Sold outLotus Glass Teapot€19.98How to choose a glass teapot with a filter
A glass teapot with a filter is the easiest way to brew loose tea and botanical tea at home. You see the leaves open and the colour of the tea, and you lift the filter out when the cup is ready. Here is what to look at before you choose one.
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Choose borosilicate glass
Borosilicate glass copes with hot water far better than ordinary glass and does not take on smells or flavours. Our glass teapots and tea cups with filters are made of it. Even so, avoid sudden temperature changes: do not pour boiling water into a pot that has just come in from the cold, and only put a pot on a stove or flame if its product page says it is suitable.
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Look at the filter
A fine stainless-steel mesh lets the most flavour through and suits small leaves. Ceramic and glass filters do not affect the taste and are easy to rinse; their openings are a little larger, which suits whole leaves and flowers such as rosebuds and chrysanthemum. Whatever the type, a removable filter lets you decide when the tea stops brewing, so it does not turn bitter.
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Pick the right size
A teapot of about 300 ml, like the Lotus glass teapot, fills two cups: right for one person who likes a second cup, or for two. A cup with its own filter, such as the Deep Space tea cup (about 430 ml with the filter in), is the simplest choice for a desk. For more people, choose a bigger pot or a set with a sharing pitcher.
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Brew in three steps
Put the tea in the filter: about 2–3 g of leaves per 150 ml, or 5–8 rosebuds per 250 ml. Pour on hot water: 90–95 °C for black tea and botanical tea, around 80 °C for green tea. Lift the filter out after 2–5 minutes, sooner for a lighter cup, and use the leaves again for a second round.
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Keep the glass clear
Rinse pot and filter with warm water straight after use and let them dry with the lid off. Tea stains come off with a little baking soda and a soft brush; scouring pads scratch glass. Check the product page before you use a dishwasher.
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Keep it warm at the table
A warmer with a tealight keeps a glass pot warm for longer. Use it only with pots that are made for it, keep it away from anything flammable and never leave the flame unattended.
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Frequently asked questions
How much tea do I use in a 300 ml glass teapot?
About 4–6 g of loose leaves, or 6–10 rosebuds or chrysanthemum flowers. Lift the filter out after 2–5 minutes.
Can I pour boiling water into a glass teapot?
Borosilicate glass handles hot water well. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as boiling water in a pot that has just come in from the cold.
How do I remove tea stains from glass?
Use a little baking soda and a soft brush, then rinse with warm water. Avoid scouring pads, which scratch the glass.
