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Buying a teapot is not as straightforward as what you would initially think. To help you make the right purchase to suit your needs we've listed the top 4 elements of a teapot that you need to consider.
Size
The size and style of the teapot is important. If it is just for your usage and won't be coming out at morning tea's and luncheons a smaller, plain teapot is fine for everyday use. If you plan on entertaining and using the teapot for several people at once you might want to consider a larger, more decorative teapot.
Material
Teapots can be made from many different materials such as clay, cast iron, porcelain, glass, silver and metal. Each have their own distinct advantages.
Glass teapots are great because they don't absorb the flavour of tea so you can use it for different flavoured teas and you don't have to worry about the effect on the taste.
On the other hand, if you will be using the same type of tea in the one teapot clay is the preferred material as it absorbs the flavour of tea and over time this creates a richer taste.
For even heat distribution the cast iron teapot is optimal. However they do need to be fully lined up to the rim.
Porcelain teapots are lovely for decoration and are suitable for making most tea.
Shape
To ensure you achieve the best results when making a hot teapot full of leaf tea a round ball-shaped pot with a flat base is best. This is because the leaves need room to unfurl and without the right amount of room they won't be able to steep completely.
Having enough room inside for you to be able to use a tea strainer or infuser is important so you don't end up over steeping your tea.
Design
Apart from good looks, the design of your teapot should have complete functionality.
The lid should have a hole at the top to allow for air to enter the pot while pouring. Ideally, it will also have two wings to fit under the rim so that it stays in place.
The handle on a teapot should be on the opposite side of the spout and allow you to have a good grip of the pot without your hand touching the body of the vessel. Being able to grip the teapot is important especially when it is heated up with hot tea inside.
The spout needs to be level with the rim of the teapot. If it is lower you will end up having tea dribbling down the spout before you reach the cup. If the tip of the spout is too high, you'll find that the teapot will need to be tipped to such an angle when pouring that tea might spill over the rim.
There are plenty of designer teapots perfect for adding that extra something to your home. Silver tea sets and intricately painted porcelain teapots look lovely on display as well as being completely functional.
I hope by reading our buying tips and what to look for we've made your quest for your ideal tea pot a little easier.
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History of the China Teapot
If you study the history of the china teapot and the discovery of tea, some give the credit of tea to Shen Nung, a Chinese Emperor in the 3rd Century BCE. The story has been told that he sat under a tree while boiling his drinking water and Camellia leaves fell into the bowl, giving his water a palatable flavor – and this is how the history of tea came to be.
Teapots were not used upon the first discovery of tea. From the 8th century CE, tealeaves were rolled by hand, dried, and ground into a powder. In the beginning, the powder was mixed with salt and formed into cakes that would then be dropped into bowls of hot water to form a thick mixture. Later on, the powder was left in loose form, mixed in a bowl with boiling water, and whipped into froth.
During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), some of the first versions of the china teapot were made. The teapots were first made in the YiXing region in China with purplish clay also known as "zisha".
The evolution from drinking bowls to teapots was a smooth one. Chinese teapots were, and still are, used to brew tea. YiXing teapots gradually season over time with the unglazed clay absorbing the flavor of brewed tea. This is said to add special flavor making the tea even more succulent.
Eventually the trend of the china teapot started to influence the entire world. As British and Dutch colonialism was at its height, the teapots quickly were found in far-away homes. The development led to the porcelain paste that we know today that makes the china teapot.
If you are searching for a great selection of Yixing and Jingdezhen teapots, you can find them at www.thinkbeijing.com, along with more information about the history of teaware.
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