We had two, I broke them both, and now I'm tasked with buying a teapot. It needs to be somewhere around 30 oz. and ideally doesn't dribble down the side when you pour.
This one looks pretty good, and the price isn't too insane. It comes in several colors to match the kitchen, too.
This one, just because it's gorgeous. There's a blue version, too. It's also cast iron, so good luck breaking it.
And as far as the drips, I'd recommend you get one of these. A friend of mine who is a total tea-snob got me something similar years ago and it's been great.
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The upside is that these problems are potentially soluble.
If you can, try to get one made out of iron. That is what my fiancee uses and it works really well. Plus, you won't be able to break it so easily.
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Only china and porcelain will do if you are serious about your tea.
Get yourself a Japanese or British-made one, desirably one that comes with a strainer, or one with an opening that accepts standard "#244" strainer/diffuser cup.
Ideally, for the fullest enjoyment, the teacups and saurcers should match, so you ought to be looking at it context of 1 teapot + 4 or 6 place-sittings (i.e. + 8 or 12 piece).
I buy my Whittard teas from this woman. She must be having it good, because I drink ~10 cups a day at least, and so does my wife. This merchant also carries [url=http://www.anniesteatime.com/cgi-bin/pageprosr?db=teapot.db^fl=file2#tp885]teapots[/url], although you can find stuff like that in many places if you begin looking. Reputable places to start looking are EnglishTeaStore.com and TeaDog.com.
Have you looked at tetsubin? They are Japanese cast iron pots that are usually enameled on the interior. I have a nailhead tetsubin that I like. It looks something like this:
It retains heat very well. They also usually come with a stainless infuser if you use loose tea, but can be removed for bags.
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If you're looking for a teapot using just regular old tea bags, may I suggest picking up the IngenuiTEA starter set from Adagio as well? You might convert to using good tea instead of the dusty crap in tea bags.
Yeah, I know, it's a little lame, but the one with the blue label, like I said, is quite tasty. Besides, you know someone at Adagio actually made the blends and just put diggnation labels on the cans to sell them.
I'm very impatient and went with Luna's approach about 3 years ago. I've got an electric water boiler, fill it, press the button, presto! Very hot water in less than a minute. Then you can use whatever nice teapot you care for. (the one Jolly Bill linked is indeed pretty but I'm too clumsy to own something like that) For when I'm out camping, I bring an aluminum tea kettle that I can just hang over the fire. Again, only for heating the water.
Yeah, I know, it's a little lame, but the one with the blue label, like I said, is quite tasty. Besides, you know someone at Adagio actually made the blends and just put diggnation labels on the cans to sell them.
True, but I can't help but think that it sounds like a sex position or a gangster nickname for a type of torture.
"Oh honey, that Kevin Rose Tea Blend manoeuvrer was fantastic!"
"Tell us where you hid the money or we'll give you the Kevin Rose Tea Blend until you talk!"
Yeah, I know, it's a little lame, but the one with the blue label, like I said, is quite tasty. Besides, you know someone at Adagio actually made the blends and just put diggnation labels on the cans to sell them.
True, but I can't help but think that it sounds like a sex position or a gangster nickname for a type of torture.
"Oh honey, that Kevin Rose Tea Blend manoeuvrer was fantastic!"
"Tell us where you hid the money or we'll give you the Kevin Rose Tea Blend until you talk!"
I like Kevin Rose, and even I think the "Kevin Rose tea blend" is pretty sketchy.
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Cannot recommend this highly enough. Had one for 2 years and it's worked flawlessly. Convenient, attractive, and handy for heating water and putting it on the table if you have occasion for that sort of use.
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Cannot recommend this highly enough. Had one for 2 years and it's worked flawlessly. Convenient, attractive, and handy for heating water and putting it on the table if you have occasion for that sort of use.
Cannot recommend this highly enough. Had one for 2 years and it's worked flawlessly. Convenient, attractive, and handy for heating water and putting it on the table if you have occasion for that sort of use.
I had this one. It cools off way too quickly.
That hasn't been a problem for me, but I pretty much use it for only one or two cups at a time.
In any case, it reheats pretty quickly, too!
I say this one, just cause it looks so awesome.
I don't have one but I've been wanting one of these for a while.
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I'm better at teabags.
Occasionally
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Are you looking for an electric pot, a stovetop one, or just a ceramic one you pour the boiling water into from a kettle?
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Wouldn't you rather have a teabot?
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Just a ceramic-esqe one. Hot water + teabags = tea.
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This one looks pretty good, and the price isn't too insane. It comes in several colors to match the kitchen, too.
This one, just because it's gorgeous. There's a blue version, too. It's also cast iron, so good luck breaking it.
And as far as the drips, I'd recommend you get one of these. A friend of mine who is a total tea-snob got me something similar years ago and it's been great.
Duoae wrote:
If you can, try to get one made out of iron. That is what my fiancee uses and it works really well. Plus, you won't be able to break it so easily.
For instance, there are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance. ~Ron Shelton, Bull Durham, 1988
Only china and porcelain will do if you are serious about your tea.
Get yourself a Japanese or British-made one, desirably one that comes with a strainer, or one with an opening that accepts standard "#244" strainer/diffuser cup.
Ideally, for the fullest enjoyment, the teacups and saurcers should match, so you ought to be looking at it context of 1 teapot + 4 or 6 place-sittings (i.e. + 8 or 12 piece).
I buy my Whittard teas from this woman. She must be having it good, because I drink ~10 cups a day at least, and so does my wife. This merchant also carries [url=http://www.anniesteatime.com/cgi-bin/pageprosr?db=teapot.db^fl=file2#tp885]teapots[/url], although you can find stuff like that in many places if you begin looking. Reputable places to start looking are EnglishTeaStore.com and TeaDog.com.
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The only tea I drink is sweet, iced tea. Damn visiting the grandparents in Alabama every summer.
*Legion* wrote:
Have you looked at tetsubin? They are Japanese cast iron pots that are usually enameled on the interior. I have a nailhead tetsubin that I like. It looks something like this:
It retains heat very well. They also usually come with a stainless infuser if you use loose tea, but can be removed for bags.
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If you're looking for a teapot using just regular old tea bags, may I suggest picking up the IngenuiTEA starter set from Adagio as well? You might convert to using good tea instead of the dusty crap in tea bags.
They also carry some signature diggnation blends, and the one with the blue label is quite good.
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"Kevin Rose Tea Blend"
SRSLY?
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Pipe Threader Manual wrote:
Yeah, I know, it's a little lame, but the one with the blue label, like I said, is quite tasty. Besides, you know someone at Adagio actually made the blends and just put diggnation labels on the cans to sell them.
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I'm very impatient and went with Luna's approach about 3 years ago. I've got an electric water boiler, fill it, press the button, presto! Very hot water in less than a minute. Then you can use whatever nice teapot you care for. (the one Jolly Bill linked is indeed pretty but I'm too clumsy to own something like that) For when I'm out camping, I bring an aluminum tea kettle that I can just hang over the fire. Again, only for heating the water.
It does look awesome and I'd order one in a heartbeat - but at 180 bucks... I guess not.
True, but I can't help but think that it sounds like a sex position or a gangster nickname for a type of torture.
"Oh honey, that Kevin Rose Tea Blend manoeuvrer was fantastic!"
"Tell us where you hid the money or we'll give you the Kevin Rose Tea Blend until you talk!"
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Pipe Threader Manual wrote:
*Legion* wrote:
Let me know when you get your teapot. I've got plenty of free teabags for you.
wordsmythe wrote:
*ba dum dum!*
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Pipe Threader Manual wrote:
If Apple made bongs...
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Cannot recommend this highly enough. Had one for 2 years and it's worked flawlessly. Convenient, attractive, and handy for heating water and putting it on the table if you have occasion for that sort of use.
Sturgeon's Law: 90% of everything is crud.
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Why do I instantly think of this?
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I had this one. It cools off way too quickly.
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Because you're a freak?
Fedaykin98 wrote:
wordsmythe wrote:
That hasn't been a problem for me, but I pretty much use it for only one or two cups at a time.
In any case, it reheats pretty quickly, too!
Sturgeon's Law: 90% of everything is crud.
iWeed?
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come on down to Rat Boy's nest!
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Go whole hog, get a samovar!
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