Tea steamers and tea boilers are both utensils used when making tea, but their principles and uses are different.

1. Tea steamer

A tea steamer is a device that uses steam to brew tea. A tea steamer usually consists of a saucer, a steamer basket, a drain net and a lid. After the water is heated to boiling, place the tea leaves into the steamer basket, then place the steamer basket on the saucer and cover the lid to allow the tea leaves to expand and freeze evenly in the steam, so that they maintain their original aroma and sweetness.

Tea steamers are suitable for making some high-end green teas, such as Biluochun, Longjing, etc. If the tea leaves are not cured, they will easily have a "green" taste.

2. Tea boiler

A tea boiler is a device used to boil water and steep and cook tea leaves. Common tea making utensils include stainless steel tea making utensils, ceramic tea making utensils, and glass tea making utensils. Boil water and tea leaves in a teapot, then pour the tea into a cup to make tea.

The tea boiler is suitable for making some old tea, such as Pu'er tea, dark tea, etc. The tea boiler is used to completely soak the tea leaves to extract the deep aroma of the tea leaves. In addition, tea boilers are also commonly used for other purposes in home life such as hot water disinfection.

In short, tea steamers and tea boilers are suitable for different brewing methods of tea. When using them, you should choose the correct utensil according to the variety and requirements of the tea.