Can you set the used tea leaves aside, add a little & make another pot?
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We put more water through right after we make the first pot (without adding more leaves) so we have enough for two Mugs each. That works fine. I've never tried setting the leaves aside for longer before using them. I'd be a little afraid of moldif you left them for too long.
886723
Definitely. In fact you realize you usually use too much tea with traditional teapots (and waste). You can easily run a second batch. Just add half a spon on top.
439859
You could, because the tea leaves are enclosed in the filter. The only downside to this tea maker is that the lid on the serving pot, does not detach for easier cleaning.
886724
Yes The stainless steel basket can be removed to clean out or add to for another pot of tea.
1952898
No. This is a cast iron tea pot which is not designed for cooking. To make tea, water must be boiled separately and add to the tea pot.
1223339
I guess you can since I normally add water directly to the tea leaves in my cup.
965160
Yes, but probably best if it's a simmer method. You'd do this without the wood/ceramic steamer unit -- just use the pot and lid.
1959284
I don't know why you couldn't, it is the same thing as keeping tea leaves in. I suppose you brew it like tea until it is as dark as you want it.
1546666
I say just buy the set a second time. At least then you have an extra teapot and therefore extra tea for those extra cups. The tea set is enough to fill each cup once, or one cup four times. Instead of making a pot of tea twice for that, just make two at once.
1033514
Yes. I make tea in but I usually reheat the tea by placing the pot on the stove and it's fine.
1513920
Either method will work. I prefer loose leaf for natural flavor. The first pot is to wash "remove any unwanted substance in the tea leaf". Enjoy the 2nd and 3rd pot.
1357564
I have not done that, but since it's glass my guess is you'd be fine. Though, tea ususally leaves some residue, over time, so for that reason, I would be inclined not to--just one more thing to clean out over time....
1525267
A little bit of loose tea can easily make one cup. Pay attention to home much boiling water you add.
1144655
I didn't try but I think you couldn't. You can just pour in it boiled tea (as I use it and then pour tea into small cups for example when I meeting guests) or just put some tea leaves in it and pour boiling water.
816131
I wouldn't try it. If you just boil water and slowly poor over loose tea you tea pot will work great.
368623
Yes. flowering teas are perfect for this pot. They go directly into the pot and you don't use the diffuser. This pot was made for flowering tea. Each flower makes several pots of tea...its meant to. Get you full $ worth and enjoy several times over (at least on the same day).
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Yes, after the leaves steep, remove the strainer and put the lid back on to drink from it. We've had ours for a year now and we still love them! Tea stays hot for hours!!!
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If reusing the tea leaves, leave them in the maker with the lid up to dry out.
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If you are using the bulb tea, you will have to make a full pot. The pots aren't that big anyways. If you use loose tea leaves, then you can make a smaller amount. If want even smaller than don't use that pot.
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I'm pretty sure you can. I gave it as a gift and the recipient has told me it's been used to make tea several times.