Ceramic Teapot
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Porcelain and Stoneware

The best and most common teapots are the ceramic teapots.

These teapots have been around for a very long time and can be found all around the world in both eastern and western cultures.

Once these teapots were only available to the upper classes, but today anyone may and should own a ceramic teapot.

This is the perfect teapot for whatever tea you choose!

Easy to use and easy to care for, this is the teapot to make your morning, afternoon and evening tea.

They are affordable and come in lots of sizes and colors. These teapots may be simple or stylish, they have can be used to make your single cup of tea or serve a party of friends and family.

What makes a Ceramic Teapot so special?

Ceramic is something that comes from pottery and it most commonly associated with fired clay, porcelain or stoneware. The first teapots came from China with the tea.

As tea became accessible to the masses in the 18th century, European potteries started making their own more affordable teapots. Today, potteries everywhere make wonderful teapots, shaped and colored to suit any personality.

• The most common ceramic teapots are round to allow for the tea leaves to open and swirl freely inside. A great example of this is the Brown Betty teapot.


• Different kinds of clay make for different types of ceramic teapots: different textures, different colors (white, red, and even purple), and different levels of heat retention.


• The most common ones are also affordable, but you may come across real works of art that represent a time and culture and deserve room in a museum.

Glazed or Unglazed teapots

The main source of protection of your teapot is the glaze. This glass coating can make quite a difference.

• An unglazed teapot is porous and will absorb the flavors of the teas you brew in it. So if you choose an unglazed teapot, you should only use it for one type of tea. A good example of this is an yixing teapot.


• A glazed teapot is impermeable to water and other liquids. It doesn’t absorb odors of flavors, so you can brew one tea in it in the morning and a different one in the afternoon.

How to use your ceramic teapot

A ceramic teapot is incredibly easy to use. There are just a few recommendations you should be aware of.

• Choose the teapot that best suits your needs: small teapot for a single evening cup of tea, large teapot for the family breakfast table.

First time use

• Before using your teapot to brew your first cup of tea, you should wash it carefully with plenty of hot water, rinse and dry. Do this to remove any dust or cleaning fluids used on it at the store.

Tips and recommendations for everyday use

• A ceramic teapot should not be used on the stove; it will be not able withstand direct fire and may crack and break. Use a water kettle to heat the water instead.


• If you wish to keep your tea warmer for a longer period of time and to make sure it brews at the proper temperature, you may pour hot water into it to pre-heat the ceramic and then drain and start the tea brewing process.


• Use an infuser for your loose leaf tea. This prevents tea leaves from getting stuck inside the spout, but it does kind of limit the space for the leaves to swirl freely.


• The ceramic handle of the teapot may also heat up so consider using a proper potholder to protect your hands.


• Actually the whole teapot may heat up and so you should be careful when placing it on wooden tabletops.


• Go ahead and serve the tea. Keep a finger on the lid, just to be on the safe side as not all lid designs are identical and the lid may fall off accidently.

What teas can be brewed using this teapot?

The great thing about ceramic teapots is that their glazed interiors prevent the teapot from absorbing any flavors. You can brew any tea you like in these teapots. Here are a few suggestions:

Just make sure to rinse your teapot properly once you’ve finished your tea. Any leftover residue may affect the flavor of your next brew.

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How to Care for Your Ceramic Teapot

Despite the protective glaze that prevents your teapot from absorbing flavors, you should still take care when cleaning this teapot.

Cleaning your teapot:

• If possible, rinse your teapot after drinking your last teacup. This will prevent stains that are hard to remove. This technique will keep your teapot clean most of the times.


• The internal glazing makes it fine to wash your teapot with a bit of cleaning fluids, but make extra sure to rinse thoroughly, so that no soapy residue ruins your future cups of tea.


• Dry your teapot with a nice soft cloth so that you don’t risk any scratches on the beautiful gleaming surface of the teapot.


• If your teapot is not glazed, then do not use any soapy liquids to wash it, as the ceramic will absorb this and ruin the flavor of the next pot of tea you brew. Just rinse with plenty of hot water and let it dry.

Here are a few extra tips for you:

• Don’t leave tea sitting in the teapot all day long. It will get cold, won’t taste as good if reheated and it may eventually stain the inside of your teapot.


• If your teapot does get stained then try cleaning it with baking soda, it doesn’t scratch the surface and will not leave harmful residue. Just let it soak for some time and it will clear away stains and odors.

Store your teapot carefully away and you may enjoy it for many, many years.

The Ceramic Tea Set

To enhance the tea drinking experience when using your ceramic teapot, consider complementing with other items such as:

• Ceramic tea cups: there are a variety of nice ceramic tea cups or mugs that you can use to dink your tea. Just as with the teapots they can come in many colors and do not absorb flavors.


• Tea cozy: helps to keep your tea from cooling down to fast. You should not have to hurry when drinking tea.


• Infuser: makes for more controlled infusions and at the same time your teapot becomes easier to clean. These may be made of ceramic or metal materials.

With a few basic items you are ready to start brewing and enjoying your tea.

Click on image or on the link below to purchase your Kinto Porcelain Teapot from Art of Tea.

This is a beautiful porcelain teapot by Kinto, featuring a glossy finish and a rich texture with delicate variations in the glaze.

It comes with a drop-in stainless steel mesh strainer that holds loose tea, enabling the leaves to fully expand and release their complete flavor.

Click on the image or on the link below to purchase White Chatsford Teapot from Republic of Tea.

This 4-cup ceramic teapot, inspired by classic British design, is made in the USA by The Homer Laughlin China Company in West Virginia, which is known for their iconic craftsmanship.

Each teapot comes with a large, BPA-free polypropylene and mesh infuser basket that fits securely and is easy to remove with a convenient tab.




Click on the image or on the link below to purchase Red Dancing Leaves Teapot from Republic of Tea.

This 20 oz ceramic teapot features embossed, windswept leaves swirling across its surface. It comes with a stainless steel infuser for easy tea steeping.

Ideally designed for steeping and serving tea, but not suitable for stovetop use.

A ceramic teapot can last you a lifetime, so choose one that best represents you and make each pot of tea a moment totally dedicated to you.

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