It is often said that nurturing a purple clay Teapot requires dedication. But how should one be dedicated? And where does one start? We have summarized seven aspects for you, commonly known as the “Seven Hearts of Nurturing a Teapot.”
Happy Heart:
Treat it as an interest in life. It can enrich your leisure time and help you learn more about traditional Chinese culture. Approach the art of purple clay with a positive attitude, leading a simple yet fulfilling life.
Careful Heart:
Prevent knocks and bumps. Purple clay Teapots are valuable, and any damage significantly reduces their worth. Besides the financial loss, it's also distressing to see a damaged teapot, even after repair.
Calm Heart:
Avoid being hasty or impatient. One day external care, the next day internal care, today Oolong Tea, tomorrow black Tea; such inconsistency won't yield good results. Personally, I believe that nurturing a teapot is a process, primarily about enjoying the insights gained and the sense of achievement from the changes in the teapot.
Ordinary Heart:
No matter the value of the teapot, it has practical use. Don't neglect a less expensive teapot; treat it carelessly. Purple clay, even though abundant, is a non-renewable resource. By keeping a teapot, you're leaving wealth for future generations.
Sincere Heart:
Nurturing a teapot requires consistency. Using it for three days and then setting it aside for six months will not produce good results. My conclusion is that a teapot responds according to how you treat it.
Diligent Heart:
Pay attention to the details. Clean stains in crevices and hard-to-reach areas carefully; if neglected, they become difficult to remove. Keeping the teapot clean is beneficial for health, pleasing to the senses, and uplifting.
Patient Heart:
Be persistent. The best results come from long-term use and care. Being overly eager for quick results is unproductive; boiling the teapot or applying oil produces unnatural effects without the sense of achievement. Nurturing a teapot is purely a form of self-indulgence.
Nurturing a teapot is like cultivating a sapling. Rushing the process can result in unnatural outcomes. Therefore, there's no need to rush; consistent use and proper maintenance will naturally produce a fine teapot in your hands.
It is often said that nurturing a Purple Clay Teapot requires dedication. But how should one be dedicated? And where does one start? We have summarized seven aspects for you, commonly known as the “Seven Hearts of Nurturing a Teapot.”