Can this pot be used to make small batches of tea? If u only fill it up half way (20 oz), will enough water reach the tea basket to make a good cup?
2036790
Yes. The basket drops deep into the pot so it should be fine. I do small, medium and full pots and never had an issue. Love it.
2036791
I dont think so. Mine didn't come with the tea basket but the pot is quite deep. I just brew a full pot and put the remaining amount in a plastic container in the fridge. Pore it in a cup and microwave for a quick breakfast.
2036792
yes it reaches deeper than half way to the bottom. i made smaller amounts we no problem. its a great pot i use it all the time. but if you want to make smaller amounts of tea on a regular basis, you can get smaller pots too. i have a small one and this one. both make great tea!
35267
Per the description, it states: Brews 16oz (2 cups) of tea and fits cups with a 3.5 inch diameter. I would say something similar to that would work fine.
717441
Typically when brewing tea in a teapot, you use a strainer when pouring the tea, not inside the pot. So this would work for that, but is not a typical use, as I understand. I used this for brewing one cup at a time, in the cup.
998983
Yes, you can, but to be honest, if you want to use it for coffee again, I would use a completely separate pot for the tea. I have 2 - one for coffee, and one for tea.
1525271
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.
942931
No, it is not big enough to hold a pot. The opening is small, additionally the handle goes goes across the top of the opening making it impossible to put anything but water in it.
1131
No, it works as a steamer basket, you need very little water. You'll be surprised how much liquid comes out of the food you cook. I generally add a half cup or less of liquid for most dishes.
388474
No, it's really just designed to brew a single serving of tea 8oz to maybe 16oz maximum. Over filling the mesh ball doesn't allow for tea leave expansion and reduces the infusion. You could use several in a full tea pot in theory.
304769
I think it would be a bit small for a 32 oz teapot. I use this for single (albeit large) mugs. That being said, it's an awesome stainless strainer, so I'd buy it anyway :)
1964890
This pot is not intended for stove top use. You are supposed to boil the water in sonething else then pour it into this pot to make your tea.
453401
I checked the infuser and it holds almost half a cup in it. It is very large for the size of the pot which holds 2.5 to 3 cups of liquid. I think you would be able to make very strong tea with it.
543072
No, I've never used them in a tea pot - but I don't see why it wouldn't work - if it make only 2-4 cups - I think this was meant for only one cup though.
1461438
Probably not that small of an amount. There is a minimum fill line in the window on the side of the pot. I would guess it would take 12 to 16 ounces to safely operate.
1219167
I think it would work just fine. I use mine for tea and have had no problems so far.
238696
Hello! I think if you have a tea flower, then if you remove the basket, yes, it would fit...it is a generous 4 cup pot.
35264
Well my mug holds about 2 1/2 cups give or take and the tea maker was perfect for it. I wouldn't fill the tea maker and use a small mug. Just a good (normal) sized mug does the trick :)
805796
I would not recommend it, for it is too delicate. It is to be used as a tranfer pot for your already boiled water source and for serving and/or steeping.