The Exotic Teapot

The Portable Brewing Mug is meant for all those who want to have tea on the go. It is a well known fact that green tea helps in reducing fat. Therefore it is a good idea to advertise it and morning tea has become so popular that one cannot do without this perfect tea solution of a mug. All those who are on the run or travel a lot due to business will find this mug to be their best companion.  It comes with a built in infuser.

Some of the most unique and elegant tea utensil designs have been inspired by the Japanese. Take the example of the tea cups which have been created along the traditional lines but with a modern touch. Each of these cups has been created with an angular bottom with the first look of which one feels that it would topple over. This innovative base along with the stylish and elegant designs on the side make these cups a must have for the tea table.

Designer Lola Goldstein has used ceramics to create utilities whose shape defies the norms. These creations include utensils that are used during tea time and include sugar container and tea kettle. What is so unique about the design is that each of these structures has been created using the regular ceramics and yet it looks as though these designs are soft and bendable. All the designs take the toy form and the kettle looks like a man with two arms extended, and these arms form 2 nozzles.

The Aga Cooker Teapot is a statement that the artist makes at the state of kitchen after a big Sunday dinner. This teapot has been created as a satirical art form which is so close to home with the British sense of humor. It depicts a cooker which has got all the eatables and goodies resting on top of it, including teapots, biscuits and other refreshments. It all seems cluttered along with a table cloth hanging amidst the hubbub that is in view. This is a beautiful gift form.

The teapots created using actual propaganda poster are different and entirely innovative form of art. Artist Steve Hansen creates art forms which have a purpose. These teapots carry the messages from actual posters and hence remind the tea drinker of what was highest priority in people’s minds at a particular time. The artist uses teapots to depict that the propaganda from different countries is so similar in manner, as is the prevalence of tea drinking. These teapots act as a binding factor.

The Black 2CV teapot has been created in a form that will eliminate the seriousness of ‘high tea’ or any other form of tea time which is considered to be formal. The design is one of the sweetest among all teapots created. It resembles the 2CV car design, black in color with a small nozzle jutting out from the hood. This was created by designer Andy Titcomb and was originally sold through Citroen dealership in the U.K. Currently, one can get it on e-bay.

Some of the rarest teapot designs include the Jospeh Chamberlain Teapot which has been created by designer Fredrick Rhead. The artisttook an ordinary teapot and hand painted a design in the form of a squat figure of Joseph chamberlain, with the body of the teapot being the coat, shirt and the legs; the nozzle being one hand and the handle being the other. The top has got the face painted on it which has an uncanny resemblance with the actual design making this an immaculate art form.

Artist Lynn Ludemann creates functional structures out of discarded materials. She has created clocks and one of the most prominent among them is the clock that has been artistically created in the shape of tea pots using discarded metals. All the clock structures use the teapot shape as the basic structure and the clock designs are some of the most beautiful ones that you can come across. This is an inspiration of a tea lover for tea lovers to remind them of the need for recycling.

The Lemon Zinger Teapot has been named such that it totally defies its structure. This space rocket shaped teapot cannot be ignored by anyone even in the passing. Sleek structure made using aluminum and stainless steel, the Lemon Zinger Teapot has a sleek long body that tapers towards the top. The stainless steel colored body is supported by red colored legs which are the kind that were used in the Apollo space crafts. This is a perfect gift or a science enthusiast, who will be inspired by this design.

Designer Barbara Frey’s ‘Lets go Teapot’ is a teapot design that is a perfect reminder of time spend on sea shores. Made in ceramic, this design is balanced on a number of pebbles which are round, just like the ones found on the shores. The teapot itself seems to be a structure that has been created by putting blue colored pebbles, one on top of the other. The belly of the pot has a small snout and the lid is made up of what look like 3 stones.

Designer Stephan Cox has created a tea pot the design of which is a blend of folklore and scifi. Aptly called the Teapot 25, this teapot is made of glass which has been blown and sculpted in a variety of ways and fused together to form the ultimate artistic teapot. The top design is a mix between a genie’s lamp and a colorful. Underneath it are 3 layers covering the round belly, all of which is supported by 2 tripod legs.

Artist Raju Peddadda has created a tea pot out of Sterling silver which has brought the tea pot design in the league of expensive and unusual ornaments. This is not it. The tea pot is a perfect tribute to astronomy and astronomers because of its shape. Aptly called Mars Sterlin Tea pot is in the shape of the planet Mars which exudes enigma, mystery and exclusive art forms. The artist creates these tea pots on demand only and hence it is only one in a few in the world.

Stoneware teapot brings together the primitive tribal art form and the modern classy creativity to the tea table. Tea time is a time to relax and muse upon the various beautiful things in life including tea. Therefore the beautiful and quaint design can stand out on the tea table and it ensures that all the onlookers cannot ignore it. It can easily be appreciated and you run a risk of being envied because you own it. The Stoneware teapot is the perfect gift for anyone.

The Teapot Shrine has been created 3 feet tall. It is a structure that clearly has been made as an art form which is not specifically for the use on tea table for pouring the hot brew. The design is structured in the shape of a tall house that has got cups in the windows and is topped by a tea pot shaped dome. The size of the structure is what makes it all the more impressive in its realistic looks.

A huge majority of tea lovers do not like to brew it. For such tea lovers, the ingenuiTEA Loose Leaf Teapot is the perfect solution. This is a cool and ingenious design that saves the bother of using utensils like strainers to separate tea leaves from brew. The device has been designed to work with any cup. All you have to do is to place it on the cup and within seconds, you have the cup full of tea and leaves remain in the pot.

All the geeks and computer users out there will love Computea. This is a tea pot that is a dedication to all those who are hooked to the computers all the time. The sight of the tea pot will make one smirk inside. The shape is like a computer monitor with the mouse kept on top of it on the side and a tea cup on the other side. This is a scene that is so common among all busy computer gamers and engineers.

What can be a bigger reminder of England being the cultural hub of tea drinking in the western world but the British Police Hat teapot. Well this is exactly not a cultural reference but it certainly is a distinct depiction of an English symbol which is so well known across the world. This tea pot in fact is a true tribute to the police force of England. The pot itself is in the form police hat and the handle looks like a cuff. The nozzle is like baton handle.

The name is self explanatory. Treetop is a tea pot that looks like a bonsai tree minus leaves. The design is immaculate and on the first sight of this tea pot will make an onlooker think that it is a designer item that has been kept on the tea table. Also the design consists of a tree trunk with a small branch on one side and larger on the other. The cracks and fissures on the surface are amazingly realistic despite being made of ceramic.

The Dali/Picasso teapot is the ultimate tribute to the legendary artists. The teapot is quaint to say the least. The very sight of it reminds an onlooker of the abstract art forms that while on one hand are enigmatic, on the other are still breathtaking. This teapot captures the essence perfectly. The top portion exhibits an eye and the lower portion is the pot that holds the tea. However it is meant for extremists because sadly, it is only a painting and not a real concept.

The Scooter Teapot is a design that is so hard to believe is meant for pouring tea in the cups. Beautifully created, this design might as well become a child’s fancy. White in color, the scooter design has got black colored seat and back rest. The back rest serves as the handle, the seat is the lid of the tea pot and the spout is in the front headlight. Designed by Gary Seymour, the Scooter Teapot is one of the most disguised tea pots till date.