Recommend a teapot

lynski

I am in the market for a teapot - an everyday, will use several times a day, decent pot.
Had a beloved one that got broken, tall with a spout at the bottom, more like a coffee pot really but poured like a dream.

We tend to use teabags, but might go back to leaftea for the right pot.
must, must, must pour properly - no leaks or spills.
Must keep tea warm for awhile - i am a second cupper
Must be durable - lots of use and small children
So who has a good one?

Slaphead07

Due to a broken lid I'm back in the market for a new one myself. I prefer ceramic teapots, - no particular reason... maybe the stainless steel ones are a bit "industrial". TK Maxx, Debenhams probably Arnotts would be good to check out. Get a tea cosy as well for that 2nd cup!

Always use good loose tea and get a decent strainer - no comparison with those bags of floor sweepings people mistakenly buy as tea.

snollup

Have been using one of these for the last few years. No complaints. Holds the heat well.

Slaphead07

snollup wrote: »

Have been using one of these for the last few years. No complaints. Holds the heat well.

Oh that is nice.... where's me visa?:D

arabica69

Kas Ali from Waterloo Tea recommended the Stump Teapot for loose tea at the last Tamper Tantrum.

Bailie's Coffee has one size for available.

lynski

thanks everyone, great suggestions, think i'll have a look in kildare village for the la creuset grand one.

oh i found a dreamy one - thankfully it is in the states or i might be tempted
http://saengerporcelain.com/work/?id=g1r3c3a.html

Slaphead07

lynski wrote: »

think i'll have a look in kildare village for the la creuset grand one.

Was thinking this too.

ntlbell

Slaphead07 wrote: »

Was thinking this too.

they have had them recently in tkmax I can't remember exactly how much it was tho.

Slaphead07

ntlbell wrote: »

they have had them recently in tkmax I can't remember exactly how much it was tho.

Which one?

ntlbell

Slaphead07 wrote: »

Which one?

Good point sorry.

The most recent one I saw was in Blanchardstown. But I think the majority of them carry a lot of the same stock.

Maybe give your nearest one a bell.

Slaphead07

ntlbell wrote: »

Maybe give your nearest one a bell.

and try to communicate with a random member of staff? God no. I might drop into St Stephen's Green or Carrickmines if I'm near. Ta.

TTWNF

would these be just as good for loose green tea from somewhere like the tea gardens or wall & keogh?

Slaphead07

TTWNF wrote: »

would these be just as good for loose green tea from somewhere like the tea gardens or wall & keogh?

Yeah, exact same principle.

Slaphead07

lynski wrote: »

thanks everyone, great suggestions, think i'll have a look in kildare village for the la creuset grand one.

Got one there yesterday, not cheap.... €38 plus VAT. It is a fantastic teapot though.

lynski

€38 PLUS VAT? wow in the outlet shop?
it is 33 online, full price.

Slaphead07

lynski wrote: »

€38 PLUS VAT? wow in the outlet shop?
it is 33 online, full price.

You can even get it cheaper online. Still, I was there and it's the biz. The "classic" round one is going for €19.99 or thereabouts. Same capacity. I just liked the shape of the "grand" one.

puffishoes

I picked up the classic in TK max this week for 12.00e