Why use a glass teapot?

Borosilicate glass teapots offer a tea-drinking experience that combines aesthetics, safety and respect for the environment. Borosilicate glass, composed of borates and silica, is known for its exceptional resistance to temperature variations, withstanding differences from -20 °C to 150 °C. This property allows these teapots to be used to heat water directly on various heat sources, with the exception of induction.

Unlike some plastic materials, borosilicate glass is inert and does not release any substances into the tea, even at high temperatures. This chemical inertness ensures a pure infusion, without alteration of taste or risk of contamination by microplastics. A study conducted by McGill University in Canada found that a single nylon tea bag could release up to 11.6 billion microplastics and 3.1 billion nanoplastics into a single cup of tea.

Opting for loose leaf tea also has significant benefits. Not only is it often more economical than tea bags, but it also helps reduce exposure to microplastics. Plus, loose leaf tea offers superior quality, with whole leaves better preserving the tea’s aromas and benefits.

Additionally, once discarded, these bags contribute to plastic pollution, as they are not biodegradable and can persist in the environment for many years. Opting for loose tea helps reduce this pollution and limit exposure to microplastics.

It is therefore relevant to add this information to the article to raise awareness among readers about the environmental impact of tea bags and promote more ecological alternatives such as loose tea.

By choosing a borosilicate glass teapot and favoring loose tea, you are choosing an authentic, healthy and environmentally friendly tasting experience.

The ThéVerre team,