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Tea Time

Article by Elaine Terry, Photos by David Croxford

Issue Date:  November 2007

The experience of tea is about quiet ritual: boil, steep, pour and relax. Sip slowly while browsing these noteworthy finds.   Asian-influenced, this traditional ceramic tea kettle may look like just a teapot, but it’s also safe to use directly on gas or electric burners. The Joyce Chen Ceramic Tea Kettle, $49.95, from Executive Chef Ward Warehouse, 596-2433.   Be whimsical and dainty with this chrome-plated novelty Tea Infuser by SCI Cuisine Internationale, $3.75, from The Compleat Kitchen Ala Moana Center, 944-1741.   Say goodbye to messy drips with this helpful gadget. It fits on the teapot spout and ensures a clean pour. The Ladybug Tea Drip Catcher, $4.25, from Executive Chef Ward Warehouse, 596-2433. Playful lines create a cute, smart-looking electric tea kettle. Auto shutoff, a safety thermostat and a cordless base make it functional, too. Stainless Steel Kettle by Hamilton Beach, $47.99, from Kmart Honolulu, 528-2280.   A colorful tea caddy is ready to hold a tea bag or infuser and enables their reuse. Tulip Tea Bag Holder, $3.25, from The Compleat Kitchen Ala Moana Center, 944-1741.   Perfectly steep a variety of teas—loose or bagged, black or herbal—to their unique specifications. It’s the next step in tea luxury. Zarafina Tea Maker Suite, $149.95, from Williams-Sonoma Ala Moana Center, 951-5052.

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