I-Pot

BEST SELLER.....I-Pots, a favorite choice in teapots. These large pots hold 40oz. and come in a variety of colors: caribbean blue, cocoa, candy pink, scarlet, sunflower, ocean blue, and stem green. This teapot also has an infuser making this a great teapot for your next get together or late night movie. Even better, its microwaveable! Remove the infuser and removable lid, fill with water, and microwave! Add 5-6 teaspoons of your favorite Teaporia loose tea and steep as recommended. Leave out the infuser to hold hot water and brew individual cups using Teaporia's teabag teas.

Order your I-pot in your favorite color and choose a delicious tea by visiting Teaporia.

Shop with Teaporia for all your necessi-Teas!

Olivia Vidal
© 2009 - 2010
Teaporia by Tea Time with Liv

Teapot or Tea Kettle?

Did you know there is a difference?

Teapot:

A teapot is a vessel used for steeping tea leaves or a herbal mix in near boiling water. Teapots usually have an opening with a lid at their top, where the tea and water are added, a handle for holding by hand and a spout through which the tea is served. Some teapots have a strainer built-in on the inner edge of spout. A small hole in the lid is necessary for air access inside to stop the spout from dripping and splashing when tea is poured. A tea connoisseur will usually warm the teapot by rinsing it with boiling water and then draining it completely before making tea.

Tea Kettle:

A kettle is a small kitchen appliance used for boiling water in preparation for making tea or other beverages requiring hot water. Kettles usually have a handle on top, a spout, and a lid. Sometimes stove-mounted kettles also have a steam whistle that indicates when the water has reached boiling point. Kettles often resemble teapots, but are used to boil water, not to brew tea.


To properly serve tea with a teapot add warm water to the teapot, swirl around, and empty. This will warm the teapot and keep the water warm longer than not. It will also not stun the tea leaves which some believe can effect the taste.

A good teapot keeps brewing water hot for faster infusion, and it retains the heat so the steeped tea stays hot.

When choosing a teapot, pay special attention to the spout. The top of the spout should come up to the same level as the top of the pot so the pot can be filled without tea spilling out of the spout. Also look at the spout opening. More elongated ones are less likely to drip. Round pots are the easiest to clean out. When selecting one, run your fingers up the inside of the pot. Avoid pots with a prominent ridge on the inside as the wet leaves will catch there when you try to scoop them out.

Shop with Teaporia for all your necessi-Teas!

Olivia Vidal
© 2009
Teaporia by Tea Time with Liv

Selecting a Teapot

A good teapot keeps brewing water hot for faster infusion, and it retains the heat so the steeped tea stays hot.

When choosing a teapot, pay special attention to the spout. The top of the spout should come up to the same level as the top of the pot so the pot can be filled without tea spilling out of the spout. Also look at the spout opening. More elongated ones are less likely to drip. Round pots are the easiest to clean out. When selecting one, run your fingers up the inside of the pot. Avoid pots with a prominent ridge on the inside as the wet leaves will catch there when you try to scoop them out.

Know the type of teapot you need. Are you wanting a teapot that sits on the stove or one to fill with boiling water. Not all teapots can be placed on direct heat and can damage the teapot and heating surface.

If you do not typically make tea for more than 1, opt for an all in one teapot. These are smaller giving you enough water for 2 cups of tea and includes a teacup w/ saucer.

Recycle your teapots and teacups!

Give away teapots you are no longer using provided they are in good condition. Use chipped teapots, ones that are missing lids, or teapots that you no longer use, as centerpieces. Fill them up with flowers, fruit or candy arrangements. They make excellent centerpieces since they are the perfect height for uninterrupted conversation at tea time or other meals! Old teacups are great for holding candles. Glue cups are saucers together, drill a hole in the bottom, and plant single flowers. These look great on the windowsill. Keep on your dresser to hold rings or collect the change that jingles in your pocket.

Have a tea break and treat yourself to a new teapot from Teaporia.