The Teapot Shoppe Blog

“How do I make a great cup of tea?”.  This is one of the most common questions that we get here at The Teapot Shoppe.  First, you must start with leaf tea.  Leaf Tea is better than a tea bag and only black tea is considered “real” tea in Britain.  

• Fill a kettle with fresh water and bring to the boil.
• Warm the teapot with some very hot tap water.  Swirl it around in the pot to warm the pot and then empty it.
• Place 1 tsp of fresh, leaf tea per person plus one for the pot.
• Fill up the teapot with the boiling water
• Let it sit to infuse the wonderful tea flavor for 3 – 4 minutes, no longer.
• Pour the tea through a tea-strainer directly into clean china teacups.

Choosing the Right Teapot

The right teapot for the perfect cup of tea can be either metal, porcelain or bone china.

A metal teapot will keep the tea hotter for longer but china keeps a much finer flavor, with no tainting of flavor from the metal. If you want to keep the tea hot for up to 3 hours, invest in a teapot warmer.

We are exited about our new website which will be introduced in April.  It will feature an exciting new design and logo.  But, for our customers, easier navigation and search features will make the site so user friendly that you will never want to leave.  So, check back often for more information about our Grand Re-Opening.

Our newest teapots feature verses of scripture inscribed on the lid of a porcelain teapot.  These teapots are made of fine porcelain and hand decorated in the U.S.  A variety of patterns are offered and just in time for Mother’s Day. 

Click here to view our lovely selection of teapots with bible verses. 

Royal Patrician will be closing its doors soon.  We still have some open stock pieces left if you need to complete or add to your set.  Please contact us for availability as inventory is quickly selling out.

Our Fielder Collection of porcelain teapots and accessories are possibly the most beautiful and unique collection of fine porcelain that we have seen.  With wintry grey skies upon us, the experience of a teapot filled with hot tea warms the body and soul.  The Fielder Collection of tea ware offers a variety of patterns that will delight the tea lover and inspire a cup of tea next to a crackling fireplace.  Patterns range from florals of many varieties to holiday themes along with animal favorites such as birds, dogs, cats, and more.  All patterns include cups, saucers, creamers and sugar bowls, mugs, and dessert plates.  As if this isn’t enough to make you want to order a whole set, swarovski crystals are the finishing touch that will inspire even more conversation around your tea table.  As an additional option, all patterns can be trimmed with matching crystals.  Imagine being the first to own this lovely line of tea ware.  Watch for a featured article about this line in the July/Aug issue of Tea Time magazine.