Purple clay pots, with its unique clay, exquisite craftsmanship and deep cultural heritage, has become the tea people's favorite tea utensils. However, a newly purchased Zisha pot needs to go through an important step before use - opening the pot. Opening the pot not only removes the earthy flavor and impurities in the pot, but also awakens the tea nature of the pot, allowing it to better absorb the aroma of the tea and enhance the flavor of the tea broth.
The Importance of Opening a Purple Clay Pot
Opening a pot is not just a simple process of preparing a Zisha pot for use, it is a cultural heritage and respect for the art of tea. By opening the pot, the impurities and fire can be removed from the pot, making the pore structure of the pot more uniform, which helps to enhance the aroma and taste of the tea. At the same time, opening the pot is also a kind of "awakening" of the Zisha pot, so that it can be better adapted to future use.
How to open a purple clay pot
There are many different ways to open a Zisha pot, but the basic principle is the same, i.e., to awaken the spirit of the pot through a gentle way. The following are some common methods of opening a pot:
1. Clean water rinsing - Rinse the newly purchased Zisha pot with water repeatedly to remove the dust and impurities on the surface. Be careful not to scrub with brushes or hard objects to avoid damaging the surface of the pot.
2. Soaking method - Steeping the Zisha pot in tea water allows the pot to fully absorb the tea broth, which helps the pot to have a more uniform pore structure, and usually requires a few hours to a day of steeping.
3. Kettle method - Boil the Zisha pot in tea water, this method can wake up the spirit of the pot faster, but need to pay attention to the fire and time, to avoid boiling crack.
4. Tea pots - Using the tea broth of the tea you want to brew to boil the pot allows the pot to absorb the aroma of that tea more quickly, and is suitable for tea drinkers who often brew the same type of tea.
Care and Use of Purple Clay Pot
Zisha pot maintenance is a cumulative process, the correct maintenance method can make the color and luster of zisha pot gradually appear, while improving the taste of tea, to extend the life of the pot. Cleaning after use is also very important, every time you use the purple sand pot tea, you should pour out the tea, rinse the pot with water, and then put it in a ventilated place to dry naturally.
Opening and maintaining Zisha pots is an art and a reflection of life attitude. Through proper opening and maintenance, it not only enhances the experience of making tea, but also increases the collection value of the Zishaisha pot. Every Zisha pot is a poem of life, a piece of precipitated history, a cup of mellow tea, and a peaceful state of mind.
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