А хороший чайник – этот тот, что made of the right material, has a strainer at the base of the spout, is the right size for you, holds a drop, holds the lid, has a hole in the lid for steam to escape, and you really, really like it. But first things first.
6 signs of the right teapot
Which kettle to choose 1.A strainer at the base of the spout. There must be a strainer at the base of the spout to prevent tea leaves from falling into the cup. When choosing a teapot, remove the lid and look inside. The best option is if instead of one hole you see several, and quite large ones. Small ones will get clogged with tea leaves. 2. Optimum volume. It is quite easy to calculate - one brewing should be enough for one full tea party, yours or your family's (depending on how many people you are counting on). After this, nothing should remain in the teapot - so that there is no temptation to drink old tea. For one person, a volume of 300 ml is usually enough. 3. The teapot holds a drop. That is, immediately after you stop pouring the tea, it should stop pouring, and not drip into a saucer or onto the tablecloth. Unfortunately, teapots with "incontinence" are not available. are becoming more and more common now, and they are so beautiful in appearance that it is very difficult not to buy them. 4. A reliable lid. It should hold tightly on the teapot. For this purpose, the lids of oriental teapots are recessed and have a wide inner rim that reliably holds this part from accidental falls. In European models, a small protrusion-lock on the lid serves the same purpose. 5. A hole for steam to escape. Any teapot lid should have a small hole. Where exactly it will be - in the center or nearby - does not matter. With its help, you can check how tightly the lid of the teapot closes. To do this, close the teapot and plug the hole in the lid with your finger. After that, holding the lid, lightly blow into the spout of the teapot. If the lid fits tightly, then when you blow, it will jump slightly. 6. A comfortable handle. The width of the palm, irregular in shape, with an expansion at the top.  How to care for the teapot:
- don't leave the teapot with tea leaves until the morning: drink the tea and wash it;
- do not rub it from the inside, just rinse it with running water;
- dry the open teapot without wiping or covering it with anything;
- Do not store the kettle near strong-smelling items.
