© Provided by Popular ScienceIt's tea time.
There's little more comforting than steeping your tea the old-fashioned way: in a teapot large enough to allow leaves to expand and develop their full taste. A good vessel will also let you pour into dainty, delicate cups and enjoy a proper afternoon tea session with meditative attention and old-fashioned charm. Get your own, and make tea time a little more elegant.
Made of Borosilicate: Hiware 1000ml Glass Teapot
© Provided by Popular ScienceMicrowave-safe.
This teapot has a beautiful design with a silver lid, but its all-glass, heat-resistant body is distinctively modern. It comes with a removable stainless steel mesh infuser so that you can filter loose leaves. The spout never drips, but pours with elegance. It's even safe for the microwave or stovetop-so you can use it as a water boiler, or just quickly reheated or kept warm on a low open flame.
Traditional choice: TOWA Workshop Japanese Tetsubin Tea Kettle
© Provided by Popular ScienceSuper stable and well-built.
This traditional, Japanese-style teapot is made out of cast iron, so it's sturdy and heat-retaining. You can enjoy a pot with your afternoon book without worrying about the water getting cold. The cast-iron body also distributes heat evenly; you can boil (or warm-up) your tea on a low flame on the stovetop. It has a built-in infuser that lets flavors expand, and comes in a variety of capacities and subtle designs-this 650 ml version is perfect for tea for two.
Match your kitchen: FORLIFE Curve Teapot with Infuser, 45-Ounce
© Provided by Popular ScienceA cheerful, sweet, and retro option to liven up your home.
This shapely ceramic teapot is great for filling bigger mugs of tea, and for a cheerful, splash of color in your kitchen. It has a 24-ounce (700ml) capacity, and comes in eye-catching shades like lime, carrot, or turquoise. It comes with an infuser with a metal tab for easy removal. It's dishwasher safe, and if you'd like to, you can even buy a set of matching cups.
A cheerful, sweet, and retro option to liven up your home.
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