Tea pot FAQs
How many times can I steep the tea?
You should be able to steep our tea for 4-7 times depending on the kind of tea and the method of brewing.
What are tea utensils?
A set of tea utensils comes with various useful tools, such as pick, spoon, tongue, and etc.
The tongue is used to remove spent tea leaves from the inside of teapot. Using bare hands to remove spent tea leaves inside the teapot is generally not recommended, especially during a tea tasting party, as bare hands can taint or contaminate tea.How do I keep coffee hot?
Optimally, brew a fresh batch whenever you want coffee. To keep coffee hot for shorter periods of time, or for travel, use a thermally insulated container; an enclosed container will reduce the loss of the aromatics that constitute an essential part of the overall flavor (but see here). Insulated containers with glass internals, though somewhat delicate, have the least effect upon the coffee taste, followed by good quality stainless steel. Coffee with significant residual sediment, such as French press brewed coffee, does not generally fare well when kept hot for long periods; the sediment continues to extract, making the coffee bitter.
Optimal flavor is obtained by holding the coffee at high temperatures, at least 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
Direct heat—e.g., via a warming plate—should not be applied to brewed coffee, at least not for more than few minutes. Continued heating will make the coffee bitter. This issue is primarily a concern for autodrip coffee makers; choose a model that dispenses into an insulated carafe over one that uses a warming plate.
Reheating coffee in the microwave is controversial; the key issue may be the uneven heating microwaves are known for. Parts of the coffee that become too hot may taste unpleasant, thereby spoiling the cup as a whole.
What should I look for when choosing a teapot?
Pay special attention to the spout. The top of the spout should come up to the same level as the top of the pot so the pot can be filled without tea running out. Also look at the spout opening. More elongated ones (i.e., with oval versus round openings) are less likely to drip.
Pots with small holes at the top are said to help with even pouring by letting air into the pot. However, one expert feels that the holes only make a difference when the pot is really full or if the lid is particularly tight fitting. Lids with a small protrusion to hold them in place are more secure, and those with larger knobs on top are less likely to be dropped.
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