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European Teapot: Teakettle That Settled The West

The European Teapot has become an Americandistinct look. The evolution of the teapot
heirloom that most of us thought originatedspanned hundreds of years to attain its
here. Craftsmen and glassblowers from Europepresent form. Today teakettles can be found
have immortalized their craft for thein large varieties ranging from clay,
American market where most Europeanporcelain,  glass  to  even  stoneware.
Teakettles  are  sold  as  gifts.
There are certain factors to be kept in mind
A teapot makes an attractive gift selectionwhile selecting the rightteapot. The European
that adds character to a kitchen and isTeapot is the most sought after of all
practical for daily purpose. A vast amount ofteakettles. Do remember to check the
history and culture is attached to thefollowing:
teapot. Its invention dates back to the
sixteenth century. The aim behind creating1.. Looks - A thing of beauty is a joy
this kitchen staple was to provide a vesselforever. Selecting a European teapot that is
to  brew  and  serve  tea.visually appealing is the first step. It
should look good enough to make a person long
Tea has been a popular beverage since itsto use it. An attractive teakettle becomes a
discovery in the third century. The tea plantconversation piece and makes you want to show
was first cultivated in the fourth century.it  off  to  your  guests.
This plant is actually a tree of evergreen
variety and can grow up to a height of about2.. Material - The right material is based on
50 feet. However, for cultivation purposes,the use you want to put it to. A clay or
it is usually pruned into bushes and allowedporcelain teapot is a good idea if you only
to  grow  up  to  a  height  of  five  feet.want something to serve tea in. A special
glass teapot is ideal if you want to avoid
The discovery of tea has debatable origins.unnecessary hassles as you can brew as well
Some give credit to the Chinese Emperor namedas serve tea in it. It is sturdy enough to be
Chen Nung who reigned during the thirdused on the stovetop and at the same time, it
century. It is said that he once sat under amakes  for  pretty  tea ware for your guests.
tree to boil water for drinking. The leaves
of the tree Camellia sinensis dropped into3.. Handle - Ensure that the handle is of a
his bowl. The resultant mixture was so tastymaterial that does not get heated making it
that  it  prompted  tea  making.difficult to hold. This should be especially
looked into while buying a stovetop teapot. A
Some attribute the discovery of tea to ahandle that gets hot on heating will only
Dharuma Buddhist monk who went to India fromserve to increase your troubles and the risk
China in the fifth century. It is reported heof  burning  your  fingers.
discovered a brewed drink from the leaves of
the tea plant which assisted in keeping him4.. Flow - A good teapot is one in which the
alert  and  awake.liquid will flow out smoothly through the
spout without any risk of leakage. If the
Tea making, as practiced in ancient times wasteapot is equipped with an infuser, its even
not as simple as it is today. In the eighthbetter, as the tea will automatically be
century, tea leaves were rolled manually andstrained  on  pouring.
then dried. These dried leaves were ground
into a powder, mixed with salt and shaped5.. Tightness - Keep in mind to check that
into cakes. To make tea, a cake was droppedthe lid of the teapot istightly fitted. This
into a bowl of boiling water to form a thickwill ensure that tea will remain hot longer
fluid. In the later years, the loose powderand is an essential for brewing good tea (in
began being used. The powder was mixed witha  glass  teapot  only).
hot water and a froth was whipped up,
steeped,  and  the  mixture  was  poured.6.. Gravity center of the teapot - Try this
small test. Fill the teapot with water to
Teapots were first introduced in China duringthree-fourths of its capacity. Lift and pour
the Ming Dynasty. They were made of purplethe water into a cup. If you find any
clay called "zisha". Teapots were also knowndifficulty or if the hand becomes unbalanced,
as teakettles and used in Europe only afterthe teapot's gravity center is not right.
1610, when the Dutch importers introduced teaReject  such  an  item  immediately.
there. In the eighteenth century teapots were
made of porcelain and contained artisticThe style of European teapot is an ideal
paintings on its rounded surfaces. Thekitchen gift for any virtually any occasion -
English added their touch by mixing bone asha birthday, anniversary or Mother's Day.
with porcelain clay to give it a freshly



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