Bodum Assam 4-Cup Tea Press Teapot
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BodumBrand: Bodum
Model: 1844-01
Color: White
Product features:
- Brew tea without removing the infuser
- 32-ounce capacity
- All parts are dishwasher safe
- Designed for the British Tea Council
- Heat resistant borosilicate glass, stainless steel lid, polycarbonate strainer and plunger
- Assam Double Wall Highball Glasses (Set of 2)
- Assam 13.5 oz. Double Wall Glasses (Set of 2)
- Assam 17 oz Tea Press with Black Plastic Handle and Plastic Infuser
- Bodum Assam 34-Ounce Glass Teapot with Stainless-Steel Filter
- Assam 25 oz. Double Wall Shot / Espresso Glasses
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bodum Assam 4-Cup Tea Press Teapot
Customer Review: 4 cup - this part is partially true
Summary: 3 Stars
4 mugs capacity would be a better description. Due to the construction of tea container the water flow around the loose tea leaves is severely restricted. The impact of it is two-fold:
1. If you need just one or two mugs of tea you are out of luck, the first row of perforations in tea container starts just there...
2. For 3 to 4 mugs it's ok, but as the water cannot freely circulate you need to add some brewing time, or use the plunger to force water movement.
Additionally, when pouring tea make sure you hold the cover with your other hand...
PS. As the capacity of it is close to perfect for me, I'm thinking about using my dremel and adding a few rows of perforations to the strainer. Original idea is that when the tea is ready you lower the plunger to stop steeping. As I pour tea as soon as it's ready, perforating the whole strainer would make it only better tea pot.
Description of Bodum Assam 4-Cup Tea Press Teapot
Tea, as a beverage, was discovered in Assam in the early 19th century. Assam is.the rich, green land of rolling plains and dense forests is the gateway to the north eastern part of India. The mighty Brahmaputra river that has its origins in Tibet charts its majestic course through this state. This mystic land of eternal blue hills and beautiful rivers is renowned for its tea, rich flora and fauna. In Assam, tea is grown both in the Brahmaputra and Barak plains. Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Sibsagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Nagaon and Sonitpur are the districts where tea gardens are mostly found. Assam produces 51% of the tea produced in India and about 1/6th of the tea produced in the world. Almost equally reknowned, Bodum Assam 2-Cup Tea Press 1842-01GVP was originally designed for the British Tea Council and the British really take their tea seriously. Using a similar mechanism found on Bodum's popular French-Press product, the Assam gets more flavor from the tea leaves than an ordinary tea pot. The secret is in the plunger mechanism which squeezes the tea leaves down, retaining their presence at the bottom of the pot, to infuse all their properties into the hot water. There are so many teas on the market, and many are or can be blended for particular qualities. Whether you choose black, green white, herbal, or medicinal tea, the Assam teapot is the best and easiest way to get a really delicious tea. So whether you're British or not, this teapot from Bodum is personifies the best.Who knows more about tea than the British? When the British Tea Council asked Bodum to develop a new way of brewing tea, the result was this unique press that's almost as much fun to look at as it is to use. Simply fill the strainer with tea leaves and add boiling water--a slow process, but well worth the time. (You could also use tea bags, but why would you want to?) The clear jug lets you see the tea as it's steeping, allowing you to customize its strength to your taste. When the tea is strong enough, slowly depress the plunger to stop the brewing. You won't have any tea leaves to read at the bottom of your cup, but there's no mess and no need to remove the strainer before you pour. But be forewarned: the Bodum press doesn't retain heat quite as well as a traditional teapot, so you might want to use a tea cozy if you're not drinking the whole pot in one sitting. It's a shame to cover up such a beautiful design, but that's the way the tea leaf tumbles. --Mary Park
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