How To Brew Tea With A Bodum Teapot

If you're excited about getting your new Bodum teapot delivered you will no doubt be dying to get the kettle on and create your first brew. However, if you're used to making tea in a mug with a splash of milk and a stir of the spoon then you're going to want to learn how to brew tea with a bodum teapot before you start.

Making tea is a very easy process but it is useful to go over the basics to ensure your getting the absolute best from your loose tea leaves which you'll probably spent a fair amount of cash on over the years.

Brewing a pot of tea and drinking it in the company of good friends is one of lives pleasures and something that deserves to be done properly. With a little practice you'll be taking part in the tea drinking ritual without thinking much about the process.

How To Brew Tea With A Bodum Teapot

1. Get your stuff together - If this is this your first time with a bodum teapot remove it from its packaging and admire its curves.
Find yourself some excellent quality loose tea leaves from your favorite teashop.

Not many people think about it but you need to make sure that your using high quality water for the finest cup of tea possible. Tap water is full of undesirable chemicals which not only affect the taste of your tea but are detrimental to your health.

If you can afford nothing more then at least get yourself a cheap carbon filter jug for a noticeable difference in your tea. For those of you with more money to spend it is really worth splashing out on a machine to produce reverse osmosis or water.

2. Put your kettle on to boil - Don't reuse water that has already been boiled which will have less oxygen in it meaning less flavor from your pot of tea. Rinse your Bodum teapot with boiling water to rinse and heat it. Pour in 1 teaspoon of loose tea leaves for each person into your glass teapot and pour in the required water. You may like to leave boiled water for a couple of minutes to cool slightly before adding it to the teapot for an improved taste

3. Be patient as the tea brews - Leave the tea to brew for as long as you personally prefer if you're not sure then 3-5 minutes is a good guideline. Experiment and you'll discover with practice how you like your tea brewed best. Push down the tea infuser plunger of your bodum teapot to stop the brewing process and pour your tea.

4. Find a comfortable chair, a book or some good company and enjoy the fine taste and aroma of your creation.