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Summer is the perfect time for garden parties and picnics and what better way to relax on those long days than with a cup of tea? But don’t just pour from the kettle - add a bit of style with one of these teapots.
We’ve scoured the internet to find the best selection of brewers, from the traditional Katie Alice English Garden Teapot to the more exotic like the Tenshi Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot.
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Show all 10 10 best teapots Whistler Cork Teapot Brew your tea guilt-free with this teapot made from sustainable cork with ceramic. The soft, round shapes are inspired by pottery from the southern Portuguese region of Alentejo. It also comes in black or white. Makes four cups.
£22.50, e-side.co.uk
10 best teapots Wilko Vintage Floral Teapot Earthenware A vintage-style tea party doesn’t have to be expensive, proved by this sweet ceramic range. We love the cute bird and doily motif, andthe little chick on top of the lid. Wash it by hand to avoid any dishwasher mishaps.
£8, wilko.com
10 best teapots Seletti - I-Wares Porcelain Teapot Seletti has taken a classic baroque-style design and given it a twist; a bright handle and an eye (yes, you read that right) embossed in the middle. Made from fine porcelain, this one will be a tea-party talking point.
£31, amara.com
10 best teapots Chelsea Glass Teapot with Infuser Watch your tea while it brews in this transparent teapot. It comes with a removable stainless steel infuser that you can take out once your tea is just the right hue. There’s also a spout filter to catch any tea leaves as you pour.
£30, whittard.co.uk
10 best teapots Katie Alice English Garden Teapot With a design inspired by vintage wallpaper, this pretty piece harks back to a bygone era. But don’t be fooled by its old-fashioned looks, it can handle mod cons, including dishwashers and microwaves.
£25, kaleidoscope.co.uk
10 best teapots Melody Rose Dragonfly Teapot The dragonflies on this elegant bone china teapot are striking on the white background, and the gilded gold top makes it look extra-special. This is another piece worth hand washing.
£69, amara.com
10 best teapots Portmeirion Vintage Kellogg’s Teapot We love this kitsch, retro teapot featuring iconic designs from the ubiquitous cereal-maker. It’ll fit right in on your breakfast table with the toast, eggs and orange juice. And it can hold over a litre.
£35.60, amazon.co.uk
10 best teapots Oliver Bonas Rosalie Teapot This pot’s bold, hand-drawn flowers on bright blue are a refreshing change to more traditional daintily-patterned crockery.
£22, oliverbonas.com
10 best teapots Tenshi Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot Tea is big in Japan and this piece, inspired by cast iron tetsubin pots traditionally used for serving it, will look just as good over here. It has a removable tea infuser and makes two larger brews or several small ones if you have matching gong fu style cups. Be warned: it gets hot, so use a trivet.
£33, notonthehighstreet.com
10 best teapots Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Teapot Don’t let Alice and Co have all the fun. Throw your own tea party with this fine bone china teapot inspired by Lewis Carroll. This pot has a capacity of 1200ml, so there will be plenty of tea to go around for you, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare and the White Rabbit.
£35, whittard.co.uk
Verdict:
We love The Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Teapot which is a great addition to any table. For the ethically-minded the Cork & Ceramic Teapot will allow you to sip away knowing you’ve invested in something made from sustainable material. For those with a bigger budget, we recommend the Melody Rose Dragonfly Teapot, while the Wilko Vintage Floral is a beautiful piece of crockery and a snip at just £8.
Buy now
1. Whistler Cork Teapot, £22.50
2. Wilko Vintage Floral Teapot Earthenware, £8
3. Seletti - I-Wares Porcelain Teapot, £31
4. Chelsea Glass Teapot with Infuser, £30
5. Katie Alice English Garden Teapot, £25
6. Melody Rose Dragonfly Teapot, £69
7. Portmeirion Vintage Kellogg’s Teapot, £35.60
8. Oliver Bonas Rosalie Teapot, £22
9. Tenshi Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot, £33
10. Alice in Wonderland Tea Party Teapot, £35
