The cast iron teapot set may seem new to the Western world but it has been used by the Japanese for decades if not centuries. The traditional Japanese cast iron teapot or the tetsubin can be used to prepare as well as serve tea. It comes with a tea filter that can be removed for cleaning. The cast iron ensures that the tea remains hot for a fairly long time. The teapot comes in several sizes and it is best to opt for the kind you will use frequently.
Cast iron teapots that are used to boil the water dont have inner enamel lining, while those used only for serving tea have such a lining. The enamel prevents rusting. Traditionally, such a teapot is used to brew loose leaf tea and not the dust tea that is commonly used in households. The boiling water is poured over the tea leaves that are first added to the pot.
There are many advantages of using such as a set in preparing and serving tea. The most important benefit is that the metal heats up evenly and ensures that the tea is brewed well. You need to buy a teapot set that meets your requirements. You can select from simple sets or those that are intricately designed and carved. The latter will of course be more expensive. Do read the manufacturers instructions before you begin to use the pot and keep the care details in mind.
It is important that you serve hot beverages such as tea and coffee in appropriate cups. Invest in an espresso cups set to serve your special blend of coffee made in your espresso machine. These are made of porcelain and come with saucers. The cups come in varying sizes and have thick walls that keep the beverage hot for long.
