Metal teapots: types, pros and cons

It is easy to guess that a small vessel for making tea is usually called a teapot.

There are many types of dummies, but today we will consider metal models.

The design of the kettle for brewing tea is quite simple. This is a generally round dish with a spout for pouring a drink and a sieve for sifting out tea leaves.

There is a special hole in the lid of the teapot. It promotes proper brewing, as well as the passage of air and steam.

Teapots made of metal have their advantages and disadvantages.

Pros are as follows:

• reliability and durability;
• metal retains heat for a long time;
• attractive appearance;
• easy care.

There are also disadvantages:

• a coating of low-quality metals can react with tannic acid, which is found in tea leaves, and as a result, the drink acquires a metallic taste;
• you can get burns, because the surface is very hot, for the same reason you can not put metal teapots on the table without a stand.

Today, teapots for brewing tea are made from various metals, which have both advantages and disadvantages. Typically, metal teapots are of the following types.

• From stainless steel. It is a very strong and durable material.Steel kettle withstands high temperatures, has an attractive appearance. But the surface of such dishes cannot be cleaned with abrasive products, since scratches can remain on it.

• Cast iron. The homeland of cast iron dummies is Ancient China. They are heavy, strong and durable, but they should be protected from shock. Such vessels come in a variety of shapes and are often decorated with decor. The thick bottom and walls retain heat for a long time, fully revealing the true taste and aroma of strong varieties of tea, but are not suitable for light varieties with an exquisite taste. Due to the tendency to rust (since cast iron has an iron component), such vessels are coated with enamel inside.

• Enamelled. These are the same cast-iron teapots, but completely covered with enamel. Its layer gives the dishes even greater strength. These teapots are easy to clean and have an aesthetic appearance. You should know that an enameled kettle may crack due to a sharp change in temperature, you can not boil water in it, it does not tolerate shocks.

• Copper. Such teapots are not only dishes for making tea, but also a very beautiful, stylish and expensive thing in the interior. Copper teapots can be tinned inside (covered with a thin layer of tin that protects copper from corrosion) and un tinned. Copper ware distributes heat well and has antiseptic properties. Copper dishes are recommended to be washed in warm water without abrasive products, with non-rigid sponges, and it is imperative to wipe them dry.

• Brass. Brass is an alloy based on copper and zinc, with the addition of tin, nickel and some other metals. Such teapots are not cheap, but very effective, many of them are antique relics. Usually they are made very elegantly and have a wooden handle. Brass teapots are also tinned food tin and un tinned. They require careful and delicate handling.

• Nickel plated. Nickel-plated teapots shine beautifully and are very practical. They are easy to care for, durable and hygienic. They should be washed with hot water.

In order to choose the right metal teapot, When buying, you should pay attention to the following details.

• A teapot is best purchased at a specialized store where quality teas and coffee are sold or at a good point of sale for tableware.
• Ideally, you need to purchase several teapots of different sizes in order to make tea for everyday use and in case guests arrive. The first option may have a volume of 1 liter, the second - 2 liters or more.
• A classic round teapot is preferable, it evenly distributes and retains heat, and also perfectly reveals the taste and aroma of tea leaves.
• Carefully inspect the brewing tank; it should not have chips, cracks or other defects.
• The lid should fit snugly against the kettle and be sure to have a small hole for steam to escape.
• An ideal teapot spout is thick at the base and thin at the end; it should look up and be firmly attached to the teapot.
• The handle should be comfortable for capturing the shape and positioned so that the hand does not touch the hot metal.

Delicious and fragrant tea, drunk early in the morning, energizes people for many hours of a working day. A correctly selected metal teapot will help you prepare this wonderful drink and give you aesthetic pleasure from contemplating its appearance.

You will learn more about metal teapots by watching the following video.