Teapots

Teapots are one of those rare things that are exquisitely lovely and serve as great decorative pieces, and also quite practical at the same time. If you are a tea lover, then a teapot is practically a must!

There are several different kinds, mainly porcelain, glass, and ceramic. And contrary to popular belief, the purpose of a teapot is to brew tea, not to boil water - that is what a kettle is for.

How to Make Tea in a Teapot

Place water and your tea in the teapot, then place it on the stove and bring it to a low boil. It is recommended that you remove the teapot almost immediately after brewing, because the longer it brews, the more that the tannins will get dissolves, and this leads to a very bitter tea.

If you are looking a less bitter tea than average, then also use loose tea in your teapot instead of tea bags. Tea bag leaves are ground very fine which gives them a more bitter taste. If you do use loose tea, also use a strainer to filter out tea leaves.