Tea lovers will tell you: the selection of the 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 known as Cha No Yu. Why choose a cast iron teapot? Let us take a closer look.
Electric teapot: what criteria should you use to make your choice?
The design of electric teapot models is quite varied and the choice depends mainly on the use you intend to make of your purchase. You will need to pay attention to other criteria such as capacity, machine power, type of tea, programming and options. Let us take a closer look.
Power and heating speed
The power of an electric teapot varies between 1,000 and 1,500 watts. The higher the power of your electric teapot, the shorter the heating time. The power will also have an impact on keeping your water warm.
The capacity and volume of the teapot
The capacity of an electric teapot varies between 1 and 1.5 litres of water, so it all depends on how you plan to use your appliance. If you think you will only use it occasionally, you can opt for a 1-litre teapot. On the other hand, if your whole family enjoys tea, opt for purchasing a machine with a capacity of 1.5 litres.
The type of tea for your appliance
Some electric teapots only work with capsules, which saves you having to measure out your tea. You buy the tea capsules compatible with your machine in store and the machine takes care of the rest. The disadvantage of this type of electric teapot is that you can only make tea one cup at a time.
Other electric teapots allow the use of traditional loose-leaf tea. Some of these machines offer the possibility of manually adjusting the infusion, the water temperature, and you must dose your tea yourself. The glass teapot is better suited for yellow, white and green teas, while the stainless steel one is more appropriate for green, black and red tea.
Tea preparation programmes
On most machines, the water temperature is adjustable between 50 and 100 °C. The best-performing models allow you to manage the temperature in 5 °C increments with 10 programming levels.
The most innovative electric teapot models make it possible to adjust the temperature, the intensity of the tea or the type of tea, the infusion time and temperature. Other models have an infuser or filter that lifts to stop the infusion.
Tea machine: what options are available?
You may have several options to choose from depending on the electric teapot model. For example, this could include automatic shut-off, the kettle function for simply heating water, the infuser that lifts according to the tea infusion and is removable for easier maintenance, etc.
Electric teapot: what are the advantages?
The price of an electric teapot varies between 30 and over 300 euros. A quality product offers advantages for keen tea lovers.
A perfect infusion of your tea
The electric teapot has the advantage of allowing quick, easy preparation tailored to your type of tea. The water keep-warm function does not alter the flavours of your drink.
With an electric teapot, you get the best flavours and benefits from your teas. Adjusting the water temperature and the infusion time promotes the release of flavours. With the right appliance, your tea time will be perfect!