Using different teapots for different types of tea enhances each tea's flavor. Learn to use different teapots with this free tea brewing video series.
Cast iron teapots hold heat for a prolonged amount of time. Learn to use a cast iron teapot with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.
Ceramic teapots are small because they do not hold heat as long as other teapots. Learn to use a ceramic teapot with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.
Glass teapots are useful for brightly colored and flowered teas. Learn to use a glass teapot with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.
A Japanese kyusu teapot is designed to brew Japanese green tea that requires quick infusions. Learn to use a kyusu teapot with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.
Yixing teapots are designed to brew black and oolong teas that release flavors into the walls of the teapot. Learn to use a yixing teapot with tips from a tea lounge owner in this free tea brewing video.
Summary: Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, second only to water. It is an infusion of processed leaves, buds, or twigs of a tea bush steeped in hot water, offering a multitude of subtle medicinal benefits and comfort. Originating in southeast Asia, tea has an array of creation myths, including Chinese Emperor Shennong's serendipitous consumption of the mystic beverage in 2737 BC. Containing over seven hundred chemicals, tea possesses proven health benefits like antioxidants, heart disease prevention, blood pressure normalization, and aiding digestion. Whether drinking for spiritual fulfillment or medicinal aid, tea is a comforting beverage enjoyed hot or cold, green or black, sweet or earthy.
Before brewing tea, picking out the right teapot produces the best cup of tea. In this free tea brewing video series, a tea lounge owner demonstrates how to use different types of teapots. Learn to use different Japanese designed teapots as well as pots made from ceramic, cast iron, and glass. Learn which teas are best for each type of pot. Start brewing the perfect cup of tea with this informative guide.
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Expert: Kim Pham co-owns the Kaleisia Tea Lounge in Tampa since 2004. She has traveled extensively to cultivate her knowledge of tea and learn the supply chain from start to finish. Through her business, Kim offers a wide range of workshops to share her love of tea with the community.