A new teapot begins its journey with you from the moment it steeps its first pot of Tea. Questions about how to buy, use, and care for a teapot are common, so here's a simple summary of 24 tips on these topics:

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If you're not collecting for investment purposes but simply want a practical teapot for Drinking Tea, there is little difference between fully handmade and semi-handmade Teapots. Semi-handmade teapots often offer better value for money.

Semi-handmade after seasoning

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A teapot is for drinking tea; it serves the tea. Choose a teapot based on the type of tea you drink, as a teapot that enhances the flavor of the tea is a good one.

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The shape of the teapot can also affect the brewing of tea. Try using a Huxuan (flat) teapot for Tieguanyin…

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Drinking tea and nurturing your teapot are both elegant ways to cultivate your mind and spirit. It's best to approach them with a peaceful mindset. Don't obsess over constantly wiping or scrubbing your teapot with a small brush while pouring tea leaves and water over it, all the while repeating: “A diligent person has an active teapot.”

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When preparing your teapot for use, be thorough in cleaning it to remove any small sand particles, impurities, and dust inside and out.

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A teapot made from poor clay does not necessarily mean it contains chemicals. Some may be made from non-local clay.

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Drink the tea, then thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the teapot once you're done. Avoid leaving tea residue behind. Wipe away any moisture, leave the lid open, and let the teapot dry upside down in a cool place.

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Don't drink tea solely for the purpose of nurturing your teapot. It's not worth risking your health. Take it slow and let nature take its course. Good clay naturally develops a patina over time.

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Nurturing your teapot internally is the right way, but it's a slow process. Impatient individuals might want to look elsewhere.

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Nurturing your teapot externally will make it very shiny and attractive, but the luster achieved quickly is often superficial and can wash off easily. External nurturing can also reduce the double-porosity of a purple clay teapot, making it less suitable for tea and more prone to uneven patination. Some clays are not suitable for external nurturing.

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A combination of internal and external nurturing is a good compromise and is commonly used.

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Pu'er tea can make your teapot quite oily, and aged Pu'er can do this relatively quickly.

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Tieguanyin can make your teapot very shiny, and it does so quickly.

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

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Using a single teapot for one type of tea makes sense because it prevents flavors from mixing.

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Teapots made from high-quality clay show results faster when nurtured, while those made from lower quality clay take longer. Choosing a teapot made from good clay can yield better results with less effort.

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After each use, avoid leaving tea in the teapot. Clean it with hot water, just like you would wash dishes after a meal.

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Teapots that lack good finishing touches in the needle polishing process (a step in their production) are difficult to nurture properly.

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Having a small brush handy is necessary when nurturing a decorated teapot.

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It's useful to have two towels for nurturing your teapot: one damp for cleaning and one dry for drying. Opt for towels with finer textures, softer materials, and good absorbency that dry quickly, as they aren't meant to be used like sandpaper.

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The size of your teapot should match your usage scenario.

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Keep your teapot away from children whenever possible.

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The quality of the water can affect how well your teapot is nurtured. If possible, use mineral water to brew tea.

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Avoid handling your teapot with oily hands, and don't store it in places with grease. When not in use, keep it in a dry area.

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