To prepare aromatic and tasty tea, you need to choose the right teapot. Given the huge range of such products, this is not so easy to do. Our article will help you figure out what kind of teapots there are for brewing different types tea, and also consider the main selection criteria.

Long-term traditions associated with the preparation of this popular drink have made it possible to choose several suitable options for the material of teapots at once. Porcelain or stoneware is traditionally used. It warms up well and keeps warm for a long time. It is in such a teapot that the entire aromatic bouquet of the tea mixture is revealed. In addition, glass options are popular, as well as combined ones like a French press.

In addition, other parameters should be considered:

• The volume of the container. For a large family, you need to purchase a teapot of 1 liter or more.
• Teapot shape. Traditional curved-spout teapots help you brew better, but are more difficult to maintain. Simple geometry will help you clean the teapot faster and easier.
• Configuration and design. Round or pear-shaped teapots are considered classic, and the design style and colors are best chosen for the interior of the kitchen.
• The tightness of the cover. An important point when preparing a drink. The inner edges of the lid should ensure maximum tightness.
• The symmetry of the dishes. A simple visual inspection of the teapot before purchasing will avoid spilling the infusion during future use. To do this, the spout, handle and neck must be at the same level.
• The presence of a filter (sieve). Most glass and ceramic products have a special sieve at the base of the spout. It prevents tea leaves from entering the cup. If your model does not have one, it is easier to buy a special metal sieve that can be attached to the end of the spout.

The teapot should not only be convenient and functional, but also bring aesthetic pleasure. One of the most important selection criteria will be the material, the main varieties of which are discussed below.

Porcelain teapots

Traditional tea brewing involves the use of this particular teapot material. In China, there are many gradations in the configuration and volume of the container; in our country, it is preferable to use round or egg-shaped porcelain teapots.

The main advantages of the material:

• Optimum heating of the tea brew.
• Preservation of taste and aroma.
• Attractive aesthetic appearance.

Among the shortcomings, one can note the high cost of products, as well as the risk of breaking with careless movement. Despite this, the porcelain tea set is always in trend and is rightfully considered the best option.

Ceramic tableware

It is a more affordable replacement for porcelain with the same benefits. Ceramic teapots also come in a variety of colors and shapes. The thick walls allow you to brew a delicious drink, and the assortment of modern stores allows you to choose the most attractive and satisfying product for your tastes.

Glass teapot

Transparent products are perfect for brewing unique bound tea. In them you can observe the whole process of opening the petals, getting also aesthetic pleasure from the process of tea drinking. A significant drawback is the relative fragility of the material, because even under conditions of careful treatment, the glass teapot has a relatively short service life. In such dishes, it is better not to brew tea only with boiled water, because there is a great risk that even sealed glass can burst.

When buying a glass teapot, you need to pay special attention to the size and shape of the handle, because the glass heats up very quickly. In order not to accidentally burn yourself, it is better to choose models that minimize accidental contact with the teapot bulb itself. It should also be borne in mind that the glass gets dirty more quickly, therefore, such dishes will be more capricious in the care. The quality of the model will also depend on the cost. The manufacturer can use various additives and inclusions to reduce production costs. In contact with hot water low-quality models can emit foreign odors, which negatively affects the taste and aroma of the finished drink.

Metal combined teapots

Products made of pure metal are rarely found on store shelves. Despite the practicality of this option, it also has a lot of disadvantages. It heats up quickly, so it can cause burns, besides, its heat transfer rate is also high, which will not allow you to really brew tasty tea... When buying, you should pay attention to the teapots, the state of the glass flask and metal elements. It can be a handle or a sieve that can be inserted inside, which makes it easier to dispense the drink. Probably, true connoisseurs of tea rarely use such utensils, but this option is not so bad for daily use.

French press

A separate word must be said about these convenient devices. They are a glass flask with a special press that filters the infusion and does not allow it to enter the cup. Previously, such presses were used exclusively for brewing in them, it turns out quite good. In terms of functionality, French presses are the most convenient, because their care is the easiest. This is a great "office" option, often used at home as well.

An additional advantage of buying is a large selection and variety of models, allowing you to choose a product to your taste. A significant disadvantage is the risk of acquiring low-quality models that can burst at the very first brewing. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to give preference to trusted manufacturers.

The features of brewing tea with a French press are discussed in our video.

Plastic teapots

The only reasonable criterion for choosing such models is low cost... This is where the advantages of plastic dishes are exhausted, because it is simply dangerous to constantly consume tea from such models. This material can release toxic compounds when heated and does not provide sufficient heat retention for the tea leaves to fully open. A plastic teapot can still be considered a travel option, but for permanent use it is better to purchase a ceramic or glass model.

Of course, you can keep several types of suitable teapots in your arsenal at once. In this case, the problem of choice will be solved. For a quick bite, you can brew tea in a French press, and for friendly gatherings, purchase a spacious ceramic model.

A teapot for making tea leaves must be chosen wisely, otherwise it is useful and delicious drink it will not work. The modern assortment offers many types of suitable tableware, from different materials, original shapes and colors. When choosing a teapot, you should pay attention to additional features like a built-in sieve. The tips in our article will help you evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages of popular tea teapot models.

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What is herbal tea?

To begin with, let's decide what should be considered herbal tea. Herbal tea is a drink made from various parts of one or more plants and does not contain the tea leaf as such. This is, so to speak, tea without tea. These teas are called the French word "tizan". Herbal teas are medicinal (they are often called herbal teas) and flavoring. Popular herbal teas in Russia contain mint, St. John's wort, fireweed (ivan tea) lemon balm, oregano, thyme, raspberry leaves, currants, lingonberries, etc. Also, herbal herbal teas can contain exotic spices and herbs - lemongrass, fennel, cardamom, star anise. South African rooibos (rooibos), Egyptian hibiscus or South American mate are also herbal teas (tizans).

Herbal tea brewing methods:

Water infusion.

Water infusion is the brewing of plants with hot water, without subjecting them to boiling. In this way, it is recommended to brew herbal teas, which include delicate components - plant flowers, small leaves of herbaceous plants. The optimal temperature for brewing such herbal tea is water at the temperature that the Chinese call "white key". Boiling water goes through three stages:

1. At the bottom of the kettle, air bubbles begin to form, which one by one break off and tend to the surface.
2. The separation of bubbles becomes massive, the water becomes cloudy and whitens like the flow of a mountain river. This is the "white key" stage - the ideal temperature for brewing herbal (and not only herbal) tea.
3. Violent boiling and bubbling with large surface bubbles and steam release. At this moment, the electric kettle turns off. Such water contains little oxygen and is too hot, so the taste of the drink may not change for the better.

Brewing herbal tea with steep boiling water can spoil the taste and reduce beneficial features drink.

Broth.

If with the delicate components of herbal tea, high temperature is harmful, then with more "strong" plants, it is necessary. Hard and large parts of plants need to be boiled over low heat. This applies to the roots, shoots and bark of shrubs and trees, chaga, badan leaves (Chigir tea). However, it is worth remembering that the boil should not be light, without splashes, foam and bubbles. If the collection includes flowers, leaves and roots of the plant at the same time, then it is better to brew it without boiling, but at the same time increase the brewing time.

Herbal tea brewing time.

As a rule, herbal teas and herbal teas are brewed longer than black or green tea... This is due to the size of the fraction in the herbal tea and the lack of fermentation. The larger the parts of the plants included in the tea, the longer it takes to brew. Herbs in filter bags are quickly brewed, but in taste and aroma they certainly lose to whole herbs, because because of the fine fraction, they lose essential oils faster. Ideally, you need to chop the herbs just before brewing - break it with your hands or cut it with scissors. The recommended brewing time for herbal tea is at least 5-10 minutes. If the composition includes roots, then it is better to increase this time to 15-20 minutes. The same applies to blends that include dried berries, citrus peel or candied fruit. They also take longer than herbs. This will allow you to fully reveal the taste and useful properties of the drink. Having tasted the tea three minutes after brewing, you run the risk of getting a colorless and tasteless "water" and be disappointed in herbal teas, while completely in vain.

At the same time, a long brewing process is also not good. Once the tea is brewed, it is better to pour it into cups or pour it into a thermos and not leave the plants floating in the water for a long time.

Dishes for brewing herbal tea.

For brewing herbal tea, it is recommended to use dishes made of natural materials that can keep warm for a long time. Porcelain and clay teapots are ideal for these purposes. You can also use siphons for making tea or coffee, they have the effect of a water bath and the brewing process is gentle, which allows you to gently reveal the taste of plants. The thermos is great for making herbal tea. Do not forget to warm up the kettle or thermos with boiling water before brewing so that the warmth of the drink does not go to warming the vessel! To separate the drink from the parts of the plant, you can use stainless steel tea strainers or disposable filter bags.

We hope that our tips have helped you learn more about the secrets of herbal tea brewing. In our store you can find a wide selection of herbal teas and herbal teas and choose for yourself the one that really suits you. Enjoy your tea!

In Russia, the tea ceremony came into vogue in 1778 with the invention of the samovar. However, long before the arrival of the tea leaf in the country, fragrant healing infusions on herbs were drunk here with might and main. For each case, there was its own herbal collection, which retained all the benefits of natural components in tea. The fact is that the drink was brewed in a special container - a clay herbal teapot.

3 key differences between a clay herbalist and a teapot:

1. The herbalist is equipped with a cap that fits snugly around the neck of the herbalist.

2. The herbs were not boiled in the container, but steamed in the oven.

3. The herbalist should have an elongated or rounded shape so that the heat is evenly distributed throughout the vessel.

How to prepare herbal tea in earthenware?

Using to ceramic herbalist, you can make tea from blueberry or lingonberry leaves. It is suitable for the preparation of fruit drinks, linden and raspberry broths, chamomile, mint teas. It's easy to prepare the infusion. Pour the herb into a brewing flask, fill with hot water and put the container in the oven for a while. Hot steam mixed with herbal essence will penetrate through the clay pores of the vessel, saturates the water with taste, saturates it with useful substances.

Herbalist, handcrafted using technologies known for hundreds of years, you can buy in our store. Suchceramic teapot for teawill keep the benefits and warmth of the infusions. It is believed that boiling water destroys in herbs tea collection healing trace elements. Want to get a flavorful and healthy herbal drink? Worth buyingclay teapot in online storeand brew fragrant herbs in the oven.

Some herbalists come with a special brew flask. The clay herbalist can also be used as a regular ceramic teapot for black, white, green tea. The lid of the product fits snugly to the vessel, the clay retains heat for a long time. That's why tea collection in such a container it brews well and cools slowly.

5 Benefits of Tea Pottery

Due to the heat capacity of clay, the drink does not cool down for a long time, but is stored in a vessel, like in a thermos.

A ceramic teapot with a strainer preserves beneficial properties and vitamins in tea.

The shape of the product makes it possible to infuse the drink with uniform heating. The tea acquires an unusual taste and aroma.

The dishes look beautiful. In addition to ceramic cups, an oil can, a sugar bowl with themed designs, the clay herbalist adds a special authentic flavor to the tea ceremony.

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Double wall kettle

Original porcelain - thermal kettle has double walls of both the body and the lid. It is designed for quality brewing tea, as well as for the preparation of infusions, decoctions from medicinal and aromatic herbs... Recommended to brew green tea.

According to the conclusion of the Institute of Herbal Medicine and Natural Medicine, the thermal kettle maintains the temperature of the steam bath for 40 minutes.

The effectiveness of using the kettle has been confirmed by studies carried out at the Institute of Herbal Medicine and Natural Medicine.

Characteristics of thermoporcelain

• Handmade two-foot porcelain;
• maintains a temperature regime from 87 degrees to 63 degrees for 1 hour;
• designed for high-quality brewing tea, as well as for the effective extraction of biologically active substances from medicinal and aromatic herbs.

Instructions for use

Rinse the teapot with hot water, place the tea leaves (vegetable raw materials) in it and pour boiling water over it. Close the teapot with a lid, while turning the holes in the lid towards the handle. If you use tea leaves, flowers, grass, then stand for 15-20 minutes, if the fruits, stems, roots, tubers of plants - 30-40 minutes. It is advisable to use the amount of infusion at the rate of a teaspoon per 200 ml of boiling water. After the specified time, the holes on the lid of the kettle should be aligned with the spout of the thermal kettle. Fill a cup with hot tea. You should not contain tea (infusion, decoction) for more than 24 hours.

Note

When brewing tea, you should drink it without diluting boiling water, while maintaining all the aromatic and taste qualities.
When brewing tea in a thermal kettle, you save tea leaves more than twice.