Teapots may be primarily functional or strictly decorative or unusual for the serious collector. Then, there's the third category: a combination of beauty and functionality. For me, the third type of teapot is part of the "ceremony" of serving tea. Real tea drinkers want a teapot that provides the best possible taste for the specific type of tea, but the whole tea experience demands a teapot of beauty. There are probably hundreds, if not thousands of teapots that fit this description. Think about the various materials used to make teapots. Teapots are made of glass, stainless steel, porcelain or ceramic, clay, silver and cast-iron. The design of the teapot can also be both functional and beautiful. Then, of course, there are small teapots, large teapots and everything in between. So, which teapot is the absolute best teapot for you?
Most tea drinkers have more than one teapot for use with the various types of tea. Collectors of teapots may be less concerned with function; the history of the teapot, when and where it originated and the shape and design of the teapot are purchase motivators for the collector. After looking at some of teapot collections, it is no wonder this has become a popular collector's item. But for everyone, there is the perfect teapot!
Most tea drinkers have more than one teapot for use with the various types of tea. Collectors of teapots may be less concerned with function; the history of the teapot, when and where it originated and the shape and design of the teapot are purchase motivators for the collector. After looking at some of teapot collections, it is no wonder this has become a popular collector's item. But for everyone, there is the perfect teapot!
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