10 stylish teapots for the ultimate brew
From short and stout to leggy and lean, teapots are shaping up to be this season’s kitchen must-have. While practicality is key, don’t be afraid to lean into your Mad Hatter side and choose one with bags of character...
‘Teiera’ teapot, Natalia Criado
This creation promises to ‘transform the act of pouring into a luxurious experience’, essentially elevating the everyday experience of making tea. It’s made in Italy from silver-plated brass using expert precision turning techniques. Approx £640, nataliacriado.com
‘Colonna Re-Edition’ teapot, Ginori 1735
Teaware royalty Ginori 1735’s latest collection by Giovanni Gariboldi pays tribute to 1950s Italian design and its emphasis on functionality. The matching bold blue teacups that come with the pot can be neatly stacked on top – a space-saving hack for those with little room in the cupboard. £1,500 for a six-piece tea set, ginori1735.com
‘Verde Maiolica’ teapot, Dolce & Gabbana Casa
In true Dolce & Gabbana fashion, this porcelain teapot takes you to the pastoral and coastal landscapes of southern Italy. Painterly green lines converge to form depictions of the Mediterranean maquis shrubland while gold piping adds glamour and style. £750 for the teapot, dolcegabbana.com
‘Chess’ teapot, Pols Potten
Go the whole harlequin hog with this patterned teapot which wouldn’t look out of place in a scene from Alice in Wonderland. The checkered design comes in zingy yellow or green with gold accents. £90, flannels.com
‘The Hot’ teapot, Paola C
Part of a wider collection of tableware by Neri & Hu called ‘The Society’, this teapot is designed to bring people together and add a refined element to the table. It comes in either clear or this jewel-like orange-coloured glass that we think is perfect for delighting guests. £360, monologuelondon.com
‘Botanica’ teapot, Ichendorf Milano
Alessandra Baldereschi’s teapot is a contemporary take on the age-old vessel that has a flower handle with small flying insects adorning the outer shell. As expected from Ichendorf Milano, the piece is expertly handcrafted from flame-worked glass. £61, scp.co.uk
‘Teema’ teapot, Iittala
Recognised as a classic icon of minimalist Nordic design, Kaj Franck’s design is all clean lines, geometric shapes and smooth surfaces. Its pared-back look means you can easily gift it to friends and family – keep this in mind as the holiday season approaches. £60, iittala.com
‘Laundry’ teapot, Lola Mayeras
Quirky, witty and verging on comedic, we would place this teapot on a shelf and call it a work of art (although it can indeed be used to produce a top brew). French artist Lola Mayeras is the brains behind the piece, which also comes in more muted beige and blue. Approx £180, lolamayeras.com
‘Bernadotte’ teapot, Georg Jensen
Sigvard Bernadotte’s classic design is inspired by the long-standing tradition of Japanese tea ceremonies, and thus has a flatter shape than teapots traditionally found in Western countries. Featuring an elegant round handle, the piece is finished with an integrated stainless-steel infuser. £100, georgjensen.com
‘Tit Tea’ teapot, Anissa Kermiche
This curvaceous pot by Anissa Kermiche is sure to create a storm in a tea cup. Coordinating bust-shaped teacups make up the set, along with four dainty silver spoons. Just risqué enough for an afternoon tea to remember. £135, net-a-porter.com
