Teapot
Teapot
Teapot (/ˈtiːpɒt/) is a vessel used for steeping tea leaves or a herbal mix in boiling or near-boiling water, and for serving the resulting infusion which is called tea.
Etymology
The term "teapot" comes from the combination of the words "tea", a hot beverage made by infusing the dried, crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water, and "pot", a container, typically rounded or cylindrical and of ceramic ware or metal, used for storage or cooking.
Related Terms
- Tea: A hot beverage made by infusing the dried, crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water.
- Infusion: The process of extracting chemical compounds or flavors from plant material in a solvent such as water, oil or alcohol, by allowing the material to remain suspended in the solvent over time.
- Steeping: The soaking in liquid (usually water) of a solid, usually in order to extract flavours or to soften it.
- Tea plant: A species of evergreen shrub or small tree whose leaves and leaf buds are used to produce tea.
See Also
- Tea kettle: A type of pot, specialized for boiling water, with a lid, spout, and handle, or a small kitchen appliance of similar shape that functions in a self-contained manner.
- Teacup: A cup from which tea is drunk.
- Tea infuser: A device in which loose, dried tea leaves are placed for steeping or brewing, in a cup or a teapot full of hot water.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Teapot
- Wikipedia's article - Teapot
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