technical Description: forlife curve teapot with infuser

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technical Description: forlife curve teapot with infuser

Table of Contents1.General Description22.Main Components32.1Pot32.1.1Body42.1.2Handle42.1.3Spout42.2Lid42.2.1 Knob52.2.2 Lip52.2.3 Flange52.2.4Gasket52.3Infuser62.3.1 Handgrip62.3.2 Ring62.3.3 Basket63. Cycle of Operation7References8

1. General Description

The Forlife Curve Teapot with Infuser is a tea pouring and brewing vessel designed for infusing loose leaf or whole leaf teas. The Curve teapot is 20.3cm in length, 13.3cm in width, and 13.9cm in height. The durable high-fired ceramic teapot has a curved form and a smooth finish. The Curve teapot contains a removable stainless-steel tea infuser used for straining tea leaves. The infuser fits securely within the pot and is perforated with extra-fine 0.3mm holes for precise straining. The Curve Teapot is available in the following colours: red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, royal blue, purple, white, grey and black. The teapot can hold up to 710ml of water and is heat resistant up to 120°C. The teapot includes a leak-proof ceramic lid with silicone seal for optimal heat retention.

Width: 13.3

Length: 20.3

Height: 13.9cm

Figure 1: The Curve Teapot in the colour turquoise with the included stainless-steel infuser. [1]

2. Main Components

The Curve Teapot has three main components: (1) Pot, (2) Lid, and (3) Infuser. (See Figure 2)

Pot

Infuser

Lid

Figure 2: The three main components of the Forlife Curve Teapot with Infuser: (1) Pot, (2) Lid, and (3) Infuser. [1]

2.1 Pot

The pot is the curved ceramic vessel used for holding and pouring tea. The pot is 20.3cm in length, 13.3cm in width, and 11.4cm in height. The pot is composed of three parts: (1) body, (2) handle, and (3) spout. All three parts are made of high-fired ceramic and are fused together to form a cohesive unit. (See Figure 3)

Body

Spout

Handle

Figure 3: The three main components of the pot: (1) body, (2) handle, (3) spout. [1]

2.1.1 Body

The body is the rounded bowl used for holding the infused tea. The top of the body has a circular opening through which hot water is poured. The body opening is the point of attachment for the infuser and the lid. The high-fired ceramic body is fused to both the handle and the spout. The bottom of the body consists of an even circular plate that can be placed on a flat surface. The body is 13.3cm in length, 13.3cm in width, and 11.4cm in height.

2.1.2 Handle

The handle is the graspable component used to hold, carry or control the pot. The narrow handle extends from the body in an arched formation so that it can be comfortably gripped using one hand. The two ends of the handle are fused to the body. The handle is 9.5cm in length, 3cm in width, and 1cm in height.

2.1.3 Spout

The spout is the ceramic tube attached to the body of the vessel used for funnelling tea. The wider base of the spout is fused to the body while the narrower end has a circular opening that releases a precise stream of water when the pot is tilted. The spout is 6.7cm in length, 3.3cm in width and 3.3cm in height.

2.2 Lid

The lid is the removable cover that attaches to the pot opening. The lid is made of high-fired ceramic and silicone rubber. The lid is 8.3cm in length, 8.3cm in width, and 5.2cm in height. The lid is composed of four parts: (1) knob, (2) lip, (3) flange, and (4) gasket. (See Figure 4)

Gasket

Lip

Flange

Knob

Figure 4: The lid has 4 components: (1) knob, (2) lip, (3) flange, and (4) gasket [1]

2.2.1 Knob

The knob is the cylindrical ceramic handle used for controlling the placement of the lid. The knob is bonded to the center of the top side of the lip. When pulled upwards with the index finger and the thumb, the knob helps release the lid from the pot. The knob is 2cm in length, 2cm in width, and 2.5 cm in height.

2.2.2 Lip

The lip is the lid component with the widest outer circumference used to cover and uncover the pot opening. The top of the ceramic lid is fused to the knob while the bottom is attached to the flange. When the lid is covering the pot opening, the lip fits securely within the opening so that steam does not escape during the steeping process. The lip is 8.3cm in length, 8.3cm in width, and 2cm in height.

2.2.3 Flange

The flange is the circular ridge on the bottom side of the lip used to control the position of the lid. The flange is made of high-fired ceramic and the circumference is partially covered by the gasket. In conjunction with the attached gasket, the flange fits tightly within the pot opening to prevent steam leakage. The ceramic flange is fused to the lip so that the lip rests on the pot opening when the lid is closed. The flange is 4cm in length, 4cm in width, and 2cm in height.

2.2.4 Gasket

The gasket is a silicone rubber ring used to seal the lid to the pot opening. The gasket attaches to the circumference of the flange. When the lid attaches to the pot, the silicone rubber fills the space between the flange and the pot opening to form a leak-proof seal. The gasket is 4.5cm in length, 4.5cm in width and 1.7cm in height.

2.3 Infuser

The infuser is a tea-holding device used for steeping tea leaves in hot water. The infuser is made of stainless steel and the basket is perforated with extra-fine 0.3mm holes. The infuser has a conical form that fits neatly within the opening of the pot and compactly attaches to the lid. The infuser is 12.3cm in length, 8.3cm in width, and 9.8cm in height. The infuser contains three parts: (1) Handgrip, (2) Ring and (3) Basket (See figure 5)

Handgrip

Basket

Ring

Figure 5: The Infuser consists of three parts: the Handgrip, the Ring, and the Basket [1]

2.3.1 Handgrip

The handgrip is a circular stainless-steel ring with an extended handle used to remove the infuser from the pot. When the infuser is placed inside the pot, the extended stainless-steel perimeter balances on the pot opening while the extended handle rests above the pot handle. The handgrip is 12.3cm in length, 9cm in width, and 2mm in height.

2.3.2 Ring

The ring is the stainless-steel circular ridge used to position the infuser securely within the pot opening. The ring forms the conjunction between the handgrip and the basket. The ring is 8.3 cm in length, 8.3cm in width, and 1.3cm in height.

2.3.3 Basket

The basket is a hollow conical container used to hold tea leaves for steeping in hot water. The stainless-steel basket is perforated with 0.3mm holes for precise tea circulation and the attached ring enables secure positioning of the basket within the body of the pot. The basket is 7.8cm in length, 7.8cm in width and 8.5cm in height.

3. Cycle of Operation

In order to place tea leaves inside the infuser the lid must be removed from the pot. The lid is removed in the following way: first, the knob is grasped using the thumb and forefinger. Second, while the other hand is gripping the pot handle, the knob is pulled upward to unseal the gasket and remove the lid.

Once the lid is removed, tea leaves can be placed in the infuser basket. Using a spoon, the basket is filled with the desired amount of tea (See Figure 6).

Figure 6: Tea is placed inside the infuser [1]

Next, hot water that has been boiled is poured on top of the tea leaves in the infuser (See Figure 7). To prevent overfilling, a minimum of 25mm of space is left between the fill line and the top of the pot.

Figure 7: Hot water is poured through the infuser to steep the infused tea inside the pot. [1]

Once the hot water has been poured, the lid is attached in the following way: First, the knob is grasped using the thumb and forefinger. Second, while holding the knob, the lid is gently placed on the opening of the pot so that the gasket is tightly sealed to the infuser ring. The infuser handgrip should be aligned with the pot handle for optimal control.

The tea is infused for the desired amount of time. Next, the infused tea can be poured with or without the infuser inside the pot. To remove the infuser: First, the lid is removed from the pot. Second, using the thumb and forefinger, the infuser is lifted from the body of the pot so that only the infused tea remains inside. The lid is then placed back on top of the pot and the tea is poured in the following way: First, the handle is gripped using all 5 fingers with the thumb pressing down on the topmost part of the handle. Second, using the hand that is gripping the pot handle, lift the pot and tilt it so that a stream of water is funnelled through the spout and into a cup for serving (See Figure 8).

Figure 8: The pot is tilted so that the tea can be poured through the spout [1]

References

[1] Forlife. [Images]. Available: https://www.forlifedesign.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=49_51_5&products_id=11