I have been looking for a percolator ever since I read about Shoshanna singing their praises for making tea.  I didn't think it could make that much of a difference and just trudged on with my kettles and tea balls.

Today at the store I found a decidedly low-tech percolator that is used on the stove top.  Better yet, it was on clearance.  It is enameled, and was not made in China.

We came home with this device and read the directions as I have no idea how to use anything other than a Mr Coffee or put the tea inside a bag of some sort.  I made tea for 2 using 3 tablespoons of tea.  I let it perk for about 8 minutes, and after cooling I had the best cup of tea that I've ever made.  I couldn't believe the difference....  

This tea is definitely something to look forward to....

In answer to a comment:I actually used a green tea with jasmine and some other herbs.
I'm also used to needing to brew my teas for a shorter time period to prevent the bitterness, but the recommendation on the percolator for coffee was for 5-8 minutes so I went longer.
It was a stronger, fuller-bodied tea, but not bitter at all..... in fact it actually seemed to bring out the sweetness that I normally don't find this blend has...

This is an old post of the tea recipe I used tonight.  The only exception is that there are 2 tbsp of stevia thrown into the blend.

Please excuse the crumbs on my dirty kitchen countertop!