How to clean your porcelain teaware
This is from Jan 25, 2020 on the facebook group, Tea Nerds.
Should you want to clean your porcelain teaware, the following are some good suggestions that came from the group today. Thank you to everyone who participated on that thread!
Some teapots should never be cleaned, i.e. clay (unglazed). Also, do not try to do your friends a favor and clean their teapot without their permission because some people WANT the tannins on them as it adds to the flavor in their tea (much like they do in the clay pots).
I like this video as it’s food safe and just requires a rinse afterwards to be ready for your next tea. 1 TB of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) and 1 TB of citric acid to a liter of warm water. Let the teaware sit in the solution and then wipe with a soft sponge and brush for the spouts.
Magic Eraser can work. Do be careful though as it can be abrasive and potentially scratch your teaware. A bit of bleach and water with a dense sponge can also work.
If you have another suggestion, please comment below and I can add it to the file!
I just found this page (thank you Festivitea LLC!) and wanted to share it too.
What You'll Need
- Mild dish soap
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- Lemon
- Salt
Follow These Steps
1. For everyday cleaning: Wash the tea kettle with mild dishwashing soap and hot water, then rinse thoroughly, and dry to prevent rust from forming. If you have a tea kettle with an enamel finish, avoid using steel wool or any abrasive scrubber that could scratch the surface.
2. For descaling: If mineral deposits have built up in your kettle, add 1/4 cup white vinegar and 2 cups water to the kettle, then simmer for 20 minutes.
3. For a deep clean: If you're dealing with both mineral deposits and rust stains, combine 2 tablespoons baking soda, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and water in the kettle. Boil for 30 minutes, making sure that there's always water in the kettle. Let cool, then rinse thoroughly and dry.
4. To remove grease on the outside of the kettle: If the exterior of your tea kettle is enamel or stainless steel, mix together baking soda and white vinegar to form a paste, then use it to scrub away grease and grime. To clean a copper tea kettle, cut a lemon in half, dip it in salt, then use it to rub the surface of the kettle. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Tip: To prevent rust and mineral deposits from forming in the first place, don't let water sit in the kettle overnight.
Adding this on Nov 29, 2021. I found this post from Plum Deluxe tea and wanted to share the link. Lots of good information there!
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