Holding a book, listening to a song, drinking a cup of tea, watching the flowers fall in front of the court in bloom, sitting and watching the clouds rolling in the sky, this is the life that many people yearn for. In the eyes of China people, tea is a necessity for a leisurely life, and China loves tea, which is probably known all over the world. Tea culture in China has a long history. If you want to drink good tea, you need not only good tea leaves and exquisite tea-making skills, but also tea-making tools. There are many kinds of teapots. Today, we will introduce the cast iron teapot.

Preferred reason

Most people who make tea know that mountain spring water or well water is sweet, so people who are more particular will try to get this water back to make tea.

Some people have analyzed the water quality and found that the iron content in these two kinds of water is high, which exists in the form of divalent iron ions and does not touch the air.

The water boiled in iron pot contains ferrous ions, so it will have a mountain spring effect, which can effectively improve the taste and is very suitable for brewing all kinds of tea.

Brewing characteristics

The boiled water of cast iron teapot is soft water, and its taste is round and sweet. Can be used for brewing drinks, and can effectively improve the taste. Not only can it be brewed, but it can also be heated continuously, with wider functions. Therefore, it is also a good choice for Europeans and Americans to brew flower and fruit tea and black tea, and it is also a good choice to brew Pu 'er tea, because brewing with cast iron pot can effectively remove the odor in tea and improve the taste.

Cast iron pot has strong thermal conductivity and thermal insulation, which is very suitable for brewing all kinds of tea. Iron pot is famous for its cooking method (burning charcoal at 800- 1000℃). Because of the pot burning, the surface of iron will become acidified iron. This thing is called acidified skin film (blue and purple with white). Because the acidified skin film is not directly mixed with iron and water, the boiled water will not have metallic feeling (also has antibacterial effect). However, in this state, iron will not dissolve out. However, in use, it is normal for the weak part of the acidified membrane to produce red scale. If the iron pot is used for a long time, when the red scale in the iron pot increases, white scale will be precipitated. The task of this scale is to prevent the unnecessary diffusion of red scales and purify the water.

Application mode

1.？ It's the first time to use an iron pan. First, put 5- 10g tea leaves into an iron pot net, add water and cook for about10min. In this way, tannin contained in tea and iron dissolved in iron pot will form a tannin film on the surface of iron pot, which will be even more unsightly. At the same time, the odor of the new pot can be removed. After boiling, pour out the water in the pot and repeat it for 2-3 times until the water quality is clear. It is suggested that the new pot should be used every day when it is used for the first time, so that it can be weighed quickly.

2.？ The suitable heat source in the iron pan is charcoal fire. Electric and gas stoves are used now, and induction cookers can be used instead.

3. For daily use, please fill it with water for 8 minutes to avoid water overflowing after boiling. Scarlet spots will appear on the inner wall of the iron pot in about 5 days, and white scales will appear in about 10 days. This is a normal phenomenon, as long as the water is not turbid, it will not affect drinking.

4.？ After each use, turn on a small fire to fully evaporate the water in the pot, then dry it with a dry soft cloth and keep the pot dry to avoid leaving water in the pot overnight. Prevent the iron pan from rusting and affect its service life.

A cup of tea with endless aftertaste must be circulated in the tea set. Cast iron teapot is different from ordinary porcelain teapot. They are handmade, beautifully shaped and highly ornamental. Moreover, they contain a small amount of iron, which will release iron ions in the process of making tea, which is very beneficial to human health. Making tea with cast iron teapot for a long time can prevent anemia and also have the effect of health preservation. When using cast iron teapot, we should also pay attention to its daily cleaning and maintenance to delay its service life.