In the tea world, there is such an interesting rumor: judging whether a teapot is loved by the owner often depends on whether the tea dirt is heavy. It is true that the degree of tea scale is evident as a reflection of the frequent use of a teapot, however, residual tea scale not only affects the perception and can also cause hygiene problems, potentially threatening our health. Therefore, after drinking tea in a purple clay pot, we must clean it up in time to ensure that our health is not affected.
To clean the purple clay pot, you must learn the following four steps:
1. Rinse with warm water to remove dust and odor
The purple clay pot does have the advantage of not being rancid overnight, but the pot that has not been used for a long time or has negligently forgotten to pour the tea residue will affect the tea taste to some extent. In order to maintain hygiene and taste, the ancients came up with a practical method: fill the purple clay pot with boiling water, then immediately pour cold water into it, and repeat it several times to remove odors and dust. After each use of the teapot, remember to rinse the inside of the teapot with warm water to avoid the tea leaves remaining in the teapot to cause peculiar smell and leave tea dirt. These tips can not only keep the tea taste fresh, but also ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the purple clay pot.
2. Gently brush and wash off the tea dirt in the pot
If the pot is used for a period of time, it is inevitable that tea dirt will accumulate, and the cleaning of the purple clay pot is particularly important. Every time we wash, we need to gently wipe it with a soft cotton cloth. If you encounter stubborn tea stains, you might as well try to dip some baking soda with a cotton cloth and apply it back and forth, even if it is stubborn tea stains, it can be made to be compliant. It should be noted that when cleaning, you need to use appropriate force and avoid using tools such as rough cleaning sponges for violent cleaning. The occasional method of using baking soda to remove tea stains is a good choice, but excessive use may cause damage to the body of the pot. Therefore, we need to do it in moderation.
3. Wipe moderately to keep the outside of the pot clean
After using the purple clay pot, be sure to rinse it carefully to ensure that the inside and outside of the pot are clean. Using a clean, oil-free damp cloth, gently wipe the outside of the purple clay pot to prevent dust and bacteria from entering. In particular, it should be noted that the oil stain will easily soak into the purple sand and leave oil marks on the soil tire, which will seriously affect the air permeability and water absorption of the purple sand. Therefore, even when using it on a daily basis, you need to be extra careful to avoid getting oily stains.
Fourth, the inverted air drying is to dehumidify the pot
After cleaning, you can turn the purple clay pot upside down and place the lid on its side for easy draining. The purple clay pot is hydrated, just use it to make tea, and keep the inside of the pot dry after use, and do not accumulate moisture. At the same time, the purple clay pot should not be placed in a stuffy place, and it should not be stored in a thick package or sealed because it is precious.
A few special considerations:
1. After each use of the purple clay pot, make sure that the inside of the pot is dry to avoid moisture accumulation.
2. In order to maintain air circulation, the purple clay pot should be placed in a ventilated place and avoid being placed in a closed or stuffy environment. It should not be over-protected because it is precious, and it does not have to be wrapped or sealed after use.
3. The best practice is to set the lid aside after use and avoid sealing the lid too often.
4. The teapot should not be soaked in water for a long time, but should be flushed only when it is necessary to make tea.
5. Avoid placing the purple clay pot in a place with a lot of oil or dust.
6. In order to enjoy tea better, it is best to have multiple high-quality purple clay pots, and only use one designated pot each time you drink a certain type of tea.
7. For the same kind of purple clay pot, it should be carefully identified and classified. Especially if you have a lot of purple clay pots, so as not to get confused, get the lid wrong or damage the pot (this situation has been experienced by pot lovers).
8. Remember not to use dish soap or any chemicals to clean the purple clay pot to avoid washing away the tea smell and tarnishing the surface.
9. After each use, pour out two-thirds of the tea leaves in the pot, leaving about one-third, then pour in boiling water and bake two or three times. Pour the rinsed water evenly over the pot and finish gently drying it with a cloth.
Learning to clean the purple clay pot is an important step to raise the pot well, and the correct cleaning method is not only conducive to the formation of pulp, but also conducive to good health!