{"id":14911,"date":"2022-04-20T16:39:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T14:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/uncategorized\/gli-accessori-per-preparare-un-buon-te\/"},"modified":"2023-04-24T17:34:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T15:34:52","slug":"gli-accessori-per-preparare-un-buon-te","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/en\/magazine-en\/how-to\/gli-accessori-per-preparare-un-buon-te\/","title":{"rendered":"The accessories for preparing a good cup of tea"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling lazyload\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center top;--awb-background-repeat:repeat-y;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/element_articolo_2mid-1000.png\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1996.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" id=\"magazine-article\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we\u2019re in a hurry, all we need is hot water and a tea bag.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if we love tea, its rituals, and, above all, taking our time to prepare it properly, then having the right accessories is fundamental. Let\u2019s start with the teapot. But the first and obvious question is: what kind is best?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s hard to give an answer that excludes many materials or models that are on the market. There\u2019s no such thing as the perfect teapot because each one satisfies a different need. Whether it\u2019s for you or for someone else, every material has its strengths and its weaknesses. So let\u2019s settle in and get ready to look at how the variables affect the end result. The search for your perfect teapot has begun! To each his own.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>CERAMIC OR PORCELAIN TEAPOT<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>These materials are perfect for those who love <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tradition and those who are prudent. Prudent? Yes, because they don\u2019t want to risk mixing flavors and, consequently, ruining the perfect tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ceramic and porcelain are, in fact, materials that \u201c<\/span><b>have no memory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d, or rather can be used for <\/span><b>any kind of tea<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, both pure and flavored, because, being glazed, these teapots don\u2019t absorb aroma, infusion after infusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not easy to tell these two materials apart and, in fact, they are often improperly used as synonyms. <\/span><b>Ceramic isn\u2019t always porcelain, but porcelain is always ceramic! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difference is the type of mixture: ceramic is often used for teapots, but also for dishes, vases, containers, and other everyday objects. Porcelain, despite being a subset of ceramic, is reserved for more high end objects. Therefore, it sets itself apart from ceramic due to its different mineral composition (it contains quartz and kaolinite which make it white) and a much higher baking temperature (up to 1300\u00b0C). In addition to being true \u201cjacks of all trades\u201d, switching effortlessly from green tea to black tea, ceramic and porcelain teapots have a low degree of thermal conduction and are thus able to keep tea warmer than many other materials. Even cleaning them is pretty simple. To return slightly yellowed porcelain teapots back to their original white, all you have to do is delicately rub damp table salt on their surface, while ceramic looks almost as good as new with water and vinegar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>CLAY TEAPOTS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If, on the other hand, you\u2019re looking for a <\/span><b>teapot \u201cwith memory\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you need to choose a model made from a porous material, like clay with an unglazed interior. With use and over time, the teapot absorbs and retains the aroma of the various teas and infusions. <\/span><b>\u201cCoated\u201d teapots<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thus improve extraction, but, so as to avoid contaminating them, it\u2019s recommended to use only one kind of tea for each clay teapot. To sum up, extreme purism is paid off with a flawless preparation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most sought after clay teapots are the Chinese ones from Yixing, in the province of Jiangsu, where master craftsmen have been making them since the Song dynasty. Purplish in color (Jinsha) and with a high degree of heat retention, these are recommended for steeping the best Oolong and Pu\u2019er teas, which require very high water temperatures and multiple infusions according to the eastern Gong Fu Cha method. To clean them, one must never use soap, but only boiling water, allowing them to air dry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>CAST IRON TEAPOTS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, make sure that it\u2019s a teapot, or in Japanese, a tetsu-ky\u016bsu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, literally an \u201ciron teapot\u201d, which is to be used for serving tea and not for heating the water directly, as can be done with the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tetsubin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or \u201ciron kettle\u201d.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can we tell the difference?\u00a0 Just open the lid and look inside: <\/span><b>if it\u2019s glazed and equipped with a steel filter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then it\u2019s a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tetsu-ky\u016bsu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, otherwise it\u2019s a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tetsubin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to its captivating design, cast iron teapots retain heat for a long time and, not having a memory, are suitable for preparing all kinds of teas or infusions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first time you use it, pour only boiling water into and out of it. Never use abrasive sponges and always dry it thoroughly with a cotton or microfiber cloth. After use, to avoid having water stagnate inside it, leave it upside down and without its lid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When using it daily, it\u2019s always necessary to heat it with hot water in order to ensure that it keeps the tea warm for longer and, as was previously explained, <\/span><b>never put it directly on a heat source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: the direct heat could damage the interior glaze and even make it toxic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If, on the other hand, you manage to purchase an authentic <\/span><b><i>tetsubin<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, literally <\/span><b>\u201ciron kettle\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then you\u2019ll be in a possession of a masterpiece of Japanese art. <\/span><b>Created to heat water<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during the Cha No Yu tea ceremony, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tetsubins<\/span><\/i><b><i> aren\u2019t glazed inside<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Going back more than 400 years, the most sophisticated examples are from the prefectures of Iwate, Yamagata, and Tohoku, where this artisan craft has been passed down for generations. If you look closely, you\u2019ll see that every <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tetsubin<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is engraved with the logo of its producer, like a guarantee of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMade in Japan\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quality and originality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-14206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te4.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te4.jpg\" alt=\"teiera in ghisa\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27400%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20400%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27400%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te4-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te4-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te4-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te4-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te4-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te4-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te4.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>THE KYUSU JAPANESE TEAPOT<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Japanese, the <\/span><b><i>kyusu<\/i><\/b><b>, miniature teapot<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, deserves to be mentioned as well. Made from different materials (porcelain, glass, clay), it\u2019s equipped with a special mesh filter inside and a <\/span><b>convenient and very ergonomic lateral handle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The infusion method for Japanese green teas is somewhere between the rapid and repeated Chinese method and the longer but singular western method. For Bancha, Houjicha, and Genmaicha teas a single, but relatively faster infusion is done, like in the west. For higher quality green teas, like Sencha and Gyokuro, the 1\u2019 to 2\u201930\u201d infusion in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kyusu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> teapot is repeated three times. Its capacity is quite limited and usually contains between 10 and 30 cl of water.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>GLASS TEAPOTS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love them for their <\/span><b>minimalist and contemporary design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and, above all, because thanks to their transparency we can observe and be mesmerized by the progressive release of the tea\u2019s color in the hot water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of a glass teapot are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it\u2019s <\/span><b>easy to clean <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(it can be put in the dishwasher);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>it has no memory <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(therefore it\u2019s perfect for steeping various kinds of tea).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only drawback, if it can be called that, is that glass conducts heat rather quickly. This means that <\/span><b>water cools <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">faster in glass as compared to other materials. That\u2019s why this kind of teapot is better suited to teas that don\u2019t need to be steeped for a long time (in particular green and yellow teas) or that can be steeped at lower temperatures (white teas).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>SILVER TEAPOTS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once considered symbols of luxury and social status, today they\u2019re less common. Due to their high thermal conduction, they get very hot and become difficult to handle. Furthermore, they could give a metallic taste to the tea. <\/span><b>The Moroccan ones<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, used to prepare mint green tea, are visually striking. Holding them much higher than the glass, the long pour allows the tea to oxygenate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to now we\u2019ve talked about the various materials used to make teapots, but when it\u2019s time to choose one, we can\u2019t overlook details like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>thickness\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thick walls increase the ability to retain heat and, therefore, are suitable for teas which must be steeped for longer and at higher temperatures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, thinner materials are perfect for more delicate infusions, like green or white teas.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>shape and size\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, they should allow the <\/span><b>leaves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while steeping, to almost entirely fill the interior space of the teapot. The circular shape is more or less universally suitable for all types of tea. For teas with a lot of buds, a taller and narrower teapot is preferable because the buds tend to occupy space while rising towards the surface rather than moving towards the sides.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we prepare our favorite tea, let\u2019s remember that, in addition to the teapot, <\/span><b>other accessories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also important.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>CUPS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cups are fundamental to fully appreciating the tea experience. When we decide not to use <\/span><b>cups with a handle, as in the \u201c<\/b><b><i>British<\/i><\/b><b>\u201d tradition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then we can <\/span><b>experience the eastern preparation.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In this case make sure you have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small, narrow, and tall <\/span><b>cups,<\/b> <b>in order to capture and analyze the aroma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the infusion;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>cups for taste<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which, with a squatter and wider shape, make it possible to sip tea at the perfect temperature, without waiting for it to cool.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-14208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te3.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te3.jpg\" alt=\"t\u00e8 e tazzina\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27400%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20400%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27400%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te3-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te3-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te3-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te3-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te3-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te3-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te3.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>TIMER<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is used to measure the exact steeping time. Always remember that <\/span><b>tea doesn\u2019t forgive distraction!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The time, as well as the proper water temperature, is fundamental to preparing an excellent cup of tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>THERMOMETER VS KETTLE<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both are <\/span><b>essential tools for preparing a good cup of tea<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Every tea has a recommended preparation temperature. Pouring water that\u2019s too hot on the leaves increases the extraction of catechin and theine, resulting in a bitter and astringent beverage. Meanwhile, water that\u2019s colder than the recommended temperature won\u2019t extract enough compounds: the tea will have less flavor and color and the leaves won\u2019t have opened up uniformly. When you purchase a practical electric <\/span><b>kettle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you have to be sure that it has a <\/span><b>temperature control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with intervals of 5\u00b0-10\u00b0 from 40\u00b0 to 100\u00b0, and a feature that maintains the heat once the preset temperature has been reached.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>LOOSE LEAF TEA SPOON VS DIGITAL SCALE<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I personally have no doubts: <\/span><b>I choose the digital scale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to precisely measure the exact amount of leaves. The tea measuring spoon is cruder. Every kind of tea has a different leaf density and that\u2019s why the famous <\/span><b>loose leaf tea spoon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can measure either too little or too much of the product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FILTERS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These come in different shapes, sizes, and materials, but what they all have in common is their function: <\/span><b>to control the steeping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, the tea leaves are placed inside the filter and, after the right number of minutes, the filter is removed from the teapot or cup, <\/span><b>thus putting an end to the water-leaf contact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In addition to this practical extraction function, the filter must give the leaves <\/span><b>enough space<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to expand and open up uniformly. The bigger the filter, the better it is to extract the taste and aromatic intensity of the tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>STRAINER<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an essential accessory when we choose a teapot (it doesn\u2019t matter what material) without an internal immersion filter. This will prevent small leaves from falling in as we pour our tea into a small decanter (or pitcher) or directly into the cup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-14204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te.jpg\" alt=\"dosa t\u00e8\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27400%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20400%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27400%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vinhood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Inner_Accessori_te.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>GAIWAN<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gaiwan, an alternative to a teapot, is the best method for preparing <\/span><b>the purest, highest quality, and most delicate teas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This Chinese cup is actually made up of three elements: the container, the cover, and the saucer. The cover is used to keep the leaves inside, whether the Gaiwan is used as a cup or as a teapot for multiple infusions. It can be made from various materials, but for Chinese green tea and Oolong tea, glass or porcelain are recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>DECANTER (PITCHER, GONG, DAO BEI)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is used primarily to halt the infusion and put a stop to the water-leaf contact when the latter are freely floating in the teapot. Furthermore, it guarantees that every guest will savor the same tea. In fact, when we pour tea directly from the teapot into the cups, it\u2019s nearly impossible to <\/span><b>guarantee the same intensity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: the first cup will be more delicate and, little by little, the last will be stronger and more astringent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless, always remember that <\/span><b>whatever material or accessory you choose, what\u2019s really important is relishing the moment. Enjoy your tea!<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To prepare an exceptional cup of tea, we begin with the teapot. 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