Well, folks, I think Michael was right: everyone has their own method.

Thanks for your advice. I'll do a bit of scrub-'n-boil, and then start
brewing.

Thanks again,
Dean

Happy New Year, all!


"DPM" > wrote in message news:KABkh.6934$dw6.2865@trndny02...
> Hello all. Happy Holidays.
>
> I received a Yixing (well, Chinese clay) pot for Christmas, and I'd like
> to hear your collected wisdom on seasoning it. I plan to use it for
> oolongs.
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> I've read some contradictory advice on the web, so I thought I'd ask.
> Most seem to advocate boiling the pot in filtered water (some suggest weak
> tea), but others only suggest a scrub and a rinse.
>
> What's the collected wisdom here?
>
> Thanks,
> Dean
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