Use & Care Instructions:
Yixing Zisha Clay Teapots
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Before first use, the following process will remove loose clay & any glazes applied by the artist as well as prepare your teapot for infusing. Learn how Yixing teapots are made!
1) Place teapot in a sufficiently large pot of water with cloth at the bottom to protect your teapot from damage. 2) Slowly warm the water to almost simmering, turn off the heat and soak for a few minutes to hours. 3) When water cools, remove your teapot carefully. Use a wooden spoon to remove any remaining bits of loose clay from inside. 4) Rinse well and allow to completely air dry. |
Now, your teapot is ready to go!
1) Preheat by pouring hot water into your teapot, swirl and discard.
2) Add your tea leaves to the teapot.
3) Then pour appropriately heated water over the leaves in the teapot, infuse according to your preference and decant completely. Reinfuse the tea leaves as desired.
5) When finished, remove all leaves from your teapot and always allow your teapot to air dry completely between uses.
1) Preheat by pouring hot water into your teapot, swirl and discard.
2) Add your tea leaves to the teapot.
3) Then pour appropriately heated water over the leaves in the teapot, infuse according to your preference and decant completely. Reinfuse the tea leaves as desired.
5) When finished, remove all leaves from your teapot and always allow your teapot to air dry completely between uses.
Notes: Your teapot should never be washed with soap or detergent, only rinse with water and wipe dry. Tea residue will accumulate inside, this is desirable and contributes to your teapot's performance. Due to the porous nature, you should only use one type of tea in each Yixing teapot.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
