My one concern before I buy this is weather the tea press is detachable from the lid, and if the teapot can still function without it. Help, please?
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I cannot answer your question as mine arrived broken and I never got to use it. Sorry. I chose not to get it replaced
1593599
When I use a tea cozy, it does get hot. My biggest problem is that the pot drips when pouring.
867982
I have been using the teapot regularly on my gas stove-top over medium heat for several months without incident. I also wash it in the dishwasher. I've banged it against things on accident and the lid has fallen off while pouring - and it has not cracked.
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I believe some of this has to do with oxidation of the tea while it sits. Tea really should be drank shortly after it's made. The keep warm feature is helpful, but I try not to let my tea sit for too long. It's much better to brew a smaller pot if you won't drink it all right away. What I've found helpful if I do want a pot to drink throughout the day is to have a stainless vacuum carafe on hand. Instead of letting the tea sit in the pot, I'll move it to the carafe and close it up. It keeps the tea hotter, keeps air from getting to the tea and blocks out light. I think it keeps a full pot fresher for longer.
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I have had no issues with the tea pot. Pour boiling water from the kettle into the pot and put on the lid. Great teapot!
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That is what I have been doing for two years and have had no problems. Remember it is very small and makes just over a cup of tea. Handle will get hot so need to use glove or pot holder.
1950437
You can put loose tea in it and steep. It's a press so it will keep the tea leaves in when you press and pour your tea. Love mine!
1670630
I use mine to keep my tea hot, and it was still hot many hours later. No idea on this one. I did make a discovery this morning that this cup can't be shaken, or else the liquid comes out of it. How is it for you? I have tried dumping a little liquid out to no avail. I tried it dry with no avail. I am drying it out right now, and I am going to try it again. With both of our problems, maybe this ISN'T a good mug. I might have given my review too early. Don't know.
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I would not suggest it. This is just to keep it from direct heat on your furniture. The teapot holds heat pretty well.
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I don't know. I just fold over the top and place in teapot....have no trouble with the loose tea slipping out.
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I never used it for tea, just coffee. However, it should work just as well with tea as it does with coffee. Yes - you can remove the plunger & still have the lid on the pot. I place the press on a "non-cold" surface like a towel or those cloth pads used to pick up hot plates or pots as it will assist in keeping the liquid hot....
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Great product! I have an average coffee mug. I don't think it would fit a teapot. I don't use it for taht. I use it for my tea/coffee mug. I don't drink coffee, but I drink my tea in a mug not a tea cup. I would think a teacup would be a bit shallow.
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Yes, I made tea in it recently and was thrilled. I have not prepared coffee hot in it as of yet, but I can not imagine that it would be any different than the tea. I truly can not say enough good things about this product. It continues to amaze me how convenient it is.
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Yes. I watch how I position the tab and, like others have said, hold the lid as you pour. I do love the teapot. It is exactly what I expected.
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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.
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Yes. The lid rests on another fitting on the pot and is independent of the infuser. You can remove the infuser once the tea brews to your taste.
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Hi... The teapot is small, only holding 3 1/4 if water. Any more and it will over flow. So when it is just me and a neighbor it works beautifully. When I have more people, I use it as part of my center piece by putting flowers in it. Everyone thinks it is very pretty that way. I am not sorry I got this pot. I have enjoyed it many times. Rita