10 best teapots to buy

Best teapot to buy at a glance

• Best budget teapot: John Lewis Anyday Teapot, £10
• Best classic teapot: M&S Hampton fine china teapot, £25
• Best personalised teapot: Emma Bridgewater hearts teapot, from £46
• Best stoneware teapot: Le Creuset stoneware teapot, £58
• Best modern teapot and cups set: ZENS Japanese tea pot set, £55.99
• Best blowout teapot: Marimekko unikko teapot, £89
• Best enamel teapot: Falcon enamel teapot, £19.32
• Best teapot for loose leaf teas: Pimlico glass teapot, £30
• Best colourful teapot: Forlife stump teapot, £30.50
• Best Japanese-style teapot: Suisen blue Japanese teapot, £37.50

Best teapots to buy 2023

John Lewis Anyday fine china teapot

Best budget teapot

If you prefer not to splash a lot of cash on a teapot, you can’t go wrong with this simple John Lewis offering. For just £10, this classic china teapot has a generous 1.1 litre capacity and is dishwasher safe. An easy, bargain option you don’t have to worry about breaking.

M&S Hampton teapot

• Available from Marks & Spencer (£25)

Best classic teapot

We love the straight sides of this simple, chic teapot. The contemporary design has a delicate striped pattern, which is also available as a range of tableware, from a complete 12-piece dinner set to cups and saucers. Ensuring your next tea party is smartly co-ordinated has never been easier.

Available from:
Marks & Spencer (£25)

Emma Bridgewater personalised pink hearts teapot

• Available from Emma Bridgewater (from £46)

Best personalised teapot

If you’re giving a teapot as a gift, add a special touch with a personalised phrase painted onto it. This pink heart design is sweet and romantic, but you can also choose vibrant blue stars, polka dots or smart green leaf prints to personalise.

Available from:
Emma Bridgewater (from £46)

Le Creuset stoneware grand teapot

Best stoneware teapot

Made from stain-, chip- and crack-resistant stoneware, this durable cream teapot comes with a handy anti-drip spout and a large handle for easy pouring.

ZENS ceramic infuser tea pot set

Best modern teapot and cups set

A sleek white frosted ceramic pot that’s smooth to the touch, with a curved wooden handle and handy removable strainer. The four delicate pebble-shaped cups on the side along with rattan coasters make it a perfect set to give as a gift.

Marimekko unikko teapot

• Available from Marimekko (£89)

Best blowout teapot

Invest in this pretty porcelain pot with natural wood handle if you want to add some iconic Finnish design to your kitchen table.

Available from:
Marimekko (£89)

Falcon teapot

Best enamel teapot

This enamel teapot has a sweet retro feel to it. Take your pick of colours, from simple neutrals to bright red or samphire green. Despite looking diminutive, it has a generous 1 litre capacity.

Pimlico Glass Teapot

• Available from Whittard (£30)

Best teapot for loose leaf teas

Expertly crafted, this petite Pimlico Teapot is made out of heat-resistant borosilicate glass and comes with a removable stainless-steel infuser and a spring filter, perfect for larger leaf teas.

Available from:
Whittard (£30)

Forlife stump teapot

Best colourful teapot

With a stainless-steel filter, this vibrant cafeteria-style teapot is another great option if you love loose-leaf tea. It will make a statement on your kitchen counter and there's a huge range of cheery colours to choose from, from this zesty mandarin to bright red or lilac.

Suisen Blue Japanese teapot

• Available from Sous Chef (£37.50)

Best Japanese-style teapot

Suisen, or large white daffodils decorate this authentic Japanese blue teapot. Fit with a removable infuser for loose-leaf teas and at around 500ml, this porcelain pot would make an excellent gift.

Available from:
Sous Chef (£37.50)

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