Firstly, using a purple clay teapot to brew tea fully brings out its color, sound, aroma, and flavor, with no stewed taste. In summer, the tea does not spoil easily, and the liquor remains clear and mellow.
Secondly, if tea brewed in the pot is left for several days, it may develop off-flavors. Simply remove the tea leaves, fill the pot with boiling water, swirl it around, and pour it out. Repeat this once or several times until no tea residue remains. Then, immerse the hot pot in cold water and quickly pour the cold water out to restore its vitality.
Thirdly, as the purple clay teapot is made of sandy clay, it conducts heat slowly after brewing, providing good heat retention. Thus, when lifting, holding, or touching it, one does not feel scalded. In winter, holding the pot with both hands not only provides warmth but also offers a massaging and health-benefiting effect.
Fourthly, the walls of the purple clay teapot contain a certain porosity and a double-wall pore structure, enabling the pot to withstand sudden temperature changes. Pouring boiling water into it on cold days will not cause it to crack, and there is no need to worry about breakage when simmering, stewing, or steaming with warm water.
Fifthly, due to the porosity of the pot walls, the pot easily absorbs tea essence. There is no need to scrub the inner wall, and it remains free of odd odors. With prolonged use, tea sediment accumulates. Even when empty, pouring boiling water into the pot releases a tea fragrance. Biochemical tests show that tea sediment contains griseofulvin, which has anti-inflammatory and disinfecting properties.
Sixthly, purple clay teapots come in a wide variety of forms, generally divided into tall and short (flat) types. Tall pots are suitable for brewing black tea. Black tea is fermented during processing and thus benefits from steeping deeply, which enhances its rich aroma in a tall pot. Short (flat) pots are ideal for brewing green tea. Green tea is unfermented and should not be steeped too deeply. Therefore, brewing green tea in a short (flat) pot helps maintain its clear, vibrant color, aroma, and taste.
Seventhly, with prolonged use and daily care, the purple clay teapot naturally develops a subtle sheen, becoming smooth and lustrous to the touch. Through brewing tea and maintaining the pot, the beautiful texture of the purple clay itself is revealed, making it worthy of display in elegant settings and cherished by enthusiasts.