On my way to converting a teabag-using neighbor lady to loose teas, it's
occurred to me that I should also recommend a teapot so that she won't have
to steep tea in a mug a second time in order for her 8- or 9-year-old
daughter to have some. As much as I like my bone china Chatsford pot from
Upton, it isn't totally, absolutely, 100% dripless as is my Jenaer Mikado
glass pot.

Considering that a dripless teapot would be the best choice for a home with
a young girl, but that a glass teapot wouldn't, are there other 100%
dripless teapots out there? Which have you used and what did you
like/dislike about them?

TIA.

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On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 05:22:47 +0000, Bluesea wrote:

> On my way to converting a teabag-using neighbor lady to loose teas, it's
> occurred to me that I should also recommend a teapot so that she won't
> have to steep tea in a mug a second time in order for her 8- or 9-year-old
> daughter to have some. As much as I like my bone china Chatsford pot from
> Upton, it isn't totally, absolutely, 100% dripless as is my Jenaer Mikado
> glass pot.
>
> Considering that a dripless teapot would be the best choice for a home
> with a young girl, but that a glass teapot wouldn't, are there other 100%
> dripless teapots out there? Which have you used and what did you
> like/dislike about them?
>
> TIA.

I hve an ordinary china teapot and inserted a small metal contraption into
its spout. This is a spring or leaf-shaped thing that fits very tightly.
Works brilliantly, no drips.
JB

"danube" > wrote in message
news
> On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 05:22:47 +0000, Bluesea wrote:
>
> > On my way to converting a teabag-using neighbor lady to loose teas, it's
> > occurred to me that I should also recommend a teapot so that she won't
> > have to steep tea in a mug a second time in order for her 8- or
9-year-old
> > daughter to have some. As much as I like my bone china Chatsford pot
from
> > Upton, it isn't totally, absolutely, 100% dripless as is my Jenaer
Mikado
> > glass pot.
> >
> > Considering that a dripless teapot would be the best choice for a home
> > with a young girl, but that a glass teapot wouldn't, are there other
100%
> > dripless teapots out there? Which have you used and what did you
> > like/dislike about them?
> >
> > TIA.
>
> I hve an ordinary china teapot and inserted a small metal contraption into
> its spout. This is a spring or leaf-shaped thing that fits very tightly.
> Works brilliantly, no drips.

Thanks, I already have a couple, myself.

What I'm interested in are teapots that don't require such a gadget.


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What about the 32 oz IngenuiTea from Adagio and a small (quality) thermal
carafe? The 32oz model is $19. Another choice might be a polycarbonate
french press in the one liter size. The reason behind this suggestion is
convenience and shatter-resistence with the daughter in mind. French press
pots are fairly drip-free. She could always decant the tea to two separate
serving pots...a small rugged one (like an older Hall or hotel ware type) or
2 cup Brown Betty for her daughter and one of choice for herself if the
method of serving tea is important.

Renee

http://www.adagio.com/teaware/ingenuiTEA_teapot.html


"Bluesea" > wrote in message
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>
> "danube" > wrote in message
> news
> > On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 05:22:47 +0000, Bluesea wrote:
> >
> > > On my way to converting a teabag-using neighbor lady to loose teas,
it's
> > > occurred to me that I should also recommend a teapot so that she won't
> > > have to steep tea in a mug a second time in order for her 8- or
> 9-year-old
> > > daughter to have some. As much as I like my bone china Chatsford pot
> from
> > > Upton, it isn't totally, absolutely, 100% dripless as is my Jenaer
> Mikado
> > > glass pot.
> > >
> > > Considering that a dripless teapot would be the best choice for a home
> > > with a young girl, but that a glass teapot wouldn't, are there other
> 100%
> > > dripless teapots out there? Which have you used and what did you
> > > like/dislike about them?
> > >
> > > TIA.
> >
> > I hve an ordinary china teapot and inserted a small metal contraption
into
> > its spout. This is a spring or leaf-shaped thing that fits very tightly.
> > Works brilliantly, no drips.
>
> Thanks, I already have a couple, myself.
>
> What I'm interested in are teapots that don't require such a gadget.
>
>
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The small one holds 16 oz if filled to the rim. I normally measure the
amount of water in my cup and then pour it into the IngenuiTea. I have the
small one since the 32 oz was only recently available. I don't always
measure the water now since I can gauge the amount of water by the letters
on the pot. It's great for rooibos but never heat with rooibos in the pot
since you'll have a mess in the microwave to clean up.

>how do you discern the level of tea in
> your cup or mug if you can't see through it?

If someone were using the 32 oz model, I would suggest a thermal carafe or
serving pot in one liter capacity. Then you don't have to worry about
spilling. However, you can hold the pot above your mug and use your finger
to press the release disc.

It's easy to clean--I scoop out the leaves for composting and rinse. If
it's stained or I've brewed mint or flavored tea, I used an oxy-clean powder
to soak it and remove the stains.

> Thanks for the ideas & I didn't know that about French presses. The video
> for the IngenuiTea looks kewl, but how do you discern the level of tea in
> your cup or mug if you can't see through it?
>
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Bodum Shin Cha has been perfectly dripless for me. Just dont overfill.
Only about 3/4 full.
All the Bodum glass pots are durable, attractive, and dripless.

"Bluesea" > wrote in message
...
....
>The video for the IngenuiTea looks kewl, but how do you discern the level
of tea in
> your cup or mug if you can't see through it?
....

The IngenuiTea empties from the bottom into the teacup slowly enough that
you can stop the level in the IngenuiTea where you like.
The outside of the clear IngenuiTea can be marked if desired.

I own about 5 of these things and they are fantastic! You can see one
referenced about half way down on my
http://www.pu-erh.net/howtobrew.html page. It used to be called an
"Aria Tea Pot". They also have a larger 32oz size which is perfect for
a pitcher of iced tea.

Mike


On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 16:29:47 -0600, Derek > cast caution
to the wind and posted:

>On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:19:18 -0600, Student wrote:
>
>> "Bluesea" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> ...
>>>The video for the IngenuiTea looks kewl, but how do you discern the level
>> of tea in
>>> your cup or mug if you can't see through it?
>> ...
>>
>> The IngenuiTea empties from the bottom into the teacup slowly enough that
>> you can stop the level in the IngenuiTea where you like.
>> The outside of the clear IngenuiTea can be marked if desired.
>
>It would also seem to me that in many instances, the IngenuiTea would
>be used with the water heated in the mug in a microwave. In that case,
>you'll get less water in the mug than you heated originally as some
>will be absorbed by the tea.
>
>I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these for when I travel.
>Using the electric coil heater I have and a hotel mug, I could make
>good tea for a change - since hotel coffee pots *never* get the water
>hot enough for a good steep.

> wrote in message
oups.com...
> Bodum Shin Cha has been perfectly dripless for me. Just dont overfill.
> Only about 3/4 full.
> All the Bodum glass pots are durable, attractive, and dripless.

Thanks. Are they sturdy enough for a young girl to occasionally knock
around?

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"Student" > wrote in message
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>
> "Bluesea" > wrote in message
> ...
> ...
> >The video for the IngenuiTea looks kewl, but how do you discern the level
> of tea in
> > your cup or mug if you can't see through it?
> ...
>
> The IngenuiTea empties from the bottom into the teacup slowly enough that
> you can stop the level in the IngenuiTea where you like.
> The outside of the clear IngenuiTea can be marked if desired.

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> The small one holds 16 oz if filled to the rim. I normally measure the
> amount of water in my cup and then pour it into the IngenuiTea. I have
the
> small one since the 32 oz was only recently available. I don't always
> measure the water now since I can gauge the amount of water by the letters
> on the pot.

She would make the tea in the pot, then fill her cup/mug and her daughter's
so the last would work best.

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"Mike Petro" > wrote in message
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> I own about 5 of these things and they are fantastic! You can see one
> referenced about half way down on my
> http://www.pu-erh.net/howtobrew.html page. It used to be called an
> "Aria Tea Pot". They also have a larger 32oz size which is perfect for
> a pitcher of iced tea.

After reading what you got there, it occurred to me that there's less to
mess with compared to pulling a brewing basket out of a teapot. Can you
leave the lid open to allow the leaves to dry?

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"Derek" > wrote in message ...
> On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:19:18 -0600, Student wrote:
>
> I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these for when I travel.
> Using the electric coil heater I have and a hotel mug, I could make
> good tea for a change - since hotel coffee pots *never* get the water
> hot enough for a good steep.

On my last stay in a hotel room, I used a heating coil and a thermal tumbler
and...tea bags. I was thinking to add a mug-sized brew basket like a Teeli
or the Chatsford basket brewing kit at Upton to my packing list so I might
enjoy my loose teas away from home.

> "Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons
> exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." -- G.K.
> Chesterton

Yes, it's important to know that dragons can, and should, be beaten. Will
they go away if we simply ignore them?

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Yes you can leave the lid open. I have even removed the lid from
several of mine as it makes cleaning easier.

Mike

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 05:09:07 GMT, "Bluesea"
> cast caution to the wind and
posted:

>
>"Mike Petro" > wrote in message
.. .
>> I own about 5 of these things and they are fantastic! You can see one
>> referenced about half way down on my
>> http://www.pu-erh.net/howtobrew.html page. It used to be called an
>> "Aria Tea Pot". They also have a larger 32oz size which is perfect for
>> a pitcher of iced tea.
>
>After reading what you got there, it occurred to me that there's less to
>mess with compared to pulling a brewing basket out of a teapot. Can you
>leave the lid open to allow the leaves to dry?

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 05:35:21 GMT, Bluesea wrote:

> "Derek" > wrote in message ...
>> On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:19:18 -0600, Student wrote:
>>
>> I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these for when I travel.
>> Using the electric coil heater I have and a hotel mug, I could make
>> good tea for a change - since hotel coffee pots *never* get the water
>> hot enough for a good steep.
>
> On my last stay in a hotel room, I used a heating coil and a thermal tumbler
> and...tea bags. I was thinking to add a mug-sized brew basket like a Teeli
> or the Chatsford basket brewing kit at Upton to my packing list so I might
> enjoy my loose teas away from home.

That's the same thought I'm having.

>> "Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons
>> exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." -- G.K.
>> Chesterton
>
> Yes, it's important to know that dragons can, and should, be beaten. Will
> they go away if we simply ignore them?

No. You've got dragons confused with fairies like Tinkerbell.

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intimidation works pretty well, too.

I'm not sure how young you are talking about. I put mine in the
dishwasher without fear of damage and I'm not any more careful with
them than I am with other glassware. However, the teapots are made of
clear glass. It's pretty strong borosilicate glass like they use in
labs, but it is certainly not as strong as the stuff coffee mugs are
made of. Visit bodum.com and see for yourself if it's something you
are interested in.

"Derek" > wrote in message ...
> On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 05:35:21 GMT, Bluesea wrote:
>
> > "Derek" > wrote in message
...
> >> On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:19:18 -0600, Student wrote:
> >>
> >> I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these for when I travel.
> >> Using the electric coil heater I have and a hotel mug, I could make
> >> good tea for a change - since hotel coffee pots *never* get the water
> >> hot enough for a good steep.
> >
> > On my last stay in a hotel room, I used a heating coil and a thermal
tumbler
> > and...tea bags. I was thinking to add a mug-sized brew basket like a
Teeli
> > or the Chatsford basket brewing kit at Upton to my packing list so I
might
> > enjoy my loose teas away from home.
>
> That's the same thought I'm having.

What I'm thinking is that if a brew basket gets smushed or crushed in
transit, it might still be useable, at least temporarily, and will cost less
to replace than a teapot, even the small IngenuiTea.


> >> "Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons
> >> exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." -- G.K.
> >> Chesterton
> >
> > Yes, it's important to know that dragons can, and should, be beaten.
Will
> > they go away if we simply ignore them?
>
> No. You've got dragons confused with fairies like Tinkerbell.

Oh, sorry. My bad.


"WARNING!
Dragons are hazardous to your health.
Do not dispose in waste receptacle until fire is completely out."


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"Mike Petro" > wrote in message
...
> Yes you can leave the lid open. I have even removed the lid from
> several of mine as it makes cleaning easier.
>
> Mike
>
> On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 05:09:07 GMT, "Bluesea"
> > cast caution to the wind and
> posted:
>
> >
> >"Mike Petro" > wrote in message
> .. .
> >> I own about 5 of these things and they are fantastic! You can see one
> >> referenced about half way down on my
> >> http://www.pu-erh.net/howtobrew.html page. It used to be called an
> >> "Aria Tea Pot". They also have a larger 32oz size which is perfect for
> >> a pitcher of iced tea.
> >
> >After reading what you got there, it occurred to me that there's less to
> >mess with compared to pulling a brewing basket out of a teapot. Can you
> >leave the lid open to allow the leaves to dry?
>

"Ladygreyer" > wrote in message
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> I'm not sure how young you are talking about.

It's the same neighbor's daughter that I mentioned in my OP.

> I put mine in the
> dishwasher without fear of damage and I'm not any more careful with
> them than I am with other glassware. However, the teapots are made of
> clear glass. It's pretty strong borosilicate glass like they use in
> labs, but it is certainly not as strong as the stuff coffee mugs are
> made of. Visit bodum.com and see for yourself if it's something you
> are interested in.

Thanks.

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On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:52:50 GMT, Bluesea wrote:

> "Derek" > wrote in message ...
>> On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 05:35:21 GMT, Bluesea wrote:
>>
>>> "Derek" > wrote in message
> ...
>>>> On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:19:18 -0600, Student wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these for when I travel.
>>>> Using the electric coil heater I have and a hotel mug, I could make
>>>> good tea for a change - since hotel coffee pots *never* get the water
>>>> hot enough for a good steep.
>>>
>>> On my last stay in a hotel room, I used a heating coil and a thermal
> tumbler
>>> and...tea bags. I was thinking to add a mug-sized brew basket like a
> Teeli
>>> or the Chatsford basket brewing kit at Upton to my packing list so I
> might
>>> enjoy my loose teas away from home.
>>
>> That's the same thought I'm having.
>
> What I'm thinking is that if a brew basket gets smushed or crushed in
> transit, it might still be useable, at least temporarily, and will cost less
> to replace than a teapot, even the small IngenuiTea.

True. But if one packs one's suitcase carefully...

.... one still has to think about TSA officers rummaging through it.
Nevermind.


>>>> "Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons
>>>> exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." -- G.K.
>>>> Chesterton
>>>
>>> Yes, it's important to know that dragons can, and should, be beaten.
>>> Will they go away if we simply ignore them?
>>
>> No. You've got dragons confused with fairies like Tinkerbell.
>
> Oh, sorry. My bad.
>
>
> "WARNING!
> Dragons are hazardous to your health.
> Do not dispose in waste receptacle until fire is completely out."

Do not meddle in the ways of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste
good with ketchup.

--
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Hard work often pays off after time, but laziness always pays off now.

Oh, right. It was so long ago, I had forgotten. 8 or 9 you said. I
think that's old enough to handle a teapot with care if she is drinking
out of real glasses and not plastic cups.

> wrote in message
oups.com...
> Bodum Shin Cha has been perfectly dripless for me. Just dont overfill.
> Only about 3/4 full.
> All the Bodum glass pots are durable, attractive, and dripless.

I took a look at this at the Bodum site. It says it's a tea press but it
looks like a pot with an infuser from what I can tell from the photo.

Since there's no product description, I'm wondering: was it mislabeled or
is it really a tea press?

Thanks.

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"Derek" > wrote in message ...
> On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:52:50 GMT, Bluesea wrote:
>
> > "Derek" > wrote in message
...
> >> On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 05:35:21 GMT, Bluesea wrote:
> >>
> >>> "Derek" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >>>> On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:19:18 -0600, Student wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these for when I travel.
> >>>> Using the electric coil heater I have and a hotel mug, I could make
> >>>> good tea for a change - since hotel coffee pots *never* get the
water
> >>>> hot enough for a good steep.
> >>>
> >>> On my last stay in a hotel room, I used a heating coil and a thermal
> > tumbler
> >>> and...tea bags. I was thinking to add a mug-sized brew basket like a
> > Teeli
> >>> or the Chatsford basket brewing kit at Upton to my packing list so I
> > might
> >>> enjoy my loose teas away from home.
> >>
> >> That's the same thought I'm having.
> >
> > What I'm thinking is that if a brew basket gets smushed or crushed in
> > transit, it might still be useable, at least temporarily, and will cost
less
> > to replace than a teapot, even the small IngenuiTea.
>
> True. But if one packs one's suitcase carefully...
>
> ... one still has to think about TSA officers rummaging through it.
> Nevermind.

Found this in my bookmarks:

http://www.plymouthtea.com/teatrkit.html


> >>>> "Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that
dragons
> >>>> exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." -- G.K.
> >>>> Chesterton
> >>>
> >>> Yes, it's important to know that dragons can, and should, be beaten.
> >>> Will they go away if we simply ignore them?
> >>
> >> No. You've got dragons confused with fairies like Tinkerbell.
> >
> > Oh, sorry. My bad.
> >
> > "WARNING!
> > Dragons are hazardous to your health.
> > Do not dispose in waste receptacle until fire is completely out."
>
> Do not meddle in the ways of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste
> good with ketchup.

Dragons eat ketchup?! >


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"Derek" > wrote in message ...
> On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 19:52:50 GMT, Bluesea wrote:
>
> > "Derek" > wrote in message
...
> >> On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 05:35:21 GMT, Bluesea wrote:
> >>
> >>> "Derek" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >>>> On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 13:19:18 -0600, Student wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these for when I travel.
> >>>> Using the electric coil heater I have and a hotel mug, I could make
> >>>> good tea for a change - since hotel coffee pots *never* get the
water
> >>>> hot enough for a good steep.
> >>>
> >>> On my last stay in a hotel room, I used a heating coil and a thermal
> > tumbler
> >>> and...tea bags. I was thinking to add a mug-sized brew basket like a
> > Teeli
> >>> or the Chatsford basket brewing kit at Upton to my packing list so I
> > might
> >>> enjoy my loose teas away from home.
> >>
> >> That's the same thought I'm having.
> >
> > What I'm thinking is that if a brew basket gets smushed or crushed in
> > transit, it might still be useable, at least temporarily, and will cost
less
> > to replace than a teapot, even the small IngenuiTea.
>
> True. But if one packs one's suitcase carefully...
>
> ... one still has to think about TSA officers rummaging through it.
> Nevermind.

Found this in my bookmarks:

http://www.plymouthtea.com/teatrkit.html


> >>>> "Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that
dragons
> >>>> exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." -- G.K.
> >>>> Chesterton
> >>>
> >>> Yes, it's important to know that dragons can, and should, be beaten.
> >>> Will they go away if we simply ignore them?
> >>
> >> No. You've got dragons confused with fairies like Tinkerbell.
> >
> > Oh, sorry. My bad.
> >
> > "WARNING!
> > Dragons are hazardous to your health.
> > Do not dispose in waste receptacle until fire is completely out."
>
> Do not meddle in the ways of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste
> good with ketchup.

Dragons eat ketchup?! >


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On Thu, 3 Feb 2005 01:24:48 -0600, Bluesea wrote:

> Found this in my bookmarks:
>
> http://www.plymouthtea.com/teatrkit.html

Hokey Smokes, Bullwinkle! That's pretty neat. Thanks for sharing!

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people each year who are trying to find it.