To the untrained eye, serving tea is as easy as dunking a tea bag in hot water. To a connoisseur, however, this is like drinking wine out of a sippy cup. One of the great pleasures of drinking tea is the ritual that goes into making a perfect pot. Coffee people have coffee gadgets; not to be outdone, the last few years have seen a considerable increase in the number of tea gadgets on the market.
There are three main components to serving tea: heating the water, brewing the tea, and serving. Heating the water is done in a kettle, either tea maker.
A Few Basics
To brew a great cup, you'll need a few things first.
