Your Essential Teaware & Accessories Guide from Tea'ze A More
 
At Tea'ze A More, we believe a proper cup of tea starts with the right equipment. Our curated collection ensures precision and pleasure, whether you're enjoying a morning cuppa or hosting a formal afternoon tea.
 
Brewing Vessels and Infusion Tools

These items hold the tea leaves and the hot water during the steeping process, and they are the cornerstone of our collection.
 

• Teapot (The Brewer): The heart of the ritual, a traditional vessel for brewing and serving multiple cups.

  • Materials: Porcelain (for elegance and even heat retention), Glass (to watch the leaves unfurl), Aluminum (longer heat retention), or Earthenware/Stoneware (for a rustic, comforting brew).

  • Note: We feature creative designs made of metal or cast iron that can be placed directly on a stovetop or cooktop to help maintain heat during your tea service.

• Lidded Bowl: A simple brewing vessel, popular for making small, concentrated infusions of high-grade leaves.

• Mug, Teacup, or Travel Mug: For a quick, individual serving.

• Infuser or Tea Strainer: Tools for holding and containing loose leaves during steeping.

  • Brewing Basket: A roomy, fine-mesh basket that sits inside a teapot or mug, giving the leaves plenty of space to swirl and infuse properly.

  • Tea Ball or Mesh Infuser: A small device for single portions of loose leaf.

  • Cup Strainer: A small mesh dome placed over the rim of your teacup to catch any stray leaves when pouring.

  • Empty Tea Bags: Disposable paper or fabric pouches you fill with your own loose-leaf tea.

 
Water Heating

The quality and temperature of the water are critical for a good cup of tea.

• Electric Kettle: A plug-in appliance used solely to rapidly bring water to a boil, separate from your brewing vessel.

• Temperature-Controlled Kettle: A modern luxury that allows you to set the exact temperature, essential for delicate leaves like China Green or Darjeeling.

• Stovetop Kettle: A classic whistle kettle, often made of shiny stainless steel or colourful enamel, designed to be heated directly on the hob.

• Tea Thermometer: A tool to check the water is precisely hot enough to release the full flavour of your chosen tea.

 
Serving and Presentation

These items complete the presentation for a delightful serving experience.

• Teacups and Saucers: The traditional set for sipping and protecting your linens.

• Decanting Pitcher: Used when brewing in a short-steep style; all brewed tea is poured into this pitcher first to ensure a perfectly uniform strength before being served into cups.

• Tea Tray: A serving tray used to carry the entire tea set to the table.

• Tea Towel/Cloth: A small cloth used for quick clean-up and maintaining a tidy setting.

 
Measuring and Timing

Precision is key to avoiding an over-brewed, bitter cup.

• Tea Scoop/Spoon: Used to measure the correct quantity of dry leaves from the tin to the teapot.

• Kitchen Scale: For those who demand high accuracy, measuring the tea leaves by weight.

• Tea Timer/Hourglass: Used to time the exact steeping period.

• Tea Tongs: Used to handle hot sugar lumps, lemon slices, or wet teabags.

• Spout Clearer: A fine pick (often wooden) used to clear the teapot spout if it becomes blocked by swelling leaves.

 
Powdered Tea Accessories (for whisked beverages)
 

• Whisking Bowl: A wide, shallow bowl designed to allow ample room for whisking powdered tea.

• Bamboo Whisk: A fine whisk, often hand-cut, used to blend the powder and water into a smooth, frothy drink.

• Powder Scoop: A small, specialized scoop used to measure fine powder.

• Sifter/Sieve: Used to break up any clumps in the tea powder before whisking.