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Let's find the perfect teapot for you! Our website: http://beyondthebag.net/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond.the.bag/ One of the best ways to make tea is with a teapot. But what makes the perfect teapot? Welcome back to beyond the bag. Today, I am going to let you in on the secret things to look for when picking out a teapot so you can find the teapot that is best for you. Stay tuned to the end for the most overlooked detail about teapots you will want to watch out for. Alright, let's get into it. The first detail you should look at is the material the teapot is made out of. Teapots come in a lot of different materials from glass, ceramic, porcelain, and even steel. Having used these different styles, I have found glass to be far and away the best all-around material to go with. Glass won't taint the flavor of your tea, is reasonably durable with modern tempering, and brings a beautiful visual element to tea making if the glass is clear. Clear teapots are also easier to keep clean because you can see if you missed any spots. Also, I find being able to see the tea steeping, is extremely helpful in being able to judge when the tea is ready. All of this has brought me to the conclusion that glass is simply the way to go. The next thing you are going to want to consider is infusers. Infusers are vessels to hold tea while steeping. Some teapots don't come with them, but they are a highly useful feature not to be missed. What you want is something that will do a good job of both allowing the water to circulate and restraining the leaves. This is a delicate balance to strike but the best application I have seen has been stainless steel mesh infusers. They can be slightly difficult to clean of tea leaves end up drying on them, but a minute or two in some warm water will free them easily. More solid infusers can work but do not steep nearly as evenly. This is why stainless steel mesh is the way to go. The next thing to consider is size. This is going to come down to personal preference, but I have found the sweet spot to be 1 liter. This is big enough for multiple cups of tea, but can also do a smaller steeping when needed. If you mostly are making single cups at a time, there are miniature teapots made just for you. And if you are extremely social or simply enjoy drinking excessive amounts of tea there are also much larger teapots available. Feel it out and see what will work best for you. If you are feeling a bit indecisive go for a one liter and you'll be just fine. So, what is the most overlooked detail when considering which teapot to get? This little thing is here at the end of the spout. This is an anti-drip spout. On the outset, this might seem somewhat minor, but a good spout is worth its weight in gold. This allows you to pour a neat, satisfying, spill-free cup of tea with ease. Water like all liquids gets more viscous when it is hot. This makes unintentional drips a common annoyance, but one easily remedied with the addition of an anti-drip spout which ensures none of your precious tea ends up on the table runner. So let's recap when picking a teapot, the most important things to consider are the material, infuser design, size and don't forget about the anti-drip spout! In my experience, the best combination in terms of practicality and quality of results is a glass teapot with a stainless steel mesh infuser. I hope this helps you in your quest for the best teapot. Let me know what you go end up going with down in the comments below and I'll see you in the next one. Cheers!

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In this episode of 'Price Points', Epicurious challenges tea expert Emeric Harney of Harney & Sons to guess which one of two teas is more expensive. Emeric breaks down five in total before making his guesses! https://www.harney.com/ Still haven’t subscribed to Epicurious on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/epiyoutubesub ABOUT EPICURIOUS Browse thousands of recipes and videos from Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and more. Find inventive cooking ideas, ingredients, and restaurant menus from the world’s largest food archive. Tea Expert Guesses Cheap vs Expensive Tea | Price Points | Epicurious

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What kind of tea can replace coffee? Lets find out! These 4 amazing teas can replace or even surpass coffee. Our website: http://beyondthebag.net/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond.the.bag/ 0:00 Intro 0:37 Black Tea 1:50 Yerba Mate 3:02 Green Tea 4:11 Licorice Tea 5:35 Now What? Coffee: a ubiquitous, energy-boosting, bitter liquid hundreds of millions of people consume daily. While it does have its advantages, it isn't all sunshine and roses. Many people are looking for a better alternative, and its name is tea. Welcome back to beyond the bag. Today we are going to be looking at what teas can replace or even surpass coffee. Together we will find the tea best for you. Before you know it, you'll forget all about your morning cup of joe. The first and most popular choice for those leaving coffee is black tea. This tea most closely resembles coffee with a dark color, earthy taste with a bitter twinge, and a healthy dose of caffeine. Where this tea outshines coffee is by having less acidity, more anti-oxidants, and a lighter but still substantial caffeine load. This makes it an ideal option for those who are looking to ease down their reliance on caffeine without running into withdrawals. It is also a great place to start if the acid contents of coffee are causing you digestive issues. Although, it is worth mentioning black tea can still be a bit acidic so if you are really sensitive try the X entry on this list. Black tea also has more anti-oxidants than coffee which helps to reduce the damage of stress on the body which is a handy benefit. What if instead of dropping your caffeine, you want to take it up a notch? Well, allow me to introduce you to Yerba Mate. This tea from South America is PACKED to the brim with caffeine. Flavor-wise it is similar to green tea with a light grassy flavor. This tea is not acidic at all so you won't need to worry about any kind of gastrointestinal discomfort from it. If you really want to go all out, the Peruvians have a special cup and straw they use to consume highly concentrated versions of this tea to stay wired 24/7. Yerba also carries some related neurotropic compounds that set it even further apart from coffee in terms of performance enhancement. If you are looking for the ultimate mental boost, Yerba Mate is the perfect tea for you. One of the main reasons people are ditching coffee for something else is the caffeine-fueled jitters. These highly uncomfortable episodes are brought on by a sudden spike of energy in the brain. If this is the case for you, then the ideal beverage for you is green tea or matcha which is basically a green tea powder. Green tea does contain a level of caffeine, about 1/3 that of black coffee. However, what really sets it apart is the L-theanine. This handy dandy neutropic interact in a special way with caffeine. It slows both the energy rise and fall off while extending the length of time the boost lasts, all without any kind of jitter! Seriously, you have to try it to believe it. Using green tea, you can have a sharp yet peaceful state of mind thanks to the unique composition of the final product. Lastly, I know there are some of you out there who are trying to eliminate all caffeine from your life. However, if you are still looking for a little pick-me-up, there is one magical tea that can lift your energy without the world's favorite stimulant. Licorice tea has a unique ability to increase energy by slightly elevating your blood pressure. This can give a similar feeling to a caffeinated buzz. When we consume caffeine it constricts the blood vessels in our brains and as a result, increases blood pressure. Licorice tea does something similar by raising blood pressure body-wide. However, it must be said if you have any kind of pre-existing heart condition or already struggle with high blood pressure, it is not advisable to consume this tea without consulting your physician first. Licorice also has a natural sugar-free sweetness to it which is quite enjoyable alongside its truly one-of-a-kind flavor. Additionally, it is extremely soothing to the throat which is helpful if you get feeling a bit under the weather. And there you have it, 4 amazing teas for anyone looking to leave coffee in the dust. As I hope you can see, tea can not only replace coffee but exceed it. With such a range of options, you can find the one that fits your individual needs, tastes, and personal health objectives. Give these a try, and if you decide to ditch coffee for tea, let me know down in the comments below so we can celebrate with you! Cheers!

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