Does your teapot need warming?
A cold pot takes some of the heat intended for the leaves. A brief warm-up can make a familiar recipe more repeatable, especially with a heavy pot.
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Meet the leaves, find your way with water, and make room for a cup you enjoy.

A cold pot takes some of the heat intended for the leaves. A brief warm-up can make a familiar recipe more repeatable, especially with a heavy pot.
The difference develops after picking. Follow what happens to the leaf, then compare the cups without treating colour as a measure of strength.
Price per packet is easy to see. Price per cup depends on how much leaf you use and what you actually finish.
A small curved glass makes the colour of Turkish tea part of the table. It also changes the pace of drinking and refilling.
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