Tea presses, infusers, and cup teapots are very similar. Using the same design as the French coffee press, what they are used for is to brew actual loose tea leaves. There are many advantages of using these instead of conventional tea bags and brewers. For one thing, they save on waste. While the tea itself is biodegradable right away, the bag container isn’t and takes time to break down. Using just the tea leaves means no bags to throw away after just one, maybe two cups. The next thing that makes these products so good is that you can use tea leaves that are fresh, straight from your garden, or the produce aisle at your local health food store. With boxed store bought teas, who knows how long they have been sitting on the shelf, and many are stale, or have lost their flavor.
These presses are interesting. They have a container that is slightly longer than a standard tube or even perhaps a carafe. They a lid that is tightly fit on it and a strainer press that contains a handle, and all you do is simply add tea and hot water to it before putting on the lid. After your tea is done steeping, the leave will be at the bottom, with the delicious brew on the top. In some cases, your strainer might have two different strainers, one located at the top and one at the bottom and this will form a basket that is easy to clean.
You will find there are a number of sizes the infuser teapots come in, and in general they will handle between two and four cups at a single time. Now, they aren’t a specialty item, but they are difficult to find in most stores. Normally, you will have to go to a local teashop or online to get one. But if you do go online, take some things to heart.
If you are new to tea infusers, small cup teapots or even presses, then look around before buying. Take the time to do some price comparisons and see what you can choose from. Look at brands, products available and various online retailers. They will not only have difference in prices, but products and reviews often as well. This will help you to understand a product better, and see what real customers think about it.
Now as far as the tea leaves go, there are also options for buying the leaves. You can of course grow some in containers, or in a small location in your garden, etc. and some of these grow extremely well in just about any climate. Seeds or starter plants are often very cheap. In the case where you don’t have any place to grow, then you can find fresh tea leaves at your local grocer in the produce aisle, or from an organic foods store. Buying in bulk will save you money, but if you are new to drinking tea, smaller quantities may be more appropriate until you find a tea you really like.
Tags: Food, home accessories, tea, Teapots
