Yixing Teapots, often referred to as Purple Sand is one of the most popular Chinese Teapots made from Yixing clay produced near Yixing in the eastern Chinese province of Jiangsu.
Yixing teapots are meant for use with black and oolong teas, as well as aged Pu-er tea. They can also be used for green tea or white tea, but the water must be allowed to cool to around 85°C (185°F) before pouring into the pot containing green or white tea. Yixing teapots absorb a tiny amount of tea into the pot during brewing.
After prolonged usage, the pot will develop a coating that retains the flavor and color of the tea. It is for this reason that soap should not be used to clean Yixing teapots. Instead, it should be rinsed with fresh water and allowed to air-dry. A studious tea connoisseur will only brew one type of tea in a particular pot, so as not to mix the tea flavor that has been absorbed by the teapot.
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