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Tea enthusiasts will tell you: selecting the right teapot is important in tea preparation. It has become a true ritual in certain countries, as is the case in Japan. The cast iron teapot is the symbol of this tea ceremony, also called Cha No Yu. Why choose a cast iron teapot? Let's break it down.
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The design of electric tea kettle models varies quite a bit and the choice mainly depends on how you'll use your purchase. You should be mindful of other criteria such as capacity, machine power, tea type, programming, and options. Let's break it down.
The power of an electric tea kettle varies between 1,000 and 1,500 watts. The higher the power of your electric tea kettle, the shorter the heating time. The power will also affect the keep-warm function.
The capacity of an electric tea kettle varies between 1 and 1.5 L of water, so it all depends on how you plan to use your device. If you think you'll only use it occasionally, you can opt for a 1 L kettle. However, if your whole family enjoys tea, prefer purchasing a machine with a 1.5 L capacity.
Some electric tea kettles only work with capsules, which saves you from having to measure your tea. You buy tea capsules in stores that are compatible with your machine and it handles the rest. The disadvantage of this type of electric tea kettle is that you can only make tea one cup at a time.
Other electric tea kettles allow the use of traditional loose tea. Some of these machines offer the ability to manually adjust the steeping, water temperature and you must measure your tea. The glass teapot is more suitable for yellow, white, and green teas, while stainless steel is better for green, black, and red teas.
On most machines, the water temperature is adjustable between 50 and 100°C. The most advanced models allow you to manage temperature in 5°C increments with 10 programming levels.
The most innovative electric tea kettle models offer the ability to adjust temperature, tea strength or tea type, steeping minutes and temperature. Other models have an infuser or filter that rises to stop the steeping process.
You can have several options depending on the electric tea kettle model. For example, these might include automatic shutoff, kettle function for simply heating water, an infuser that rises based on tea steeping and is removable for better maintenance, etc.
The price of an electric tea kettle ranges from 30 to over 300 euros. A quality product offers advantages for serious tea enthusiasts.
The electric tea kettle has the advantage of allowing quick, easy preparation adapted to your type of tea. The water keep-warm option doesn't alter your beverage's flavors.
With an electric tea kettle, you get the best flavors and benefits from teas. Adjusting water temperature and steeping time promotes the release of flavors. With the right device, your tea time will be perfect!
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