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Help me choose a teapot (I'm a teapot beginner)!

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DYIDIY · 04/11/2024 15:53

Following from the previous thread, I decided to treat myself to one. Will start off with a smallish one for me and DH and might get a bigger one for guests further down the line.
Can you help me pick the best ones based on material/shape etc, I have never used one before (just occasionally in cafes but never paid attention to them) and I am now discovering a whole world. Planning to mainly use them for loose tea.

Cast iron Japanese style like this one. Love the exotic look:
https://www.johnlewis.com/la-cafetiere-cast-iron-3-cup-teapot-600ml-black/p111538293?s_ppc=2dx_mixed_home_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwPD2jYPDiQMVUA17Bx2hWSVEEAQYASABEgL93vD_BwE

Classic ceramic like this one:
https://www.johnlewis.com/london-pottery-farmhouse-stoneware-filter-2-cup-teapot-600ml/navy/p4851266?s_ppc=2dx_mixed_home_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2qyy1IPDiQMVp4hQBh2WVSbbEAQYBSABEgJVGvD_BwE

Like the look of this one and the fact I can see inside:
https://www.debenhams.com/product/premier-housewares-infuser-500ml-stainless-steel-and-glass-teapot_p-4eaf58eb-2435-4e93-8415-ce8c43e3b040?colour=Silver&size=One+Size&istCompanyId=76f7277d-6e78-4dc2-aaff-1eb77fae16b0&istFeedId=258a4886-8f3c-47ef-9369-d1eda8d84501&istItemId=qtrxqqmxp&istBid=t&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_bn74YPDiQMVuKNQBh1D5QfFEAQYBSABEgJmaPD_BwE

Also like this simple type of stainless steel ones although I prefer them when they are a bit "old" as opposed to new and shiny, iykwim:
https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-classic-stainless-steel-teapot-700ml/p3755589?s_ppc=2dx_mixed_home_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3bTe84PDiQMVsKVQBh3VbzgIEAQYAiABEgKVZPD_BwE

I also really like Japanese ceramics, this one is quite ££ but very pretty:
https://www.myjapanesehome.com/products/tea-pot-haru?currency=GBP&variant=39700104183942&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=b6499061943e&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-a3IooTDiQMVPJNQBh3CDjx-EAQYCSABEgLayvD_BwE

I haven't looked at bigger sizes yet but for the future when I have guests, would like to get something classic like Le Creuset or Emma Bridgewater etc. Just don't feel ready for a bigger and more costly one yet!

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DYIDIY · 28/12/2024 08:28

@BrickRedLipstick beautiful

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IceCreamMundae · 28/12/2024 10:00

I know I’m late to the (tea) party on this thread, but nothing beats a Picquot ware teapot. No longer manufactured, but loads on eBay. A beautiful
pour, and dribble free.

DYIDIY · 28/12/2024 10:10

@IceCreamMundae not late as I think I will slowly start vollecting several… just googled these, they are very pretty. There seem to be a few available second hand!

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