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Making the Perfect Cup of Tea

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The Right Teapot
Making the Perfect Cup of Tea
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The right teapot for the perfect cuppa is a matter if personal preference either metal (all early teapots were solid silver, ornate vessels) or china.

A metal teapot will keep the tea hotter for longer but some feel that china keeps a finer flavor, with no tainting from the metal.

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