Other than tea leaves, the number one required ingredient for tea is hot water. It would be very easy to heat water for tea in a pot or saucepan on the stove, but with technological advancements and logical material design, there are better and faster ways. This brings us to the tea kettle, a device … Read moreBest Tea Kettle
Brewing tea requires hot water, tea, and something to place all of this into in order to steep; to let hot water extract the flavor, aroma, and nutrients from the tea leaves. While any pot would do the trick, a teapot made just for the purpose of steeping will bring about the best results and … Read moreBest Teapot
When stripped down to its essence, the very act of making tea is extremely simple – combine hot water and tea leaves. However, getting that perfect cup after this apparently simple task may not be as easy as it sounds without the right equipment. In order to do that, it would help to learn how … Read moreHow to Use a Tea Infuser
While brewing tea can be a simple process of placing tea leaves in hot water, having the correct tools can highly enhance the flavor of the end result. A Yixing teapot can help a good tea taste excellent. What is a Yixing Teapot? The Yixing Teapot is a traditional teapot used for brewing tea. Originating … Read moreYixing Teapot User Guide
It is said that it was during the 17th and 18th century that the first Cast Iron Teapots were made in Japan. However, there are accounts of the cast iron teapot being present during the Sen no Rikyu period, the historical figure most famous for influencing the Traditional Japanese “Way of Tea.” Known as Tetsubin … Read moreA Complete Guide to Cast Iron Teapots
Tea has been a popular drink for centuries. And, as noted from the many articles here on TeaMinded, there are variety long-standing traditions surrounding the brewing and drinking of loose leaf tea. Various cultures have different customs and tools deemed most proper for preparing and drinking tea. And, while often overlooked (and not traditionally considered), … Read moreHow To Brew Tea Using a Traditional French Press
Introducing the Rishi Tea Simple Brew Loose Leaf Teapot This Rishi Teapot is created for ultimate convenience. You can watch your tea unfurl and steep in this high quality glass vessel. The unique design of this teapot is made with ease-of-use in mind. All you need to do is add your loose-leaf tea and hot water, before you … Read moreBest Easy to Use Teapot for Loose Leaf Tea