Tea lovers will tell you: the choice of teapot is important in the preparation of tea. 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 known as Cha No Yu. Why choose a cast iron teapot? Let's take a closer look.
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Glass teapot: what are its characteristics?
The choice of glass teapot designs is wide, but don't stop at the aesthetics of your product or its water capacity. Other criteria should be taken into account when choosing your glass teapot.
A teapot with no memory
The glass teapot is one of those teapots with no memory. 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 brew different types of teas, such as green tea, Assam black tea, etc.
The different filters available for a glass teapot
Several types of filters or infusers are available on the glass teapot. You can choose a glass teapot with a glass filter to enjoy complete product transparency. The downside is that the filter comes in the form of a basket with grooves at the bottom of the infuser, and small pieces of leaves or spices can get stuck inside.
The glass teapot can also have a removable stainless steel filter. This can be a spiral stainless steel filter that works like a spring to hook onto the spout of the pot, or a piston-style filter like those used 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 brew all kinds of loose-leaf teas with large or small leaves, pieces of fruit, etc.
A closer look at the borosilicate glass teapot
The borosilicate glass teapot is particularly renowned for its quality and above all for being a resistant product. The glass is made of borates and silica, which allows it to withstand temperatures ranging from -20°C to 150°C. The borosilicate glass teapot can also be used as a kettle, and you can heat water on any type of hob, except induction. It is important to note that glass is not an insulating material and the handle gets very hot when you remove it from the heat.
Glass teapot: what are the advantages?
The downside of the glass teapot is that it retains very little heat. You will therefore need to drink your cups of tea at "tea time" fairly quickly if you like them hot. However, the glass teapot has several advantages.
An eco-friendly teapot
Glass is a durable and resistant material, unless you drop your teapot! It is indeed one of the materials that resists corrosion, unlike cast iron for example, or scratches. Glass is 100% recyclable.
A transparent colour to enjoy the infusion
The glass teapot allows you to watch the infusion and see the water take on its full colour. It is particularly recommended for presentation teas or those that deserve to be admired, such as tea flowers.
The glass teapot: an easy-to-clean teapot
Another advantage of the glass teapot is its ease of maintenance. Some models are dishwasher safe, and if not, a simple clean or rinse with water is enough, leaving your teapot to dry without its lid.