What is different about a chai teapot from an English teapot?
82396
hi patricia, I do not know what the difference would be, but I can say this is a great tea pot.
82397
I was told that it holds water at a higher heat for longer which is better for brewing stronger teas like chai spice teas. Green and white teas would get to strong if left to sit in the pot because of the extra duration of the heat. If you time the brewing duration and remove the infuser (or teabags) then this will be a non-issue.
82398
Chai is another word for tea, frankly. I have friends from former Yugoslavia and others from Somalia who use the word 'chai' (spelled differently, of course) for any kind of tea/infusion - black, red, or herbal - with or without additional flavorings. In the U.S., however, 'chai' has come to mean a spice-flavored tea. Wikipedia describes the origin of the term: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masala_chai
1028412
I don't think so. On the bottom of the teapot is says "England," "Original," and "Cauldon." I believe Cauldon is the manufacturer.
1879396
Made in China, according to the bottom of the teapot :) This is not fine china, its porcelain. It is by no means high quality by tea set standards, but it is lovely and I have thoroughly enjoyed using it and have received several compliments on it.
1050403
I can't really say. My wife gave it away since she wanted a tea KETTLE not a tea POT which I ordered in error.
1089625
Bottom of my teapot says Made in Britain by Portmeirion and www.portmeirion.com
2273749
I have a glass top electric range and found my newest Revere kettle (made in China) is a "bomb". It is made so none of the copper bottom touches the burner surface resulting in a disappointing time to boil water. I had a larger Revere made in Korea that was a gem, but over the years the whistling lid and opening devise failed and were not available for replacing. As a result I junked my Revere kettles and purchased the most attractive and cheapest kettle I could find at B J's, now I boil water in nothing flat, (quickly).
1419436
yes you could use any teapot type. The warming plate is getting really hot!
750703
No, it's a ceramic (china) pot. You pour boiling water into it to steep your tea. A nice match for this set is a Japanese-style cast iron tea kettle, which you can also find on Amazon. Or, I like a Revere stainless steel copper-bottom tea kettle.
34872
I use mine for hot English tea love it for trips stays good and hot for hours Just Water I wouldn't know mine was bought for hot teas
1177896
I don't know the difference, but I love this pot. We use it for everything. Would make an excellent wedding gift to the couple that is just starting out. It is by far my favorite piece of cookware....
1480974
The best I can find is that they are manufactured in China, though in the past some were manufactured in Italy. I suspect all the newer ones are from China. They are nice little teapots.
750704
Adam, Tea pots are for only steeping tea as others mention. Tea Kettle is only what you put on a burner.
1952520
No I bought one at the same time that I bought this pot. I love this teapot, by the way, I was raised by an English Father and we had tea several times a day. This reminds me of all the teapot in England. It also doesn't dribble when you pour I hate that.
705146
Don't know if it is the same as that served in Chinese Restaurants, but it is the best Chai tea I've had.
1743918
They certainly look alike. I would say that they are not identical. I get great steamed and frothed milk from my Waring pro. Note that the Waring Pro has a different steamer wand, longer that the one on the Espressione. After about a year of using this once a day and my husband using it for hot water for tea, the steam control handle turns on the pump when pushed to the stop position. I need to contact Waring about service, since my machine has a 5 yr. warranty. I think my machine may have a brass boiler, though I have no evidence other than it holds heat for a very long time after the machine is turned off. So the short answer is same outside but maybe cheaper components inside. They certainly look alike. I would say that they are not identical. I get great steamed and frothed milk from my Waring pro. Note that the Waring Pro has a different steamer wand, longer that the one on the Espressione. After about a year of using this once a day and my husband using it for hot water for tea, the steam control handle turns on the pump when pushed to the stop position. I need to contact Waring about service, since my machine has a 5 yr. warranty. I think my machine may have a brass boiler, though I have no evidence other than it holds heat for a very long time after the... » Read More They certainly look alike. I would say that they are not identical. I get great steamed and frothed milk from my Waring pro. Note that the Waring Pro has a different steamer wand, longer that the one on the Espressione. After about a year of using this once a day and my husband using it for hot water for tea, the steam control handle turns on the pump when pushed to the stop position. I need to contact Waring about service, since my machine has a 5 yr. warranty. I think my machine may have a brass boiler, though I have no evidence other than it holds heat for a very long time after the machine is turned off. So the short answer is same outside but maybe cheaper components inside. « Show Less
526320
The tea kettle is ceramic and has a lid that is also ceramic. Like the ceramic tea pots it fits on with a tiny piece built into the lid that stops the top from falling off while in the pouring position. The entire ceramic pot lifts off of the heating element and can be placed on the table on a pot holder. The top goes on and off very easily.
1740328
the picture is shown with a tea blossom in it, but the pretty little pot looks just like that one. I love mine