Category: Tea Gear

How to Use a Tea Strainer: Types, Tea Infusers & Brewing Tips

Loose-leaf tea can look intimidating when you are used to dropping a tea bag into a mug. There are leaves to measure, different brewing tools to choose from, and one obvious question at the end: how do you keep all those leaves out of your cup? That is where tea strainers and tea infusers come …

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Tea Spoons for Tea: Uses, Sizes & How to Choose the Right Spoon

The humble tea spoon may be one of the smallest pieces on the tea table, but it plays a surprisingly useful role. From measuring loose-leaf tea to stirring sugar into a freshly brewed cup, the right spoon can make tea preparation a little easier while also adding a polished touch to the experience. Tea spoons …

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How to Choose a Teapot: Materials, Sizes & Best Teapots for Every Tea

A good teapot does more than hold hot water and tea leaves. Its size, shape, material, heat retention, and infuser design can all influence how convenient the brewing process feels and, in some cases, how the tea develops in the pot. That does not mean you need an expensive or highly specialized teapot to make …

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