While it's great to Brew Tea with a purple clay Teapot, it can accumulate tea stains over time. During the process of nurturing the pot, frequent brewing inevitably leaves tea stains inside the pot.
Many enthusiasts believe that tea stains are the essence accumulated over time, and with this layer of tea stains, even if you pour boiled water into the purple clay teapot, the water will still carry a faint aroma of tea when poured out.
However, not washing the tea stains makes it easy for bacteria to grow, which is unhealthy. So, how do you clean the pot without removing the patina?
Small Methods for Cleaning the Pot
Many enthusiasts are reluctant to thoroughly clean their pots due to the developed patina, fearing it might be washed away. Below, we'll teach you how to clean the tea stains inside a purple clay teapot without damaging the patina.
Step 1
Take one spoonful of edible baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and put it into the pot, then pour in boiling water (100°C) (remember to warm the pot first), fill the pot completely and cover it with the lid.
Step 2
Wait for about two or three minutes, then gently scrub the inside of the pot with a pot-nurturing cloth or a soft bristle brush. You'll see the tea stains turn into yellow water flowing out, leaving the cleaned pot bright and like new.
If you feel it hasn't been thoroughly cleaned after the first attempt, you can repeat the process. However, make sure to choose a soft brush or a pot-nurturing cloth to avoid damaging the pot.
Note: To avoid damaging the patina, when soaking the pot in water, only fill the pot with alkaline water as if you were brewing tea. Do not soak the entire pot in a large container filled with alkaline water, as this could affect the patina on the exterior of the pot.
Precautions
After each use, always remember to wipe the outer surface of the purple clay teapot clean; otherwise, uneven colors may develop.
Some people do wipe the pot after each use but don't do so promptly, and by the time they get around to caring for the purple clay teapot, it may be too late.
In fact, purple clay Teapots also need rest. Continuous and uninterrupted brewing keeps the purple clay in a damp state, preventing it from thoroughly drying out, which can lead to bacterial growth. Generally, after using the teapot for a few days, it should be allowed to rest for two or three days before use.
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