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12 best teapots for the perfect brew
Whether you prefer a classic builders or a green blend, you'll find the perfect vessel here
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A cup of tea makes everything better, so why not indulge in the ritual of proper tea making and treat yourself to a teapot for a superior brew?
But will it be tea for two and two for tea, a big pot to service busy family breakfast times, or are you looking for a solo pot to curl up with a biscuit and a book?
Then you’ll need to consider how you like to brew; if you’re a loose-leaf fan then consider pots with an inbuilt strainer, while teabag devotees can pick any pot. Material plays a part too – will you be best with formal china, modern stainless steel or prefer to opt for glass to keep an eye on how well your tea is steeping?
We’ve been brewing up a storm to find the best pots to add to your afternoon tea collection: from classy heritage designs to contemporary styles and quirky ceramics. A lot of biscuits were eaten during our test. Here then, is our definitive list of best teapots. Happy brewing.
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The verdict: Teapots
We picked the Charlie Collier kyusu pot as our outright winner as it ticks every box: looks beautiful, exceptional craftsmanship, pours perfectly and extra points for the non-moving lid and inbuilt grate. We do appreciate not everyone is looking to spend triple figures on a teapot though, so we’d also point you towards the Sous Chef suisen teapot for a less costly alternative that still looks the part. Feeding a brood? We’d suggest going all in with a Cornishware collection which you could spend many joyful years adding to.