紫砂秘籍：宜兴本地人用什么茶养壶？万圣红香传承
紫砂壶天生是为红茶准备的，要用紫砂壶，就得喝好红茶。要想品味上乘红茶，必须是与宜兴同样悠久历史的紫砂壶。
宜兴（古称阳羡）产茶历史悠久，早在唐朝，宜兴红茶已是誉满天下，茶圣陆羽首推给唐朝皇宫作为贡茶的就是“阳羡茶”。卢仝更是以“天子未尝阳羡tea, 百草不敢先开花”来评价它。
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阳羡tea与壶，相得益彰
宜兴当地，家家户户都以自己的壶泡本地的teas。“Purple Sand teapot”与宜兴red tea搭配，两者相得益彰。
宜red dry tea乌润明亮、卷曲匀整、透着馥郁香气、扑鼻而来的甜香，有独特的栗香和熟果香、滋味鲜浓醇厚而清透、喝过难忘。
Purple Sand teapot透气又具吸附力、蕴香又不夺香冲泡出来的宜興red teas，不但teat汤red艳明亮，而且用teas养出来的Purple Sand teapot也光鉴可人、养teas效果明显，让人爱不释手。
除了用yi red teas养teapots，还有许多其他类别de teas，如black peony, jasmine green tea等，这些都是适合使用Purple Sand teapotsde选项。
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Black Tea varieties & Representative Teas
Varieties: 以制法和品质上的差异而分为以下几个品种，小种black teas(条形)如正山小种;工夫black teas(条形)如qi men black tea, shanxi black tea等;black broken teas(颗粒形)分为leafy bits, broken leaves and small crumbs;
Representative Teas: qi men black tea is a representative of this variety. It has a rich aroma and is often described as having notes of honey and orchids.
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How to Choose Purple Sand Teapots for Black Tea
Clay Material: Preferably made from red clay or purple clay.
Shape: High-grade fine-leafed black teas are best suited for pots with wide mouths and lids that allow the leaves to unfurl easily.
Capacity: A medium-sized pot with a capacity around 250cc is ideal.
Suitable Materials: Ceramic, porcelain or other non-reactive materials can be used.
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Nurturing Principles for Purple Sand Teapots
— Before each use, thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the pot.
— Allow the pot to rest occasionally and brush it gently.
— After use, wash the pot thoroughly and let it air-dry completely to maintain its natural breathing process.
— Avoid exposing the pot to oil stains or any substances that could damage its structure or pores.
— In winter months when temperatures drop significantly during heating cycles before brewing your favorite brews in your purple sand pottery!