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It can be overwhelming to find the perfect glass teapot with so many options available online. Check out my tips and picks on what I look for in a glass teapot as a Tea Sommelier.
As a Tea Sommelier, I use different teapots depending on the tea and I use glass teapots for herbal teas. I can watch the color change and the flowers or buds opening up in the hot water.
I use glass teapots less when I’m making black tea or oolong tea since the glass doesn’t retain heat as well, making the water temperature fluctuate during the steeping process. Instead, I recommend using ceramic or porcelain teapots since they do a better job of keeping the water hot.
Gooseneck spouts make pouring easier. Glass teapots with a long spout gives you more control over the pour.
Infusers should be easy to remove. Infusers are for making loose tea and they’re not needed with tea bags. When making loose tea, the infusers should be removed after the steep so that the tea doesn’t oversteep and get bitter.
Bigger the infuser, the better. It’s best to let loose tea steep in a big infuser, to allow plenty of room for the leaves to unfurl. Look for an infuser that fills up most of the teapot.
This Fortnum & Mason glass teapot is my top pick because it has everything I look for in a teapot.☑️ Large stainless steel infuser☑️ Makes up to 6 cups of tea☑️ Long spout for easy pouring☑️ Classic shape and designAn elegant hand-blown glass teapot with a stainless steel infuser that has the Fortnum & Mason logo on it. It ships from the UK to the US within 5 working days for £25.00.
I love this Kinto glass teapot for when I'm making tea for one.☑️ Strainer lid makes it super easy and quick to clean☑️ Makes up to 3 cups of tea☑️ Large handle for easy pouringOut of all the teapots I've owned (and there has been so many), this one is the one I use over and over again since it's so easy to use and clean. The lid is also the strainer and has a silicone ring to keep it snugly in place. One thing to note is that there isn't a removable filter so after you steep, pour the liquid (tea) completely out, otherwise the loose tea will keep brewing.
☑️ Classic shape with elegant look☑️ Glass infuser instead of stainless steel, giving it a very clean look☑️ Stovetop, dishwasher, microwave safe☑️ Makes up to 5 cups of tea.There are just 2 reasons this didn't make it my top pick, which comes down to the glass infuser. The infuser is smaller than I like, and there are only a few slots where the tea can seep out into the teapot. But the sleek, clean look makes it my number 3 pick.
☑️ Makes up to 4 cups of tea☑️ Whimsical pumpkin shape☑️ Removable stainless steep infuser☑️ Curved, long spout for easy pouringA classic teapot shape with a twist. The stainless steel lid can be used with or without the infuser inserted.
☑️ Removable infuser has a lid with a plunger that stops the brewing process☑️ Large stainless steel infuser☑️ Combines the look of a teapot with a French press☑️ Makes up to 4 cups of teaThere's no need to remove the infuser after the tea has steeped with this teapot. It's easier to use than a teapot where the infuser should be removed to prevent oversteeping.
☑️ Stylish and elegant teapot shape☑️ Stainless steel infuser with Fortnum & Mason logo☑️ Makes up to 6 cups of tea☑️ Long spout makes it easy to pourIt ships from the UK to the US within 5 working days for £25.00.
☑️ Large stainless steep infuser☑️ Sleek design☑️ Sturdy base so you don't have to worry about it tipping over☑️ Makes up to 6 cups of teaMake sure to hold the lid as you pour to make sure it doesn't fall off.
☑️ Long, curved spout for easy pouring☑️ Can be used as a teapot and a tea kettle in that it's stovetop safe☑️ Stovetop and oven safe☑️ Makes up to 5 cups of teaThe only drawback is that you have to fill the water up at least halfway since the infuser isn't as tall to reach close to the bottom of the teapot.
☑️ Removable stainless steel infuser☑️ Makes up to 4 cups of tea☑️ Long, curved spout for easy pouring☑️ Stovetop, microwave, and oven safeThe wide base gives the teapot the look of a tea kettle. A common complaint on Amazon is that the lid needs to be held during the pour or it can fall off, but it gets hot.
