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We generally ship via US Postal Service first class or priority mail This service can be a quick as overnight and up to 3 days in the lower 48. They even deliver on Saturdays. For 9 ounces and up the postage is $5.39 - a great value considering the price of gas and your valuable time. Since most teas are $3.50 an ounce, 12 ounces of tea will get you free shipping.
Please contact us for other countries. We can quote you shipping.
1 teaspoon per 8 oz of water. Fluffy leaves like some Oolongs, use 2 teaspoons. For stronger tea use more tea.
There is no hard and fast rules on steeping except over steeping may make tea bitter. If you are unsure, try cooler water and shorter steeping times.
Below are general steeping instructions. For best results, follow the steeping instructions that came with your tea.
To estimate water temperature use a thermometer or wait a 2-3 minutes after the water stops boiling. Then the water temperature should be about 165- 185 F.
You can gauge water temperature by looking at the bubbles forming at the bottom of the tea kettle. When pin size bubbles form, the water temperature is about 185F.
To take the guess work out of water temperatures, try our electric tea kettle.
| Tea Type | Steeping Temperature | Steeping Time |
| White Tea | 170-185 F | 1-3 minutes |
| Green Tea | 170-185 F | 2-3 minutes |
| Oolong Tea | 170-190 F | 2-3 minutes |
| Black Tea | 200-212 F | 3-5 minutes |
| Tisanes | 212 F | 4-7 minutes |
Fruit and herbal teas are also referred to as tisanes.
Forged in coal furnaces, these cast iron=Tetsu, Pots=Bin (tetsubin) are centuries old designs from Japan where tea is the national drink. These hand forged teapots are inspired by the ancient tetsubins which were common in every traditional Japanese household. These teapots and matching teacups are beautifully finished inside and out. The enameled inside delivers clean crisp steep. The rubbed finish allows the cast iron finish to peek through creating a perfect offset to the smooth enamel. Two matching cups and trivet complete this tea set.
Available in 3 styles. Green Dragonfly, Red Kanji Characters, Blue hobnail pattern.
Includes a removable stainless steel infusing basket. (not shown)
Not recommended for stove top use.
Teapot holds 25 ounces
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