On 3/13/2005 12:23 PM, Bluesea wrote:

> Mind you, rooibos will get stuck wherever it may, but it won't clog
> up the works like it can with the slits of a glass infuser and for
> cleaning, you can just use your fingers to rub them out and won't
> need to use a brush.

I just ordered my first rooibos sample (Adagio) - it's rooibos almond. I
have no idea if I will like almond flavored tea, but it was the highest
rated, so thought I'd give it a try.

>>> Since you're going to glass for the visual, I suggest that you
>>> also ascertain how each teapot under consideration aids/hinders
>>> your view of the
>>> agony of the leaves which can be fascinating.
>>
>> Which is going to be difficult, since there's no place to see these
>> up close and personal here. And web "zoom" photos do only so much.
>
> Just figure that if there's a handle or something else that covers,
> especially the bottom, you won't be able to see well.

I think it's going to be like watching fish swim in a round fish bowl,
with a (hopefully!) better aroma.

>> But, there's always the option I mentioned elsewhere, of letting
>> the leaves run free, and strain as I pour.
>
> That really is the best both for the brewing and for the visual
> entertainment. With a multiple-serving-sized pot, however, you'll
> want to strain into another pot to avoid oversteeping while you enjoy
> your first cup. For herbals, you don't have to strain into another
> pot because the brew won't get bitter, only somewhat stronger which
> many people don't find objectionable - but again, YMMV.

Thanks for the reminder to strain into another pot - I seem to have a
good tolerance for the tannins in tea, but not *that* good!

BTW, have you seen the teapot that suits the pen and tea obsessions
colliding? I don't want to attach a photo to this post, so will see if I
can find a link somewhere. Oh, here... http://tinyurl.com/6zu8t

Resa