The Vintage Tea Strainer: A Timeless Brew of History and Charm
Is there a dusty old teapot tucked away in your grandma’s kitchen? It might be time to dig it out because we’re about to steep ourselves in a delightfully nostalgic journey—one that traces the legacy of the vintage tea strainer, a tool that has infused elegance into tea-drinking for centuries.
A Sip of History: The Birth of the Tea Strainer
Imagine ancient China over 5,000 years ago, when tea was already a beloved beverage. In the earliest days, loose tea leaves were simply tossed into water, but by the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), tea culture had evolved. With loose-leaf tea becoming the trend, there was a need for a better way to brew it—cue the invention of the tea strainer.