Some people who drink a cup of freshly brewed, strong tea only from time to time, prefer an ordinary plastic or metal teapot, which usually stands for months somewhere on the top shelf and is used extremely rarely. More often, they can make plain tea bags.
In homes where this refined and delicious drink is loved and appreciated, there is always a good dish for making it. True gourmets and connoisseurs recognize only porcelain, ceramic or earthenware for brewing. The process of tea drinking for them turns into a real tea ceremony.
However, old developments come to replace the old traditions, and now many modern housewives choose a glass teapot. Universality and interesting design decisions will help to find each model a worthy place in any kitchen.
Modern glass teapots have an original and stylish look. The variety and originality of the forms of the presented models is amazing. This attribute necessary for a tea ceremony can be quite ordinary or have a unique design. The glass teapot can be tall and oblong, made in the Japanese or Arabic style, or be round and very tiny, decorated in Chinese. Some models are made of a double layer of glass, and some are heated as a candle - tablets. For convenient brewing and comfortable tea drinking, they are made with a brewing flask, with a filter spring or with a strainer.
Outside, some samples can be absolutely smooth, without any images or have a beautiful and original design. Through a transparent surface it is very interesting to observe how the bound tea opens , releasing a bright flower.
Glass teapot can be faceted. Through the embossed surface it is pleasant to watch the tea-pots dance, and the glare of light begin to play with the brewing tea, which creates a beautiful amber shine.
When buying a glass teapot, you should first determine how many people will drink this delicious drink. A glass teapot can be very small, with a volume of only three hundred - four hundred milliliters, or very voluminous, able to accommodate up to one and a half - two liters of water and give the great taste of tea to a large, friendly company.
In order for the liquid not to spill, the kettle should be chosen with a narrowed nose, a height not lower than the level of the lid. The lid should close tightly and have a seal on the rim so that it does not fall out when tilted. A fall can damage her: she can crack or break. Broken dishes will have to be changed.
The handle should be tightly connected to the vessel. When you take the kettle in your hands, the curvature and thickness of the handle should cause a feeling of strength, comfort and reliability.
For a glass teapot to serve faithfully for a long time, it is necessary to properly care for it. Never forget that even though it is fire-resistant glass, there is a possibility that it can easily break from an awkward hit on a table or an acute angle, and it can also burst from a sharp temperature drop.
Not all dishes made even from heat-resistant glass can be directly affected by fire, this also applies to glass teapots. Try not to put it on a gas burner. Only some specially designed models can withstand candle fire.
Before use, the glass teapot, like any other brewware, should be rinsed with boiling water. During this time, the walls can warm up and will not burst when
brewing. Tea brewed in a warm teapot will give all the unsurpassed taste and enchanting aroma.
Dark plaque on the walls of the vessel resulting from tea leaves should not be cleaned with abrasive washcloths or cleaning powders. Such materials will not only scratch the glass, but can also cause cracks.
With the right choice and care for the glass chanik, you can get a feeling of warmth and peace during the tea party, and intimate conversations over a cup of hot, tasty tea will not go unnoticed - peace and harmony will always reign in your home.