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Default What do you know about this teapot?

There is an Asian pyrex pot where the infuser sits on top. There is a
mechanism to release the brew into the pot. I imagine your infuser
looking like a funnel. I can imagine larger leaf multiple infusion
and one time infusion for fines and the like. Sounds like one of a
kind pot. If you ever catch up on teas at the Asian stores the
discount stores like TJMax usually have a selection or two of British
blends.

Jim

On Nov 9, 3:14 pm, (j h) wrote:
> Ah - I need to clarify my odd little teapot's structure. The infuser
> unit does not fit inside the 'teapot' but sits on the rim where the lid
> goes after the infuser is removed. So it appears to work like an
> old-fashioned coffee drip-o-later. (Maybe it really is a coffee maker
> but the bottom serving unit is a classical round teapot shape.)
>
> Timing the brewing will be interesting since I don't know how long it
> will take for the hot water to drip through. Need to take a deep breath
> and try it out.
>
> Yes, ethnic suppy houses are amazing in their selections. Here in my
> upstate NY city there are many Asian and Indian stores, two within
> walking distance, and more tea choices than I will ever work my way
> through. Our large home-owned supermarket has a Tea Bar in their
> flagship store and there are many premium loose teas for purchase as
> well as tea brewed by the cup
>
> Thanks for your response - hope the structure of the pot is more clear.
> Jan