The Purple Clay Teapot is made from clay derived from minerals. In theory, it can be used indefinitely as long as it doesn't break. However, in reality, this isn't always the case.
If a Teapot is well maintained, it will remain fresh over time. But if during use, its inherent nature as a purple clay teapot is lost, even if the body of the pot remains intact, it loses its significance as a purple clay teapot. To ensure longevity for your purple clay teapot, the key lies in doing these things correctly.
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Initiating the Teapot
Use the right method to initiate the teapot and preserve the sandy properties of the purple clay. Popular online methods such as the “apple initiation method” or the “sugarcane initiation method” can have the opposite effect and damage the teapot's breathability.
2
Knocking and Bumping
When using a purple clay teapot, handle it gently. Sometimes, a slight knock may not be immediately visible but could cause cracks during later use.
Since purple clay teapots are fragile, if you have children or pets at home, make sure they are out of reach.
3
Adsorption
Purple clay teapots enhance the aroma of tea due to their porous structure. This porosity also makes them prone to absorbing odors and oil stains. Therefore, it's essential to keep purple clay teapots away from cooking fumes.
In winter, we often use hand creams. It's important to wait until the cream is fully absorbed into the skin before handling the teapot, otherwise, the scent and some ingredients from the cream might stick to the teapot.
4
Cracking
In winter, remember to warm up the purple clay teapot first. In regions without central heating, indoor temperatures can still be quite cold, and Pouring boiling Water into the teapot could cause it to crack.
5
Cleaning
A purple clay teapot only needs to be rinsed with boiling water after use and then dried naturally.
Do not use detergents. Chemical cleaners not only introduce unwanted odors that affect the taste of tea brewed in the teapot but also damage the patina film on the surface of the teapot, wasting the effort put into maintaining it.
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Storage
If a teapot is not going to be used for an extended period, to avoid picking up other odors, store it in a ventilated area, away from dampness and direct sunlight, which can affect the teapot's scent and luster.
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