How to Make a New Teapot Release the Aroma of Tea in a Short Time
Yixing clay teapots, known for their porous double-vent structure, improve with use as their texture softens and pores open, enhancing tea flavor absorption. A new teapot, however, has a denser, harder body with unopened pores, which can mute the tea's aroma. To accelerate the conditioning process,...
Tea News · Jan 05, 2026
Pairing Yixing Teapots with Tea
Yixing teapots, renowned in Chinese tea culture, enhance tea brewing through their unique clay properties and designs. Different teas—green, black, oolong, dark, yellow, and white—require specific teapot characteristics (clay type, shape, capacity to optimize flavor. For example, green tea suits la...
Tea News · Nov 24, 2025
Tips for Cleaning Yixing Teapots
Yixing teapots require special care to maintain their quality and appearance. For daily cleaning, simply rinse with water after each use. For stubborn stains, apply toothpaste or use heated rice vinegar/baking soda solutions. Avoid abrasive tools that may damage the teapot's surface. Different mater...
Tea News · Sep 10, 2025
How to Remove Tea Stains from the Inner Wall of a Yixing Teapot?
Yixing teapots, renowned as the best vessels for brewing tea, require proper maintenance to preserve their elegance. While some believe tea stains enhance the teapot's flavor, modern research shows that accumulated stains can harbor harmful substances and reduce the teapot's breathability. Regular c...
Tea News · Jun 02, 2025
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