Almost Awesome
I like the pot. I want to love it. But the filter doesn't filter very well; the holes are big enough that I end up eating a lot of leaves. It's fine if you like tea with very big leaves, but I'm trying out all kinds of teas and the filter just cannot contain rooibos.
Also, I've only had it for a week, but the plastic is already discoloring.
I would adore this teapot if it had a metal filter, but as it is I'm already shopping for a new pot.
Shiny Little Tea Pot
This tea pot is great. It's easy to clean. Easy to carry. Makes perfect tea almost every time. I blame the bad pots on operator error due to lack of caffeine.
Great brewing system
I purchased the Bodum New Kenya tea presses in both the small and the medium sized models. I really enjoy good quality loose tea, and the tea presses make it very convenient to brew this way (although the tea presses do also accommodate bagged tea, according to the instructions). For the small press I add about one and one half tablespoons of loose tea to the strainer, and about three tablespoons for the medium sized press. The amount you add, as always, will depend on your own preferences.
I would have given the New Kenya presses 5 stars, but for one feature that I believe has the potential for eventual failure, due to extended use. The plunger portion of the tea press is surrounded by a soft plastic gasket, to seal it closely ... Read More
