The seal mark is a seal applied on the raw body of the purple clay pot, indicating the maker of the purple clay pot, which is very similar to the art of ancient Chinese calligraphy and painting. Modern pot-making seals generally appear in three places: inside the lid, the bottom, and the handle. There are also some special circumstances: for example, some seals will also appear inside the pot. When inscriptions etc. appear on the pot body, the pot body will also appear. Author's seal appears.

No matter how many seals there are on the purple clay pot, the whole must be harmonious and unified. When used in the lid, it must be on both sides of the air outlet. When used on the bottom of the pot, it must be in the middle. When used on the handle, it must be under the tip of the handle. If it appears on the body of the pot, it must be at the end of the inscription. Location.

Yixing purple clay teapots are rich in color, with clear texture and round color, showing a matte texture. Fake purple clay pots have a single color, usually only orange-yellow. If you look closely, you will feel like yellow mud is inside, and the color is dull and lackluster.

Purple clay teapots have various and exquisite shapes and are carefully made, paying great attention to details and proportions. However, the fake pot is crudely made, has a rigid shape, and has random details, making it look vulgar.

Tap the pot lightly with the lid. If the sound is crisp and pleasant, and the sound stops when the tapping stops, it is generally a genuine pot. The knocking sound of the imitation pot is dull and short. If the sound is a little too sharp, it may be a new pot; but if the sound is too sharp and crisp, it is probably made of imitation chemical mud.

Real purple clay teapots feel delicate but not slippery, while fake purple clay teapots feel rough or slippery; for example, ordinary clay feels rough, while porcelain feels slippery at first touch. If you press and rub with a little force, it will feel rough. astringent. This is due to different molecular structures.

Precautions for the maintenance of purple clay teapots

For new teapots and new teas, you must first decide what kind of tea the teapot will be used to brew. For example, if you are particular about tea with strong aroma or strong taste, you should have a special pot for brewing. At the same time, the new pot can also be nourished. The method is to fill the pot with water in a clean pot to submerge it, boil the pot over low heat, and put the tea leaves into the pot at the same time to cook. After boiling, remove the tea residue, wait a while, take out a new pot, place it in a dry and odor-free place and allow it to dry naturally in the shade before use.

When using the teapot, you should wipe it frequently and touch it with your hands. After a long time, it will not only feel comfortable, but also bring out the natural luster of the purple clay teapot itself, which is simple and elegant, and more intriguing.