Teapots Ceramic
Things to know while choosing a suitable teapot
In China, just like teas, there are many different kinds of teapots. There are cast iron teapots, bone china teapots, porcelain teapots, ceramic teapots, glass teapots and plastic teapots.
A good teapot is not only a piece of functional tea-ware but also a great piece of artwork which shows your taste. Its value can’t be overstated. Here are some tips you need to know while choosing a suitable teapot:
1. Pay attention to the looks. An excellent teapot is one which you will spend a lot of time on and use for a long term. Please be sure the teapot is timeless, attractive and pleasing to your eyes and touch.
2. Touch it. Teapots can be made from clay, porcelain, or cast iron. A good clay teapot needs to be bright and hard. Put the teapot on your palm and tap it with your finger. Listen to the sound. With a little practice, you will be able to know the quality of it.
3. Smell it. A brand new clay teapot will come with a clay smell. If you pick a new teapot that smells of charcoal, oil or another smell, chances are that is not a good teapot.
4. Use it. Fill the teapot 75% full with water. Lift the teapot and try to pour the water out of the teapot. If you feel your hand is out of balance a bit when you try to pour the water out, it is not a good teapot.
5. Decide which tea you would like to brew in your teapot. The character of tea is an important factor for the type of teapot you are going to choose. Tea with an emphasis on “smell”, such as flower-flavored tea, needs to retain heat in the pot in order to bring out the smell. In this case, a high frequency ring from the teapot is better. Tea that emphasizes taste, such as Oolong tea or Tieh Kuan Yin tea, needs a teapot with a sound of lower frequency.
There is some information about the character of tea and the type of teapot:
If you typically drink certain types of teas, like black, green, or flowering teas, consider these specific teapot recommendations for a more tailored tea. If you typically drink black teas, like English Breakfast or Earl Grey, consider a ceramic, clay or porcelain teapot. These materials retain heat well, so your tea will stay warm longer. Black tea is usually served in larger cups, so if you plan to serve several people, you may want a larger teapot.
Teapots made for green teas are smaller than those used for black tea, because these teas are often infused multiple times, and a small teapot allows greater control over steeping. Green tea is usually served in smaller cups (not the mugs frequently used for black tea). Japanese cast iron teapots (also called tetsubin) are an aesthetically pleasing option, and are often decorated with beautiful designs, such as animal or nature motifs. A safe bet with a Japanese cast iron teapot is to choose one with an enameled interior. The enamel prevents rust and oxidization, so your teapot will last for years.
The beauty of hand-sewn flowering teas is completely obscured unless you have a transparent teapot. There are several excellent glass and plastic options out there, including Adagio’s favorably reviewed Glass Teapot, as well as Bodum’s Assam 4-Cup Tea Press. The glass and plastic teapots don’t retain heat as well as their ceramic or metal counterparts, so tea will cool faster.
Using Teapots : Ceramic Teapots
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