For amateurs, tea tasting is a real ritual. To prepare, let infuse and serve tea, everyone has their teapot preferences: cast iron, glass or ceramic, many models and styles are offered.
All tea lovers will say: the quality of a good cup of tea is not only in the finesse of tea, but also in the properties of the teapot used to prepare it. Heat the tea properly, infuse it by highlighting a maximum of aromas, and serving it with dignity, these are the qualities required for good teapot. There are many on the market, which is why it is essential to target your needs and expectations.
First of all, you will have to choose the material of the teapot: stainless steel, which prevents the carafe from heating up too much and therefore burning, glass, which reveals the beautiful color of tea, or porcelain, for a more traditional style. The capacity is also important: from 500 ml to more than one liter, it all depends on your consumption. Check the filter contained in the teapot: its finesse will infuse the tea without letting the smallest particles pass, unpleasant in the mouth. Pay attention to the spout which must be ideal for not letting any drop during service. Choose an easy to clean teapot, ideal, which goes in the dishwasher or whose parts are removable. Some have additional options.
They can be electric, with piston, and even heat the water to an ideal temperature, previously selected. Finally, remember that it is important that the teapot is light, to be able to wear it effortlessly, and solid, to last over time.