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Best teapot on the planet: A unified system in one elegant artwork.,
I’ve tried many different types of teapots, from high tech to antiques and they have all come up short when using loose tea and multiple steepings. This pot was a gift from my lovely daughter and her family and from now on, it is the only teapot I will ever use.
To begin, the stainless steel infuser is an engineering marvel, with precisly cut fine perforations, enormous capacity, welded seams, and a perfect fit. It is ergonomically correct and made of quality material. It should last for decades and goes all the way to the bottom of the pot so you can make any amount of tea you desire. No cheaply stamped and crimped screening here, this infuser is not an after thought but an integral component of the total design.
In use, the complete teapot is a symphony of motion. Remove the lid, spoon in your tea leaves, add your carefully heated water and replace the lid. That’s it! At the end of your first steeping, simply lift up the lid, and the infuser and tea leaves come with it. Stand the tall, flat bottomed infuser on a saucer, (it is completely drained so you don’t need a bowl), gently lift the lid from the infuser and return it to the pot. Pour and enjoy your cup of tea. Your remaining tea stays exactly as you prepared it.
Looking at the the pot itself, you will behold an exquisitely executed, example of funtional artistry. Being nearly spherical in shape, it looks much smaller than it’s generous internal volume would indicate. It is beautifully made, of a ceramic that looks like porcelain, with deep coloring and flawless glazing. The lid fits perfectly and seals to either the infuser or the pot with a soft, flanged, silicone rubber gasket that will not come loose when either carrying the infuser or pouring from the teapot. And the soft, sanitary gasket is replaceable should you ever accidentally tear it or lose it.
Pouring is actually a joyful experience instead of a sloppy misadventure. The cleverly designed Curve spout produces a clean, fluid stream that allows you to put tea exactly where you want it, and there is absolutely no dribbling or dripping, whatsoever.
A second steeping is easier than the first. Simply lift the lid (that soft silicone gasket is a dream) drop your waiting infuser into the pot and add another 45 Oz. (or less) of 182 degree water. With it’s wide mouth and deep well infuser, there is no splashing. Replace the lid and time your second pot of tea. It will taste as good as the first and have less caffeine.
The teapot handle is also elegantly designed. It provides perfect balance and is big enough for my extra large hand to easily grasp and shift the pot so as to pour in any direction. Even when filled to capacity, (45 Oz. is three hefty mugs worth) this pot is balanced and easy to carry.
From my review, you might get the impression that I like this teapot a lot. Well, I do and even though it is a little pricey, I strongly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
UPDATE:: The Mandarin color is not orange, it is a vibrant yellow with a slightly orange cast, more like the inside of a ripe, luscious mango or morning sunshine. It makes me smile.
Cleanup is a cinch. All the leaves are in the infuser so you just tap them out, rinse it and towel it dry. Rinse the pot and lid, dry them as well, and assemble for storage. That’s it!
NEWER UPDATE: It has been six months since my last update and I am still enthusiastic about this teapot. There is none better and the infuser continues to perform beautifully. I did find one minor flaw, however: I discovered a tiny burr on the infuser that caught my towel as I was drying it. Under magnification, a tiny spur was evident. Using a sharp knife edge, I bent the spur out as far as it would go and then, with a diamond nail file, dressed it down to a smooth finish. This solved the problem in under five minutes but I spent another ten minutes admiring the fine craftsmanship while I had the infuser under my lighted magnifier. You may not enjoy functional elegance as much as I do but for me, I still look forward, each day, to my next satisfying experience with this remarkable teapot.
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|Excellent teapot, excellent customer service,
I’m a tea snob, and this large teapot meets my discriminating taste. I’ve bought three so far. The best feature is the excellent pouring quality (swift, laminar flow), which many designer-y teapots sadly neglect.
The included infuser is of high quality, although it can be difficult to clean stems and other tea-detritus out of the fine mesh.
After I discovered a slight manufacturing flaw in one of my teapots, Forlife customer service replied to my email insanely quickly, offering a variety of acceptable remedies. I couldn’t be more pleased.
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|Awesome teapot!,
I’m so happy with this teapot. After spending hours looking for a replacement for my glass Bodum (which broke trying to clean the spout with a toothbrush), I settled on this one because of the previous reviews and because it’s advertised as lead free, which ceramics made in China often are not.
This is designed to USE as a teapot, not just to look good. I love that the spout is high up so tea won’t spill out if you fill it up all the way. I love that the strainer is good quality, not just mesh, and will last, and I love that it goes nearly to the bottom of the pot so I can make just one cup of tea if I want [see update below!]. I love that the spout is designed not to drip–just one little drop that I wipe on the inside edge of the teacup after pouring. I love that the lid fits the pot with or without the strainer in (unlike the Bodum). I love the color. The only thing that I don’t love, but can live with is that the handle seems a little awkward sticking out so far (I have a small hand), but it’s not a biggie.
I love my teapot!
UPDATE: Okay, after using this for a bit, I have to say I absolutely love the design but it is a HUGE teapot for one. I can’t really make just one cup of tea like I said in my previous review. So I went in search of a smaller pot and bought a La Cafetiere, which is also awesome, and perfect for just a cup or two. This For Life Curve pot also comes in a smaller size and I wish I’d seen that before and hadn’t bought the 45-ounce version. It’ll be good for company. If you make tea for one and just want 2-3 cups, this is waaaay too big!
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