Types of Teapot

Japanese teapot

Teapots of every kind are made all over Japan. Specialized pottery shops sell all shapes and sizes, some made of clay, some of porcelain, some earthenware rustic styles, others whimsical with a comic touch.Some tea lovers are said to favor certain styles for certain types of tea, but it really is up to the individual to decide on his or her own preference.

Yokode Kyusu

Teapots with the handles placed on the side of the pot.The design of these pots makes it easy to pour out every last single drop of tea. Teapots made especially for left handed people also exist although designs are limited.

                   

Ushirode Kyusu

It's have the handle at the back of the pot, just like teapots in other parts of the world. These pots are easy to use whether one is right or left handed and are particulary suited to those who are used to using western style teapots.

Dobin

Are made from porcelain or clay and used in the same way as normal teapots. The handle, usually made from bamboo, rattan or plastic is attatched to the pots with hooks and has the advantage of staying cool despite the heat in the pot.

 

Chinese Teapot

People in different regions might use different tea sets for tea serving. While large teapots are favored in North China, those commonly used in South China, especially in Fujian and Canton, are pretty small, sometimes even as tiny as a fist.

Yixing Teapot

Chinese people might regard the teapot produced in Yixing as the best. It is said that if you have used a Yixing teapot for decades, you can brew tasty tea by simply pouring boiling water into it. This is because the special porous clay called "zisha" (purple clay) from which they are made can absorb the flavor of tea, and become more and more seasoned after years of use. Yixing Teapot have a ability to retain heat. With this advantage, a master of tea ceremony can fully bring out the special flavors of certain types of tea. There are also many other features to its credit. Free of any toxic element that is often found in other clay wares, it also has a solid texture, an appropriate absorption rate, as well as a low thermal conductivity.The history of Yixing teapot can be dated back to the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). Most of the teapots are very small, just serving one person, for potters believe that anyone can find one pot that suits him well. Below is the example of Yixing teapots.

Glass Teapot

Glass teapots gained popularity due to many facts. Glass teapots come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and styles but, unlike metal and ceramic pots, they all share one trait:  they allow for the beverage to be observed as it is brewing.


The most important one was the inability of glass to absorb different tastes of tea. They produced original flavored tea, even if you brewed differently flavored tea in glass teapots, one after the other. This is because glass is non porous, and it makes these teapots a good choice for people who like to brew a variety of teas and for those who like to make herbal or spice teas.