What Are The Differences Between Kettles Of Different Materials?

First, the iron kettle

For a while, iron pots were all the rage in the tea world.
At that time, the price of the old iron pot from Japan climbed all the way, and it was very popular in the tea circle.
Putting aside the popular attributes, can the performance of the iron kettle itself really improve water quality?
This has always been controversial in the industry.
As we all know, the softness of water quality is mainly affected by calcium and magnesium ions, and when their content is higher, the harder the water quality.
The pig iron pot, even if it has the effect of adsorbing calcium and magnesium ions, has a limited effect.
At the same time, around the quality of water quality, it also includes other situations such as dust impurities.
Under the premise that the water quality itself is not ideal, the improvement effect of boiling water in iron kettles is not obvious.

Therefore, when looking at the boiling water of the iron kettle, it is not appropriate to exaggerate its role.

In order to improve the quality of tea water, the root cause must be solved from the water source.

According to the standards set by the "Daguan Tea Theory", the good water suitable for brewing tea meets the characteristics of "clear, light, sweet, soothing, and lively".

The biggest advantage of boiling water in an iron kettle to make tea is that the iron itself conducts heat well and gathers heat quickly.

When boiling water to make tea, you can make a pot of water that has just boiled to a boil to achieve more ideal heat preservation.

But in the usual process, boiling water with an iron kettle also has disadvantages - it is very inconvenient to maintain.

If you are not careful, the bottom of the pot, the wall of the pot and other places are easy to rust.

It not only affects the aesthetics, but also easily brings out the annoying rust smell.

After boiling water in an iron kettle to make tea, it can be maintained in time.

The pot should not be wet with water for a long time, and it should be placed in a dry place as much as possible to avoid rust.

 

Second, stainless steel pots

A pot of useful stainless steel kettle is the basic universal partner for making tea.

In modern life, it can be found in every household.

Stainless steel pot heated by electricity, the price is not high, convenient and trouble-saving.

Compared to iron kettles, copper kettles and other pots that need to be heated slowly, boiling water with an electric kettle can be boiled in about three or two minutes.

After pressing the switch, bring a pot of water to a boil, and the heating can be stopped automatically.

Judging from the process of "boiling water", it is easy and trouble-free, and the operation is very convenient.

Based on the material characteristics, stainless steel pots can solve the problem that metal teapots such as iron pots and copper pots are easy to rust and troublesome maintenance.

Finally, when choosing a stainless steel kettle to boil water, pay attention to safety performance.

Otherwise, some low-end and cheap stainless steel pots on the market are easy to be adulterated with impurities inside.

Choose an electric kettle with a brand and power standard, and make tea more appropriately.

 

Third, clay pots

Clay pot boiling water, retro and elegant.

Because the material of "pottery" itself, its pores are large, and the air permeability will be better than that of metal and porcelain.

Boil water in a quaint stoneware pot, and the boiling water will be warmer.

In the Chaoshan people's gongfu tea, boiling water and boiling water are their daily needs for making tea.

In addition, compared with stainless steel, iron pots and copper pots made of metal, stoneware pots can also act as all-rounders.

In addition to being competent in boiling water, it can also make tea.

When I was in Shanghai before, in winter, I specially bought a handful of old white tea boiled with sand chassis.

The rough appearance of the sand can make the brewed tea soup taste more soft and have a special flavor.

However, in boiling water to make tea, the time used to boil water in clay pots should be slow.

After injecting the water, it takes a little longer for the whole pot of water to achieve the effect of completely boiling.

At the same time, clay pots are fragile, easy to crack, and afraid of bumping.

In the process of daily use, pay more attention and care to avoid breaking the clay pot.

In addition, based on the properties of stoneware itself, it should be used with much care.

Especially when a pot of water has just been boiled and the entire clay pot is at a high temperature, it cannot be directly placed on the ground, marble surface, etc.

In order to avoid the temperature at the bottom of the pot, a sudden change in cold and heat, which can easily lead to the fragmentation of the bottom of the pot.