Find a teapot for the way you brew.
Glass teapots like the Lyra Glass Teapot 37oz, with its tall stainless steel infuser, and the smaller Pyxis Glass Teapot 20oz let you watch the leaves unfurl. Porcelain teapots like the Pluto Porcelain Teapot 18.2oz and Daze Porcelain Teapot 44oz keep tea warm and do not absorb flavors.
For bigger batches, the Glass Teapot & Kettle 60oz is stovetop safe on gas and electric, so it heats water and serves hot, iced or cold-brewed tea. Pair your teapot with tea cups and mugs.
Allow about 8 oz per cup. A teapot of 16 to 20 oz serves one or two people, 30 to 40 oz suits three or four, and 60 oz is good for a family or a pitcher of iced tea.
Only if it is made for it. The Lyra Glass Teapot and the Glass Teapot & Kettle 60 oz are stovetop safe on gas and electric. Check each product page before heating a teapot directly.
An infuser lets you lift the leaves out when the tea is ready, so later cups don't turn bitter. It is the easiest choice for loose leaf tea. Without one, pour all the tea off the leaves through a strainer.
Fill it with warm water and a tablespoon of baking soda, let it sit for an hour, then rinse. Avoid harsh scrubbers on glass and porcelain.
Which teapot material suits your tea and routine.
| Material | Heat retention | Best for | Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | Low to medium | Watching leaves unfurl; green, white and blooming teas | Dishwasher-safe in most cases; avoid sudden temperature shocks |
| Cast iron | High | Black and pu-erh teas; keeping tea warm | Hand wash, dry fully; enamel lining is not for the stovetop |
| Porcelain | Medium | Any tea; does not hold flavors | Easy to clean, handle with care |
| Clay | High | Oolong and pu-erh; one tea type per pot | Rinse with hot water only, no soap |
| Stainless steel | Medium | Everyday brewing and kettles | Durable, easy to clean |