How to Season a Yixing Teapot

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather together 1 large water pot (the kind one uses to boil water for spaghetti)

   Then, with dry paper towels wipe out the inside of your Yixing ware to make sure you get all the dust/residue.
   
   If not, this is a very unpleasant taste. , The amount of water depends on the size of the teapot.
   
   You want to make sure that the amount of water is enough to completely submerse your teapot, tea set, or other Yixing ware. , Add 3-5 teaspoons of tea to the water, and let steep for 10 minutes.
   
   After ten minutes, with the tongs, ever so gently submerse your Yixing ware into the brew. , Then wrap the top of the pot with plastic wrap to "seal" the pot.
   
   The curing process lasts exactly one week from the day of submersion.
   
   Check on the Yixing ware periodically throughout the week. , Never use soaps of any kind on your Yixing ware. , Now your Yixing ware is completely cured and ready for use!
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   Step 2: paper towels

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   Step 3: 3–5 liters (0.8–1.3 US gal) of a pure mineral water or filtered water

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   Step 4: plastic wrap

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   Step 5: the tea destined for your pot.

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   Step 6: Gently rinse any manufacturing dust/residue from the inside of your Yixing ware with cold water.

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   Step 7: Bring 3–5 liters (0.8–1.3 US gal) of water to a rolling boil.

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   Step 8: Cut the heat immediately after the water comes to a boil.

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   Step 9: Let stand for at least 30 minutes

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    Step 10: or until the heat from the water pot is no longer a danger.

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    Step 11: Gently remove your Yixing ware from the pot and rinse with cold water on the seventh day.

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    Step 12: Allow pot to dry completely.

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