{"product_id":"di-cao-qing-water-lily-yixing-teapot-340ml","title":"\"Water Lily\" Yixing Teapot 340ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStyle: \"Water Lily\" -  出水芙蓉紫砂壶\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClay type: Original Ore Di Cao Qing  原矿底槽青\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Zhou Shu Yuan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraft: Fully handmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrainer type: 7-hole strainer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: 340ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength (body only): 11cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight without the lid: 6.50cm\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one in stock, so the pot photographed is the pot you will receive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have carefully photographed this item as best as possible – please be aware that different device screens can render colours and subtle tones slightly differently. If you have questions about the pot or more pictures, please email us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation Before Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYixing Teapots should be prepared or \"opened\" before their first use. This process is essential to remove any impurities, dust, sand or residual odros that may be present in the clay from the firing process.  Additionally, it helps to further open the pores of the clay, whcih is one of the unique characteristics of Yixing teapots that allows them to absorb and enhance the flavours of the tea brewed in them over time. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Rinsing the teapot under warm water, then wipe gently inside and outside of the pot with a new non-scratch sponge scourer to remove sediment trapped in the unglazed clay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Boiling Water Rinse: Pour boiling water over the entire surface of the Yixing teapot starting from the knob.  After wettign the exterior, pour boiling water inside the pot. Wait for 10 minutes allow the clay absorb the heat and further open its pores. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Empty the pot and Rinsing with cold water to help to cool down the pot and remove any remaning rsidues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Repeat Hot and Cold Water Rinsing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing these steps, your Yixing teapot should be well-prepared for use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily cleaning and seasoning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpty the leaves after each use, rinse with boiling water, drain, wipe water away with clean soft cloth, and then lid off, place the body upside, let it air dry for one or two days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not ever use any detergent or soap than water to clean the pot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not let the pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecome into contact with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e other strong smell such as cooking fume, cigarette smoke, perfume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Chinese Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49882538803429,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0046\/1380\/0029\/files\/WaterLily340ML1.jpg?v=1782231133","url":"https:\/\/the-chinese-tea-company.com\/products\/di-cao-qing-water-lily-yixing-teapot-340ml","provider":"The Chinese Tea Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}