Northwest Glass 3-Cup Glass Flower Tea Pot, Blooming Tea Bud Review

I just used my new tea pot this morning and am satisfied with the purchase. Reasons: It seems to be well made; it has a nice design, and is practical for my use. I get up about 4 am and the tea pot with the beautiful color of the liquid looks great on the solid glass tea warmer glowing in the dark! (I purchased the Northwest Glass heavy glass warmer).The included glass infuser allows me to see the tea leaves and the slats (great concept instead of holes that allow tea leaves through - UPDATE BELOW) that allow brewing are located around the lower sides. That means that after brewing and using a full pot, I can add a small amount of additional water and have more tea. This is something important to consider when purchasing a tea pot....if the infuser does not sit low enough in the pot, you must use a lot of water before the tea can steep. This pot is good for about 20 ounces of tea. You can't fill it to the stated 24 ounce capacity or the liquid will spill from the spout (and I'm assuming by "3 cups" they mean 3 eight ounce cups). I purchased the tea warmer also which I reviewed under that item. There is just one thing that could have been better designed....when pouring the last drop you must keep your finger on the lid because it is not designed to stay on without holding it. But the pot is designed in a way where most of the liquid pours out easily, the beautifully curved spout does not drip, and you only have to hold the top for the last few drops.

UPDATE: Now that I have used this teapot daily, I have learned that gallons of water are probably being used to clean the glass infuser!!! The tea leaves get stuck in the glass slats. I have a sprayer on my sink and I end up getting water all over just trying to spray the inside and outside of the slats to loosen the tea leaves. If you don't like to spend a lot of time cleaning (and using a lot of water) then this will not work for you. The pot itself is really nice.

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Product Description:
This beautiful english-stlye glass tea pot has a 3-cup capacity and is made of borosilicate glass which is lead-free and made from 20-percent recycled materials. Because there is a glass tea infuser included, there's no need for messy tea balls or separate metal strainers. The infuser is great for loose teas but can also be removed for flower tea buds.great for warming and brewing all types of tea. A wire grid is included for use on electric stoves, but is not required for gas stoves. Use medium to medium high heat. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Excellent taiwan quality.

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Primula Flowering Tea Set with 40-Ounce Pot with Glass Lid Review

I purchased this set for my sister who loves tea even more than I do. I loved her set so much I went back and bought one for me!The set includes a lovely borosilicate tea pot which makes it versatile.You can use it in your microwave, but you probably won't.The heating and pouring of the water are essential elements of the ritual of tea making.

When you pour the hot water over the hand-tied tea balls, you will witness an enchanting display.The tea balls slowly open into delightful flowers. The pot and infuser are perfectly clear to show off your tea and allow you to easily witness the unfolding of your tea flower.I don't bother with the infuser because the tea balls shed very little during the brewing.

Best of all, the tea is delicious.The green tea flavor is robust (through 3 potential infusions) and the jasmine is very subtle.I have since tried other brands but Primula has struck the perfect balance between flavor and beauty.I strongly recommend this set to anyone who loves tea and the soothing ritual of brewing tea.

By the way, you should try not to boil the water you use for infusing green teas.The flavor will be negatively affected by boiling hot water.Try to catch the water just before it boils.Small bubbles will start to rise. That's the perfect time to remove the water from the heat and brew your tea.

Happy sipping!

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Product Description:
Take a moment to enjoy some of life's simple pleasures and enjoy a unique tea time with the Primula Flowering Tea Set, which includes a 40-ounce clear glass tea pot and a canister of flowering teas containing 12 different green tea flowers with jasmine flavor. The durable tea pot holds 5 cups of liquid (40 ounces) and is made out of hand-blown borosilicate glass--the same glass used in laboratories. It is both strong and resistant to temperature extremes, and is also microwave and dishwasher safe. Simply add loose tea in the included infuser and pour through hot water. Removing the infuser is the ideal way to watch Primula's flowering teas in bloom and make tea.
Rather than use tea bags, Primula flowering teas are made by artisans in China and are comprised of hand sewn AA grade Green Tea with all natural flowers. The green tea is blended 5 times with jasmine to make for an aromatic scent. The flowers come in a sealed foil with a 2-1/2-year shelf life, and each flower can be used three times within a 24 hour period. Since the tea pot holds 5 cups of tea, each flower can make 15 cups. All of Primula Flowering Teas are made from the finest all natural tea leaves, but it is not certified organic, and it is inspected and certified by CIQ, a special Chinese governing agency that works with the approval of the FDA.

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