Clay Kettle Set With Set of 4 Cups

There are numerous benefits of using a clay pot for tea brewing. The unglazed clay inside the teapot softens the texture of the water , therefore making the infusion silkier and more luxurious on the palate. Unglazed clay is also porous, retaining the aromatic oils of every tea brewed in the pot. Why Clay Tea pot is better? High-fired teapots with a finer, thinner clay are excellent for use with any tea and a must for Green, White and Oolong teas. Low-fired teapots that use a thicker and more porous clay work best for Black Tea. A teapot  is a vessel used for steeping tea leaves or a herbal mix in boiling or near-boiling water , and for serving the resulting infusion which is called  tea. It is one of the core components of teaware. Dry tea is available either in tea bags or as loose tea , in which case a tea infuser or tea strainer  may be of some assistance, either to hold the leaves as they steep or to catch the leaves inside the teapot when the tea is poured. Teapots usually have an opening with a lid at their top, where the dry tea and hot water are added, a handle for holding by hand and a spout through which the tea is served. Some teapots have a strainer built-in on the inner edge of the spout. A small air hole in the lid is often created to stop the spout from dripping and splashing when tea is poured. In modern times, a thermally insulating   cover called a tea cosy may be used to enhance the steeping process or to prevent the contents of the teapot from cooling too rapidly. The history of teapots is as colourful and exciting as tea itself. Tea is perhaps the most famous consumed beverage enjoyed by billions of individuals around the world every single day. While we all have our favourite mug that no one else can use, we are still invariably drawn to that pretty cute teapot with a homemade woollen cosy, or one of the many elaborate Chinese or Japanese designed large pots with a rich history behind how they came about.We know that tea originated in mainland China, then spread to the Japan, Korea, India (with the British) and later to other parts of the world including Europe and America. The evolution of teapots in different countries and cultures makes a compelling story and one that mirrored the development tea drinking cultures through the ages. The teapot was invented in China during the Yuan Dynasty. It was probably derived from ceramic kettles and wine pots, which were made of bronze and other metals and were a feature of Chinese life for thousands of years. Tea preparation during previous dynasties did not use a teapot.In the Tang Dynasty, a cauldron was used to boil ground tea, which was served in bowls. Song Dynasty tea was made by boiling water in a kettle then pouring the water into a bowl with finely ground tea leaves. A brush was then used to stir the tea. Written evidence of a teapot appears in the Yuan Dynasty text Jiyuan Conghua, which describes a teapot that the author, Cai Shizhan, bought from the scholar Sun Daoming . By the Ming Dynasty  teapots were widespread in China. The earliest example of a teapot that has survived to this day seems to be the one in theFlagstaff House Museum of Teaware ; it has been dated to 1513 and is attributed to Gongchun.Early teapots, like those still used in modern  Gongfu tea ceremony, are small by western standards. They use a higher ratio of leaves to water, which enables the brewer to control the variables of brewing to create several small infusions. After brewing, tea would then be decanted into a separate vessel, and distributed into the small cups of several drinkers, and brewed again. This allows the tea to be skillfully brewed, and for the flavor changes to be experienced through the various infusions.Many traditional Chinese teaware is yixing ware. Yixing and other regional clays are left unglazed. This allows the clay to absorb the flavor of the teas brewed over time, and enhance the flavor of the tea going forward. Some Gongfu practioners designate their unglazed pots for specific types, sometimes even specific varietals of tea.From the end of the 17th century tea was shipped from China to Europe as part of the export of exotic spices and luxury goods. The ships that brought the tea also carried porcelain  teapots. The majority of these teapots were painted in blue and white underglaze. Porcelain, being completely vitrified, will withstand sea water without damage, so the teapots were packed below deck whilst the tea was stowed above deck to ensure that it remained dry.Tea drinking in Europe was initially the preserve of the upper classes, due to the expense. Porcelain teapots were particularly desirable because porcelain could not be made in Europe at that time. It wasn’t until 1708 that Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus devised a way of making porcelain in Dresden , Germany, and started the  Meissen factory in 1710. When European potteries began to make their own tea wares they were inspired by the Chinese designs. Indian Teapots and Tea kettles: Tea was first introduced as a beverage to India by the British rulers as a former colony under the reign of Queen Victoria. Before that, the tea plant (Camellia Sinensis) was used by local Indians only for medicinal purposes; which ironically has been the main reason for the resurgence of tea as a health drink the last few years. In all earnest, tea became popular among the masses as a recreational drink only in the first half of the 20th century. Today India remains the leading producer and consumer of tea in the world. Tea is mostly made in aluminium or stainless steel utensils in India while it is served in cups or mugs made of porcelain or ceramic. In rural India, tea is still consumed in earthen pots or cups made of red clay. During formal occasions such as festivals and functions, teapots made of bone china or porcelain are used in different parts of the country. White teapots are standard across the country. A glass teapot set is used at special ceremonies to make a good impression on guests, served in glass cups and the best table clothes. The trend among the younger generation, however, is a funky teapot to impress their friends or, like in Europe, a more practical tea set for one. Reasons why to use Clay products in Daily life: 1. They’re heat-resistant 2.Safer for microwaves 3.They’re perfect for milk and milk products 4.Promotes Indian handicraft 5.They’re classy