Teapot – READ FIRST

How to Make a Proper Pot of Tea

1. BEFORE FIRST USE, wash the inside and outside with hot soapy water, rinse and dry.
2. Preheat your ceramic teapot by pouring boiling water into it. This will enhance the extraction process by preventing the water from cooling too fast, and will keep the tea hot for a longer period of time after it’s brewed. If desired, you can also preheat your teacups.
3. Boil fresh, cold filtered water in your Chantal teakettle.
4. Pour out the hot water sitting in the teapot. Add tea to infuser (one tea bag or one teaspoon of loose tea leaves per cup of tea), add boiling water and cover.
5. For variety, add whole cloves, fresh mint leaves, slivers of fresh peeled ginger or cardamom pods to tea leaves before steeping.
6. Steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your personal taste. Keep in mind that steeping too long may result in bitter tea. We recommend using a timer.
7. Remove tea bag or infuser, pour and enjoy!

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:

• Dishwasher safe
• To make your pot “shine”, we recommend using Enamel/Ceramic Cleaner.
• Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, oven cleaners, bleach or strong abrasive cleaners on your ceramic teapot.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS:

• DO NOT place a teapot with a stainless infuser in the microwave.
• Do not use on stovetop. Boil water in separate pot or teakettle.
• Always use a potholder when handling.
• Allow boiling water to settle for 20 seconds before handling or pouring.
• Use a trivet/hotplate to protect surfaces from heat and/or moisture.
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