Using just brewed tea to coat your teaware
Patina should be able to develop naturally.
If not, then the processing of the clay, or the production of the pot or the raw material isn't good.
If not, then the processing of the clay, or the production of the pot or the raw material isn't good.
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I have never been one to bathe my pots in tea. Certainly not fresh tea. The idea has come to mind recently, though. I have noticed some stray tea stains on a few of my pots, predominantly around the rim. I was thinking it might be best to even out the staining by bathing the pot regularly, and cleaning shortly after. I like to keep up appearances, and a clean teapot makes for an enjoyable session. I very much appreciate the aesthetic of my collection.
I am even familiar with a Senior Master who brews and bathes each pot, on a rotating basis, before they are sold. Maybe there is something to it.
I am even familiar with a Senior Master who brews and bathes each pot, on a rotating basis, before they are sold. Maybe there is something to it.
People from the 19th century would probably be puzzled, as I am quite sure they preferred their own guns looking like new. I understand one may be going for a certain "look", but on the other hand let us remember that all antique teapots were new at some point, and people at the time seemed to be fine with that and did not consider them "inauthentic" for it.
May I illustrate: This pot has been in frequent use for a couple of months. No tea has ever been washed on its outside. Antique clay, cleaned and with a mat finish originally.
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Not the same light, so not really a fair comparison, but...
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