FORLIFE Stump Teapot with SLS Lid and Infuser, 18-Ounce, Gray

The quest for the perfect cuppa, in the perfect mug, from the perfect teapot, is one that has occupied much of my life (I've always had prioritisation issues).It's maybe not surprising it has taken decades to fulfill. Consider the variables. Loose leaf tea - many types, and all of them generally a pest to deploy. Mugs - rarely of the right porcelain, or the right size. Teapots - usually terrible pourers, with annoying lids, hard to clean, and either too small or two big.You'll be indifferent to the news I have sorted the mug, but that at least pleases me. The tea? Well I can share the results of extensive research for the perfect Assam, which has yielded surprising results. But the teapot? This, I can confidently say, is it. If there was a teapot Olympics (and frankly there should be) this would win hands down. Dripless pouring, a pleasing retro shape which is also easy to clean, a lid design of such simplicity and perfection I could make tea from the tears of joy it brings. And the infuser? Simple, unfussy, and effective: pour the water in slowly, close the lid, and leave a few minutes. No need even to stir. Two and half teaspoons of tea in; two cups of well brewed, mid brown happiness out.There is finally a motivation for rising each morning. The quest is over.Now, kettles....

I own two of these now, one for home and the other forms an essential part of my camping kit! You cannot camp without being able to make a decent morning cuppa! I love the colours and the design but I wouldn't give it five stars for it's looks alone. The teapot pours beautifully (not something you can say for a lot of teapots) and it washes up well, either in the dishwasher or by hand. If you own more than one they will stack too. The stainless steel insert is removeable making it easy to empty and also to remove when the tea is brewed to your liking so it doesn't keep getting stronger as it sits. If I had a criticism it would be that it is really a pot for one. You can get two small mugs of tea from it but only just. It would be nice if they made a larger version. I love the range of colours (my camping pot matches my trailer tent!! How sad is that!) too. I think they make lovely gifts for a tea drinker. I bought one for my mother-in-law along with some quality loose tea and also the little bamboo tray that goes with the teapot and she was delighted with it.

My wife and I went into a nice little upmarket café as a treat and I had my usual coffee (I drink tea at home but coffee when I go out) and my wife got her tea in this nice little red teapot... she was impressed straight away !She said is there a make on it.. and there was. so there and then I ordered one for her on my phone !The little stainless steel diffuser/strainer is excellent and is a really good reason to go back to using "real tealeaves'' rather than teabags, and none of the tealeaves will get thought either, as can happen with the strainers you put over the cup itself.I was a little concerned over the size of it, it did seem a little small, but we use mugs at home and you can get two mugs (as long as they aren't those 'giant' mugs) out of it no problem.At first I did think it was a little expensive, certainly the most expensive teapot we have ever bought, but after using it we think it is worth every penny, it is a quality item in every sense if the word.The red colour is gorgeous, but other colours are available too of course.So stop buying teabags and go back to making a nice cup of proper tea in this excellent teapot, you won't regret it.

These are great teapots, mine was wrong colour when it arrived l, but kept it anyway.

I have been using a classic Forlife Stump teapot for a decade. I found it perfect: the ease of taking out the strainer and throwing away the leaves made it by far the best teapot I'd ever had. It pours well; is the perfect size for one person, or two if you're having smaller cups or milk in your tea; and is easy to clean and use.I recently bought a new Stump teapot. My mum got one too, on my recommendation. Unfortunately, the designers have messed it up a bit. They've put a little plastic handle on the metal filter inside. This a) gets in the way when you close the lid; b) tends to catch tea-leaves, spraying them everywhere, when you empty the tea-leaves out; and c) is an all-round nuisance. Dear Forlife designers - please remove the handle on the strainer at once! I'll be happy to try out the new design if you do so.Overall, still a great little teapot, but not as good as it was.

Brilliant teapot, more than lived up to expectations - the metal basket insert is much, much finer mesh than any other loose tea device I'd tried - it's really perfect for any type of loose tea. Makes about a mug and a half - or three teacups - ideal one-person teapot to have in work or at home. I've used this every day since I bought it and can't recommend it enough. What other reviewers said about it being a good pourer (no drips) is correct as well. Really easy to rinse out & keep clean. I just wish the purple one was available over here because I'd buy that too so I could have one at home as well as in the office. If you want to drink more loose leaf teas of any kind - herbal, fruit, infusions, genmaicha, etc - this teapot is worth the money.

Although a bit pricey, worth the money. Would definitely buy again if anything happened to this one

Why did you choose this product over others?:This was to replace an old one I dropped (and broke)Great pot for one - perfect size Tea pot quality:ExcellentLooks:en vogueSize:Perfect for one Pourability:never drips Heat retention:keeps my tea piping hot