2074. Why will not a dull black teapot make good tea?
2075. Because the heat of the water flies off so quickly, through the dull black surface of the teapot, that the water is very rapidly cooled, and cannot "draw" the tea.
2076. Do not pensioners, and aged cottagers, generally prefer the black earthen teapot to the bright metal one?
2077. Yes, because they set it on the hob to "draw;" in which case, the little black teapot will make the best tea.
2078. Why will a black teapot make a better tea than a bright metal one, if it is set on the hob to draw?
2079. Because the black teapot will absorb heat plentifully from the fire, and keep the water hot; whereas a bright metal teapot (set upon the hob) would throw off the heat by reflection.
2080. Then sometimes a black earthen teapot is the best, and sometimes a bright metal one?