. Take things as they come, and take your time; there's no rush.

2. A teapot is for drinking tea, so the pot should serve the tea. Choose a teapot based on the tea you'll be brewing; a teapot that enhances the tea is a good one. In practical terms, an old, well-nurtured semi-handmade teapot can be better for brewing tea than a brand new one costing ten thousand yuan.

3. The shape of the teapot also affects the brewing of tea.

4. Drinking tea and nurturing a teapot are both elegant ways to cultivate oneself. Maintain a peaceful mindset. Don't obsessively wipe or scrub the teapot with a small brush while drinking tea, pouring tea water over it, and muttering to yourself: “Diligence prevents laziness in the teapot; ten thousand years are too long, seize the day.” Such behavior is rather unrefined.

5. When breaking in a new teapot, do so carefully. Try to remove any small particles, impurities, or dust inside and out. By the time you've nurtured the teapot to a certain degree, it will be too late to address these issues.

6. A teapot made from poor clay doesn't necessarily mean it contains chemicals. Some Teapots may have impure sand in the clay, containing iron, calcium carbonate, or too much clay mixture, or may not have been aged long enough or fired at a high enough temperature. During the initial conditioning process, repeatedly boil and steep the teapot, allowing the heat expansion and contraction to expel impurities and clay.

7. Drink all the tea, then thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the teapot after each use. Wipe away any moisture, leave the lid open, and let it air dry upside down. It should take more than 48 hours to completely dry.

8. If you're using the teapot primarily for drinking tea rather than collecting, there's little difference between fully handmade and semi-handmade pots. Semi-handmade teapots offer better value for money. A master making a fully handmade teapot generally strikes the clay only about ten times, which results in a pot with excellent dual porosity. A semi-handmade teapot, formed by a mold, might be slightly tighter, theoretically reducing its breathability. However, I haven't noticed this difference myself.

9. Internal nurturing is the right approach, but it takes a long time. Impatient people might want to look elsewhere.

10. External nurturing will make the teapot shine brightly, and it looks beautiful when done right, but the luster can be superficial and easily removed. Additionally, external nurturing can reduce the double porosity of a purple clay teapot, making it less suitable for tea and more prone to uneven coloration. Some clays aren't suited for external nurturing.

11. Combining internal and external nurturing is a good compromise, and most people use this method.

12. Brewing various teas in the same teapot (mixed brewing) is actually a good way to nurture it, similar to how someone who doesn't pick and choose their food tends to stay healthy.

13. Pu'er tea makes a teapot oily and nurtures it quickly.

14. Tie Guan Yin tea makes the teapot shine and nurtures it quickly.

15. Green tea is great for nurturing a teapot, although it takes longer.

16. Use a towel instead of a teapot coaster.

17. There's a reason why you should only brew one type of tea in a single teapot: it won't change the flavor.

18. Regular tea drinkers should have several teapots in rotation, so the teapots can dry out completely. Generally, a teapot should be used for three days and then rested for three days. This ensures the teapot remains receptive to tea.

19. Pouring tea over the teapot has its benefits; it can prevent color differences between the lid and body, and cover up minor flaws like skipped particles and poorly executed needle smoothing.

20. Teapots made from high-quality clay show the effects of nurturing faster. Those made from lower quality clay take longer. Choosing a teapot made from good clay will yield better results with less effort.

21. After each use, don't leave tea in the teapot. Clean it with hot water, just as you would wash a dish after eating.

22. Teapots with poor needle smoothing are difficult to nurture properly.

23. If you plan on nurturing a decorative teapot, having a small brush is necessary. If you're nurturing externally, use hot water instead of tea.

24. Having two towels is essential for nurturing a teapot: a wet one for cleaning and a dry one for polishing. Use softer, finer-textured towels that absorb water well and dry quickly. They aren't being used like sandpaper. A specialized towel designed for women's makeup works well, though it can be a bit expensive.

25. Smaller teapots are better for drinking tea. After all, we drink tea not just to quench thirst. Larger teapots result in cold tea, which can harm your stomach. They're also more cumbersome to nurture.

26. Coarse-grained teapots shouldn't be nurtured externally, as they are prone to uneven coloration.

27. Don't have more than twenty teapots in your possession. Managing them is very tiring.

28. Different water qualities affect teapot nurturing. Bottled or jug water often contains many minerals. If using such water to brew tea, clean the surface of the teapot regularly to avoid leaving water marks that can become difficult to remove over time.

29. Avoid touching your teapot with oily hands or placing it in areas with oil fumes. Store it in a dry, dust-free location when not in use.

30. Finally, keep your teapot as far away from your wife