Teawares and Equipment
Teacups, teapots, and anything used to enjoy tea and prepare tea.
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Tea Kettle Philosophy — Loud vs. Soft
Once again the tea kettle is on the boil and the time has come to contemplate some of life’s deepest mysteries. Let’s see, I solved the mystery of how lint gets in my navel and the difference and similarity between “something” and “nothing.” What’s left? How about the concepts of living “loud” vs. living “soft”?… Continue reading
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Tea Kettles Galore, Part II
Fee, fie, foe, fum — which tea kettle is the one? Part I covered the first two items you need to consider when choosing the right tea kettle to serve your tea prep needs for years to come. In Part II, I cover items 3, 4, and 5, plus how to choose a good electric… Continue reading
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Tea Kettles Galore, Part I
Fee, fie, foe, fum — which tea kettle is the one? Go to any kitchenwares store or Website, and you’ll see tea kettles galore, both stove top models and electric ones with a variety of features. But is more better? And why should you care? Some say the most important ingredient in a good pot… Continue reading
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Tea Station Interlopers
For those of us who live the “tea life,” one element is just as essential in our kitchen as a stove or a refrigerator: a tea station. As a true, diehard tea drinker, I have one prominently placed for easy access whenever the irresistible urge to indulge strikes (which is several times a day). “What’s… Continue reading
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Automatic Teamakers
Making a cup of tea can be a very simple process. Heat water to the proper point, throw in a tea bag and steep for a suitable period of time. But in this, the era of the iPod, the iPad, the iPhone and numerous other technological marvels, it’s no surprise that there are gadgets that… Continue reading
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Items That Can Make Great Teabag Holders
In case you’re not one of those people with lots of well-meaning friends and family who buy you teabag holders, I have a few suggestions for things you can substitute. I’m assuming, of course, that you use teabags at least now and then to steep up a nice, tasty cup of tea. You also most… Continue reading
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The Difference a Teacup Makes
A teacup is a teacup is a teacup — right? Uh, well, to many of us, yes. But to others of us… There is that section of the population that observes a vast difference in the flavor of tea when it is sipped daintily from a teacup and saucer made of fine bone china or… Continue reading
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Getting the Temperature Right with Tea Thermometers
All you diehard tea drinkers know that different teas need different water temperatures. Too hot and your tea ends up being cooked instead of steeped. Too cool and the flavors inside those wonderful tea leaves won’t be unleashed. So, how do you know when it’s right? Tea thermometers, of course! Some tea aficionados say they… Continue reading
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Chef’s Choice Electric Glass Kettle 679
Some electric kettles are plain, no gadgets or gizmos, they just boil water. Others have more extra features than a Swiss army knife. But if you’re looking for a simple, easy to use electric kettle, I recommend the Chief’s Choice Electric 679 Glass Kettle. This kettle has many useful features, and a few problems. The lid… Continue reading
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Metal vs. Porcelain and Bone China Teapots
Teapots at 20 paces — march, turn, steep! Wait a minute. This isn’t a fair contest. Different teapots steep differently and are, therefore, suited to different teas (all the more reason to have a bevy comprised of at least one teapot for each type of tea you have). Case in point: metal teapots vs. teapots… Continue reading
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