Teapots

Choosing the Right Teapot: A Guide to Glass and Clay Teapots

Finding a suitable teapot can enhance your tea experience. Whether you're new to tea or have enjoyed it for years, our teapot collection offers options to suit your brewing preferences.

Types of Teapots: Which One Is Right for You?

Our collection features two main types of teapots, each with distinct qualities that complement different tea styles and brewing methods.

Glass Teapots: Beauty and Versatility

Good for:

• Tea beginners
• Loose leaf tea exploration
• Visual brewing experiences
• Western-style brewing

Glass teapots let you watch the brewing process, showing your tea leaves as they open and release flavour. They're practical for anyone starting their loose leaf tea journey, making brewing straightforward and enjoyable.

Key benefits:

• See your tea leaves expand and infuse
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Can be used with tea warmers to maintain temperature
• Suitable for many tea types

Please visit our glass teapot guide for more information on selecting glass teapots based on capacity and tea-drinking occasions.

Chinese Yixing Clay Teapots: Tradition and Depth

Good for:

• Chinese gongfu tea ceremonies
• Single-type tea dedication
• Flavour development
• Traditional tea experiences

Our collection includes handcrafted Yixing clay teapots, commonly used for Chinese gongfu brewing. These handmade pots develop a lovely patina with use.

Key benefits:

• Clay absorbs tea oils and enhances flavour over time
• Good heat retention for consistent brewing
• Each pot develops unique characteristics with use
• Traditional craftsmanship connects you to tea heritage

Choosing considerations:

• Size: Traditional clay teapots are typically smaller (100- 200ml) for concentrated brewing
• Shape: Different shapes suit different tea types
• Dedication: For best results, use each clay teapot for a specific tea category

How to Choose Your Teapot

Consider your brewing style:

• Casual, Western-style brewing → Glass teapot with infuser
• Gongfu tea ceremony → Clay teapot or Gaiwan
• Visual experience → Clear glass teapot

Consider your typical serving size:

• Solo drinker → Smaller teapot (150-300ml)
• Sharing with friends → Larger teapot (400-700ml)

Consider your tea preferences:

• Variety of teas → Glass teapot with infuser
• Dedicated to one tea type →Yixing Clay teapot
• Flowering or artistic teas → Clear glass teapot without infuser

Caring for Your Teapot

Glass teapots vs Clay teapots: Key differences

Glass teapots are generally easier to maintain. They can be hand-washed with mild detergent; some are dishwasher safe when placed securely.

Clay teapots require more specific care:

• Never use soap or detergent, as the clay will absorb it
• Season before first use (see our guide on seasoning clay teapots)
• Always allow to dry completely after each use to prevent mould

Whether you prefer the clarity of glass or the tradition of clay, you'll find a teapot in our collection that suits your needs. Each has been selected to enhance your tea moments and bring a bit of calm to your day.