FAQ
Why does a purple clay teapot have a fishy smell?
This is related to the firing process of the purple clay teapot. In order to preserve the air permeability of the purple clay, only the surface is sintered during the firing process, which will leave a residual earthy smell. Therefore, the new teapot you just bought needs to be opened.
How many professional titles are there for making purple clay teapots?
The professional titles of purple clay artists are generally divided into arts and crafts artist, assistant arts and crafts artist, arts and crafts artist, senior arts and crafts artist, and researcher-level senior arts and crafts artist.
How to remove tea stains from a purple clay teapot?
Take a spoonful of edible soda ash (baking soda) and put it in the pot, then pour in 100-degree boiling water, fill it up, and then cover the pot. Wait for about ten minutes, and then use a soft brush to gently brush the inside of the pot to remove it.
How to maintain a purple clay teapot the fastest?
During the use of purple clay teapots, they must be given time to dry and rest so that the pot body has the conditions to absorb tea juice, which helps to improve the clay structure of the pot body. This is also a way to maintain the patina of the pot.
What should I do if the purple clay teapot is greasy?
If the purple clay teapot is stained with oil, you don’t need to use any cleaning products. Rinse it repeatedly with boiling water, then put it in a pot, add tea leaves, boil it, change the water and boil it again until there is no oil in the water of the pot.
How long does it usually take to maintain a purple clay teapot?
Generally, a purple clay teapot is soaked every day, and there will be slight changes on the surface of the teapot in about a month. After a year, the luster of the teapot will become darker and more spiritual. Once the color is very good,
Why does the purple clay teapot have patina?
The substances contained in the tea soup adhere to the surface of the pot during the tea brewing process, and they continue to adhere over time, thus forming a patina. Cleaning and wiping after each tea brewing will allow you to discover the warmth and smoothness of the purple sand.
