Five Things To Do After Buying A Purple Clay Teapot
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When you excitedly bring a rare and outstanding purple clay teapot back to your home, you must be anxious to try your favorite tea in it. But wait a minute, you'd better know something about how to prepare it for the first brew, and how to take good care of it. Otherwise, it may not exert its full potential. So hold your horses and read this article, then you will be qualified to become the master of your purple clay teapot.
To prepare a new pot
So put a small handful of tea (about 1/6 of the teapot capacity) into the new pot, fill the pot up with cold water, and put the lid on top. Put the teapot into a large kitchen pot, and fill the kitchen pot with cold water too. The water level should completely submerge the teapot.
Now place the whole arrangement, with the purple clay pot inside your own larger pot, on a stove and bring the water to a boil. Let it lightly simmer to a soft boil for about a half hour, then turn off the stove. When it's safe to touch, remove the pot and take out the tea leaves. Rinse it under running water, then let it sit out to dry. Now you can use it!
Simple steps for daily care
2. When you're finished using a purple clay teapot, empty it out and air dry it every time. Take out all of the tea leaves and pour out all of the water so mold or unusual smells don't develop in your pot. It's also best to leave the lid halfway open so that moisture can escape. And you'd better prepare a piece of cotton gauze. At the end of your tea time, suck dry the outer surface of your teapot with this gauze.
3. Because there will be moisture stored in the walls of your pot, always store it in a cool, well-ventilated area. This keeps your pot 'breathing' and it won't become stale. Besides, your friends and guests will want to see the unique design, so there's no reason to hide it away in a dark cabinet!
Now you know some things about caring for purple clay, but there are two more ideas I have that will save you heartache. To learn the last two things every owner should know, go to my website below:
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