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Tea enthusiasts will tell you: selecting the teapot is important in tea preparation. It has become a true ritual in some 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 take a look.
Discover our glass teapots
The choice of design for glass teapots is varied, but don't just focus on the aesthetics of your product or its water capacity. Other criteria should be considered when choosing your glass teapot.
The glass teapot is one of those memory-free teapots. What does this mean? Unlike other materials such as cast iron, porcelain, etc., the tea infusion will not impregnate your teapot. Glass is a neutral material that will allow you to infuse different types of teas, such as green tea, Assam black tea, etc.
Several types of filters or infusers are available on the glass teapot. You can choose a glass teapot with a glass filter for complete product transparency. The disadvantage is that the filter comes in the form of a basket with grooves at the bottom of the infuser and small leaf pieces or spices get stuck in it.
The glass teapot can also have a removable stainless steel filter. This can be a spiral stainless steel filter that looks like a spring to be attached to the spout of the pot, or a filter in the form of a piston like for coffee.
Finally, you can choose a glass teapot with a stainless steel filter or infuser that comes in the form of a finely perforated basket. You can infuse all kinds of loose teas with large or small leaves, fruit pieces, etc.
The borosilicate glass teapot is particularly known for its quality and especially for being a durable product. The glass is made of borates and silica, which allows it to withstand temperatures between -20°C and 150°C. The borosilicate glass teapot can also be used as a kettle and you can heat water on any type of stove, except induction. It's important to note that glass is not an insulating material and the handle gets very hot when you remove it from the heat.
The disadvantage of the glass teapot is that it retains very little heat. You'll therefore need to drink your cups of tea at "tea time" quite quickly if you like them hot. However, the glass teapot has several advantages.
Glass is a durable and resistant material, unless you drop your teapot! It is indeed one of the materials resistant to corrosion, unlike cast iron, for example, or scratches. Glass is 100% recyclable.
The glass teapot allows you to observe the infusion and see the water take on its full color. It is particularly recommended for presentation teas or those that deserve to be contemplated like flowering teas.
Another advantage of the glass teapot is its ease of maintenance. Some models are dishwasher safe and if not, cleaning or rinsing with water is sufficient, letting your teapot dry without its lid.
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