The electric teapots with top spraying or steam filter teapot.
The vast majority of electric teapots use the steam tea filter. The principle of the top-spray teapot is simple and effective. The sprinkler pipe collects the water at the bottom of the teapot. The steam then pushes the water up into the duct. When the water and steam reach the top of the tea filter, the whole thing stabilizes at around 99 degrees. The tea leaves or infusion are then wetted from above. The tea does not soak in water and is protected from boiling. This is certainly one of the most respectful ways to preserve the aromas of your infusion and the guarantee to always make a success of your tea.

What are the advantages of electric teapots?
The latest generation of electric teapots are also equipped with electronic thermostats and some are programmable. This process allows you to obtain the greatest regularity in concentration and preparation levels.
With an automatic teapot, you can adjust the watering of the tea according to temperature, as well as the duration of concentration. A “keep warm” position is available to regulate the tasting temperature.
Recently, affordable and efficient models have become available.

All about the new models of electric teapots.
Among the types of electric teapots, there are 3 main categories:

Water kettles, to simply have hot water.
Kettles with tea infusers. With or without thermometer and temperature control.
The latest generation of top-spray teapots. They are automatic with temperature control.

How does an electric teapot work?
To heat water, we have not yet found a more efficient way than putting a heater in water. Even if this principle is simplistic, it remains one of the best. We recommend models with invisible resistance (incorporated in the base). The old models with the resistance in the tank are difficult to clean and give a taste to the water. The new models are really more convenient for cleaning and odorless. For some time now, new induction models have been appearing. The advantage of induction teapots is the speed of heating.

How to choose your electric teapot ?
It all depends on your use and the characteristics of your favorite tea.
To each tea, its preparation and then to each to its habits. Nevertheless, we will give you as much information as possible below. It’s up to you to make up your own mind.
Kettles without infusers.
Sometimes we think it’s necessary to buy several utensils to prepare tea. But tea is hot water and a few leaves. A simple kettle and sieve may suffice.
Although it is possible to brew tea directly in the kettle, it is generally preferable to brew the decoction outside the kettle, in a separate teapot or container such as a Chawan.
For equipment :
-Glass is our clear preference. Its total absence of bad taste, makes it a precious ally.
Stainless steel, of good quality, can also be used.
Avoid all varnished steel, painted or plastic models which are mostly dangerous for health.
-Kettles with integrated infuser and diffuser.
With these models, we begin to have devices dedicated to teas, infusions and various decoctions. The latest models are equipped with high precision electronic thermostats that allow you to know the exact temperature of the water. The decoction is made by soaking inside the kettle. When you think that the concentration is sufficient, you remove the diffuser and the advantage with these “smart kettles” is that you can keep your tea at the ideal temperature for tasting.

The Temperature Table.
Below is a table of tea preparation temperatures. It is not exhaustive, but can nevertheless give you an idea of good tea practices.

Preparation methods
Preparation methods differ for black, red, yellow and green teas.
In general, fermented tea leaves are rinsed through a sieve with the hottest water possible. The leaves are then infused in water between 85 and 90°C.
For green teas, decoction is carried out directly without rinsing, using water between 70 and 80°C.
As a reminder :

Green tea: no fermentation.
Oolong tea: partial fermentation.
Black tea: complete fermentation.
Pu erh tea, pronounced Pou-air: is post-fermented.

All these methods must be adapted to your taste. The priority is that you prepare your tea with the right concentration level.
For the purists, it will of course be necessary to respect the words and customs of the tea ceremony. Here too, tea ceremonies can differ from region to region and from country to country.
If we compare the Matcha “Chanoyu” tea ceremony (Japan = respect) and the Pu erh“Gongfu Cha ” tea ceremony (China = worldliness), we find ourselves in a ceremony that is completely different in both philosophy and practice.
Summary of automatic teapots.
These teapots are based on the principle of the Italian coffee makers of yesteryear. The major advantage of this principle is that there is no need to soak the tea in water.
Automatic teapots also protect tea leaves from boiling.
For tea to be watered by gravity, the water must be in a liquid state. This means that the temperature of the water will not exceed the boiling point.
This means that the tea leaves will never be exposed to a temperature higher than 100°c
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