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  • The world of Moroccan and oriental teapots

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    El mundo de las teteras marroquíes y orientales

    The Moroccan and oriental teapots It is a utensil that you can find in a multitude of materials, including iron, porcelain, glass or ceramic. Each variety has its specific characteristics and will help you present the tea in front of your guests in an appropriate way.

    Know which is yourperfect teapot It is essential since depending on the material you can give it one treatment or another, they need different care and in addition to giving an ideal flavor and temperature to your tea. In our store you will find a great variety of Moroccan and oriental teapots for every taste.

    If you are a lover of tea and infusions, you should have a kettle in your kitchen and learn to differentiate the different ones. Moroccan and oriental teapotsthat exist, so you will know how to choose the ideal one for the tea you want to consume. We recommend that if you consume different teas you have one teapot for each type of tea this way you will not contaminate the flavors of the leaves.

    Types of Moroccan and oriental teapots

    Thefirst teapots endowed in the early sixteenth century and was invented in China, thanks to the East Indies trade, it spread rapidly and today we can count ongreat variety of Moroccan and oriental teapots.

    Theteapots They are not only a kitchen utensil but it has become a way of reflecting art and the family life that develops around thetradition of drinking tea. It is also getting easier find in the markettea set to make the family moment more ideal. A kettle is made up of a body, a mouth, a handle and a lid, but each type has its own characteristics:

    Ceramic teapot

    Thistype of Moroccan and oriental teapots They are made by molding clay, then they are fired in ovens, resulting in a highly consistent and very resistant piece. We can find two types of ceramics: compact that is fired at a high temperature and its color is gray, red or cream; and the porous that it manufactures at a low temperature and the color is white or brick red.

    Depending on the countries,ceramic teapots their designs vary, as each one tries to reflect its own culture such as Chinese, Arabic, Hindu, etc.

    Moroccan and oriental ceramic teapot

     

    Japanese teapots

    The japanese teapots They are made with porcelain and their designs are a mixture of Chinese and Korean culture. Those made of cast iron are also very common and are traditionally known astetsubin teapots. It is considered as a symbol of sophistication and is a collectible item.

    When making tea in airon kettle, this gives a characteristic flavor to the water and creates a new flavor to the tea that you normally use. That is why they are very popular in the market. In addition, their designs are impressive and very elaborate.

    a japanese tetsubin type teapot

    Arabic teapots

    Thearabic teapots They are an evolution of theChinese and European teapot models. We can find them in metal and porcelain but the most sold in the market are the Moorish stainless steel teapots. Thus it can be used in any type of fire and is more versatile.

    As for their designs we can find them from thetypical moroccan teapot with a wider metal ass with Arabic iconography, even with elephant shapes, silver plated, with crystals, etc.

    an arabic teapot on a table next to a bowl of dates

    Yixing teapots

    Theyixing type teapots They are characterized by their minimalism and natural appearance, since they are made of clay. The clay being porous allows the absorption of the tea in each use, thus after a prolonged use of ayixing teapot develops a kind of film that helps retain the flavor, essence and color of the tea you use in it. As a consequence, the kettle changes color and becomes more attractive.

    Theyixing teapots they are smaller than other types and are made for individual use. Thanks to its size, the heat is better preserved and the aromas of the tea.

    a yixing kettle with two bowls for drinking tea

    Tips for a good maintenance of your kettle

    The best forkeep a kettle like the first day is to avoid the use of chemicals, we advise you not to wash it with soap, as this deteriorates the inner film of the walls of the kettle. To do this, rinse it with enough water and let it dry.

    If rust appears inside your kettle, use a toothbrush to clean it with plenty of water. Others tips for maintaining a Moroccan and oriental teapot are:

    • Before using it for the first time, please clean it with hot water.
    • Avoid putting it directly on fire.
    • To dry it, always do it outdoors.
    • Do not forget to remove any tea or water that has remained inside the kettle after use.
    • Avoid contacting your kettle with oil or salt.
    • Do not use it as a vase for kitchen utensils, this will prevent it from scratching on the inside.

    As you can see thanks to the globalization of trade, it is very common to see many varieties of tea in homes and even have very classic and traditional teapots like some more elaborate that serve as an ornament of a display case. We hope you liked this article and know how to recognize some types of Moroccan and oriental teapotsthat exist and their peculiarities.


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