Eternal Love Teapot
Most teapots created for Valentine’s Day are really a little too kitsch, or, as the Brits say, twee, for the majority of serious tea drinkers. But although Teabloom’s glass Eternal Love Teapot does feature a pink, heart-shaped knob on the lid, and a pink glass loose tea infuser, it manages to look charmingly romantic rather than corny. The teapot also comes with two hand-tied, green-tea-with-edible flowers “tea blooms.”
$34.95 | www.teabloom.com
Yaobian Jianzhan Xishi Artisan Teapot
A handmade teapot from artist Ceng Guang Xu. The teapot is glazed with a Yaobian Jianzhan glaze that glimmers and shines with entrancing patterns and depth. Made in a traditional Xishi shape, the interior has a large ball filter and the teapot has an excellent pour. There may be small differences between the size, shape, glaze, and appearance of each teapot as one would expect with a handmade piece of this nature. Each teapot individually boxed.
140ml | 14cm x 10cm x 8cm | $119.99 | www.teawarehouse.com
Paeonia Blush Coral Teapot
Inspired by an obsession with the Orient and the beautiful peony flower, the Paeonia Blush Teapot in Coral is perfect for serving tea with a stylish opulence. A beautiful coral backdrop sets the scene for an array of striking peonies and Oriental detail; while gold accents are the perfect finishing touch. Presented in a signature Wedgwood gift box. | Capacity 33.8 oz | $175 | www.wedgwood.com
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Botanica Teapot
This botanically themed hand-painted stoneware teapot from Anthropologie pairs with a pitcher, a floral platter, a tiny sugar pot with ceramic spoon and creamer. Capacity 52.5 oz | 7″ tall and 6.25″ diameter| Teapot $68 | Platter $58 | Creamer $14 | Pitcher $58 | Sugar Pot $14 | www.anthropologie.com
Japanese Wazuqu Enamel Teapot | Mayu
With more than four centuries of experience at their craft, the Kikuchi Hojudo foundry is a true leader in Wazuqu steel (Japanese steel of very high quality). They inspire many others with their traditional yet innovative style. Although working in an old artisanal fashion, they create elegant pieces with a true sense of aesthetic, combining rustic material and forms with delicate and refined function. The enameled inside prevents rusting while allowing for any type of tea to be brewed. The large steeping basket offers great infusions even when the teapot is half full. A few more details we enjoy: Wazuqu steel is mostly made of recycled materials and small scale production requires half the energy typical industrial foundries use. Camellia Sinensis | Montreal | 18cm tall | Diameter 7.5cm | $198 | www.camellia-sinensis.com
