Teaware Archives - Tea for Me Please

Learn ► June 2, 2025

Seasoning Yixing Clay Teapots – Everything You Need to Know

Yixing clay teapots might seem intimidating, but a few basic tips will get you started. Here is everything you need to know about seasoning yixing clay teapots.

Learn ► April 28, 2025

How to Care for Your Matcha Whisk

You've purchased your first bamboo matcha whisk. Now what? Here is everything you need to know about using, cleaning, and keeping your chasen in tip-top shape.

Learn ► May 6, 2024

An Introduction to the Kyusu

Kyusu is the Japanese word for teapot, though it is often associated with side handles. Here is everything that you need to know about using and caring for one.

Sip ► January 3, 2024

Bota Tea Bottle

I'm always on the lookout for new and travel mugs. In this post, I'm reviewing the Bota Tea Bottle. It heats up water, brews tea, and keeps it hot all in one.

Learn ► September 18, 2023

Awesome Tea Things You Can Find on Etsy

Warning: this post is dangerous for your wallet! I'm sharing some of my favorite Etsy shops for finding awesome tea things, from pottery to matcha and stickers.

Learn ► February 6, 2023

5 Reasons Your Gaiwan Should Be Your Best Friend

Gaiwans are the superheroes of teaware, a perfect mix of form and function. In this post, I've listed a few reasons why your gaiwan should be your best friend.

Sip ► June 23, 2021

Teasy Portable Tea Infuser

Teasy Portable Tea Infuser really lives up to its name, making it easy to brew tea on the go. Here are some of my thoughts after putting it to the test.

Sip ► April 26, 2021

Menna One Portable Tea Infuser

The Menna One Portable Tea Infuser allows you to keep your tea leaves inside without over-steeping. It has become my go-to for outdoor adventures.

Learn ► March 8, 2021

What are Tea Pets?

What are tea pets? How do you use them? Where can you buy them? Here's everything you need to know about these adorable additions to tea time.

Sip ► May 11, 2020

Teaware Show and Tell

I participated in a teapot show and tell organized by Zhen Tea. That inspired me to share a bit of my teaware collection here on the blog.

Sip ► April 27, 2020

JING Tea Matcha Shaker

Looking for an easy way to make matcha on the go? The JING Tea matcha shaker is my go-to tool. Its removable metal whisk is the secret for frothy tea.

Sip ► April 6, 2020

Fellow Corvo EKG Electric Kettle

A lot of people ask me about what tea kettle I use. The Corvo EKG from Fellow is definitely my go-to. It even has a secret video game!

Sip ► February 17, 2020

How to Use and Take Care of Cast Iron Teapots

Cast iron teapots are a beautiful way to prepare tea. Here are some tips and tricks to make sure that you will have years of brewing tea together.

Sip ► November 18, 2019

A Minimalist Tea Time with VIVA Scandinavia

When VIVA Scandinavia offered to share their teaware with me, I had visions of the perfect minimalist tea time. This mug and timer are a perfect match.