Teapot
Coffee Pot
Teapot Coffee Pot: Frequently Asked Questions
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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