Purple Clay Trivia: Where Do the Unusual Smells in Purple Clay Teapots Come From?
Purple Clay Trivia: Where Do the Unusual Smells in Purple Clay Teapots Come From? A genuine Purple Clay Teapot should have no unusual smell when you purchase it. If there is any smell, it would typically be the scent from firing in the kiln, a smoky odor, or an earthy smell from th...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Why is it Difficult to Implement Tea Seedling Subsidies? Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs: Integrating Various Policy Elements to Promote High-Quality Development of the Tea Industry
Why is it Difficult to Implement Tea Seedling Subsidies? Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs: Integrating Various Policy Elements to Promote High-Quality Development of the Tea Industry At 7 PM on August 8th, episode 175 of the “Questioning Governance in Shandong” program was live-streamed. This episode focused on “Creating New Advantages in Promoting Rural Revitalization.”Rizhao gre...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Who are the Six Gentlemen of Tea?
Who are the Six Gentlemen of Tea? As the saying goes, “If a job is worth doing, it's worth doing well.”At the Tea table, having a few handy tools will naturally make brewing tea more skillful and effortless. The “Six Gentlemen of Tea”...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Shoe Firing, Half Craftsmanship, Half Nature’s Work
Shoe Firing, Half Craftsmanship, Half Nature’s Work When creating a beautiful piece, the more variables involved, the weaker the human control becomes. However, luck always stands by every craftsman who truly invests their life and wisdom in it. As lon...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Purple Clay Trivia: Qing Shui Ni (Clear Water Clay) – You May Not Fully Understand This Type of Clay Yet
Purple Clay Trivia: Qing Shui Ni (Clear Water Clay) – You May Not Fully Understand This Type of Clay Yet Qing Shui Ni, as is commonly known, is a type of purple clay ore, with a reddish hue that can easily be confused with red clay. Many only know it as the material used for flower pots in the past, and...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Is a Lighter Purple Clay Teapot Better Than a Heavier One?
Is a Lighter Purple Clay Teapot Better Than a Heavier One? The weight of a purple clay Teapot is generally related to the pot-making technique. Firstly, enthusiasts should understand that a Purple Clay Teapot is formed by shaping clay slabs. Thus, its weight...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

How to Clean and Remove Tea Stains from a Purple Clay Teapot?
How to Clean and Remove Tea Stains from a Purple Clay Teapot? A Purple Clay Teapot is a durable Tea utensil that can be used indefinitely as long as it isn't chipped or damaged. However, if not used carefully, various issues can arise, such as odors and tea stai...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Gaiwan, What Size Should You Use?
Gaiwan, What Size Should You Use? Using a Gaiwan differs between men and women. How to Brew a good cup of Tea with a gaiwan depends on individual circumstances.The normal capacity of a gaiwan typically ranges from 100ml to 300ml. Diff...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Does an Inverted Purple Clay Teapot with a Non-Dropping Lid Indicate Good Quality?
Does an Inverted Purple Clay Teapot with a Non-Dropping Lid Indicate Good Quality? One of the criteria for judging a Purple Clay Teapot is its airtightness. Traditionally, people believe that if you fill the Teapot with water and press the air hole on the lid, no water will come out...

Tea News · May 07, 2025

Wild Tea Enters the World! Tongqu Town Chains Up a New Path for Green Prosperity and Dual Wins
Wild Tea Enters the World! Tongqu Town Chains Up a New Path for Green Prosperity and Dual Wins In the deep implementation of the “Hundreds, Thousands, and Myriads Project,” Tongqu Town in Longchuan County leverages its unique natural environment and abundant wild Tea resources. By guiding farme...

Tea News · May 07, 2025