How to use a teapot with a press

Tea is deservedly considered the most popular drink all over the world. The art of tea drinking has been known since ancient times. The modern market offers a large number of additional equipment that greatly simplifies the process of brewing a drink. One of the most popular and convenient is a teapot with an additional press.

Use in everyday life

Among experts, such a kitchen appliance is called a “French press.” It is a flask made of heat-resistant glass. Glass is often replaced with porcelain, clay or ceramics. Stainless steel is used to make the press. The body of such teapots is most often made of plastic. It protects sensitive hand skin from possible redness and burns. On many devices, the handle is equipped with a special rubberized coating, which will prevent the kettle from suddenly slipping in your hand.

The main use of a French press is brewing tea. With this kitchen appliance it is possible to brew a drink for a certain number of cups. It will have a bright taste and rich aroma. The teapot is especially appreciated among tea lovers with flavoring additives: berries, healthy herbs, fruits.

Many teapots are equipped with a special stand for placing a candle.She heats the tea, maintaining the required temperature. Among hot drink connoisseurs, such a device becomes almost indispensable.

Help: You can use a French press to make coffee. In this case, the drink will be significantly different from the one prepared in Turk, have a more pronounced taste and rich aroma of coffee beans.

Instructions for use

The teapot with press features a simple technology for preparing the drink. The final result depends on the correctly selected type of tea and the sequence of all actions.

First of all, you need to boil the water for brewing and let it cool for some time. During this time, you can prepare the flask for brewing. To do this, lightly pour boiling water over it. This action will help achieve an ideal result. Now we pour the tea leaves into the press. Here you should be guided by personal preferences when choosing a dosage.

We lower the press into the flask and fill it with hot water. For a better taste, you can stir the drink a little. It is better to use a long wooden stick. Close the lid of the kettle. The drink must be infused for at least 3 minutes.

For lovers of strong teas, steeping for 5 minutes is suitable. When the tea leaves begin to float to the surface, the tea is ready. Carefully lower the piston to the bottom, all the way to the stop. This will keep the tea leaves at the bottom of the press.

After completing all the steps and following the recommendations, you can enjoy your favorite drink.

Care Tips

All kitchen appliances and household appliances need proper care and timely cleaning. The French press is no exception.

1. After each tea party, the body of the kettle and its components must be thoroughly rinsed.Particular attention should be paid to the strainer, in which tea leaves, particles of fruit or medicinal herbs often get stuck.
2. You should not forget about cleaning the flask. Black varieties of tea often leave a thick dark coating on the dishes. Therefore, the flask must be thoroughly washed with cleaning products after each brew.
3. When using a glass device, the flask must be doused with boiling water. This action will not only prepare the dishes, but will also help avoid sudden damage to the glass during brewing.
4. When making coffee, the press must be cleaned with baking soda after each use. Coffee particles leave behind grounds and a peculiar odor that can spoil the drink during further preparation.
5. When washing teapot parts, it is not recommended to use hard sponges, as they can damage the structure of the components. It is better to use a soft foam sponge.

Conclusion

Tea drinking processes play a special role for every drinker. A teapot with a built-in press will make the process easier and more enjoyable, and proper care and following the advice will help extend the life of the device.