Should the first brew of tea be poured away or kept ? written by siyutao art team When brewing tea, have you ever struggled with this question: should the first infusion be poured away or kept? Some people say that...
how to clean a yixing teapot written by siyutao art team Core Principles for Cleaning Yixing Purple Clay Teapots: "Physical decontamination as the main approach, zero chemical agents, gentle cleaning, and thorough drying." Yixing Purple clay teapots have a dual-pore...
Many teapot collectors have the habit of one teapot for one tea, they always use their beloved teapot to brew only one type of tea. This is a very good habit
Xishi Teapot： Clay Type vs. Tea Matching Table Clay Recommended Teas Rationale Cautions Zhuni High‑aroma oolongs (Tieguanyin, rock tea / Yancha, Fenghuang Dancong) High crystallinity and density, with extremely strong heat retention and aroma‑enhancing capability. Maximizes the bright fragrance of...
How to Control Tea Strength When Brewing Solo Gongfu Tea When brewing tea for one in the gongfu style, achieving the ideal concentration (strength) is a matter of balancing a few key variables. By adjusting these factors, you can consistently...
The Best Teas for Yixing Teapot Yixing clay teapots are treasured for their unique dual-pore structure, which allows them to “neither steal the fragrance nor produce a stewed taste.” This distinctive quality makes them suitable for brewing almost every type...
