Teapot

Zero Japan ceramic teapot and strainer

This is an apparently simple object I use nearly every day and has lots of useful and clever design touches which makes it convenient and pleasurable to use. A little while ago, a friend introduced me to loose-leaf teas, and ever since I have gone through numerous teapots and strainers trying to find one that is easy to use reliable and does not break easily I am a big fan of Japanese design, they make in my view very attractive objects, which are also practical and functional. This teapot was bought from a local teashop in Nottingham, designed by a Japanese company Zero Japan. The designer at Zero Japan describes his approach to design as every object needing to be “highly functional”, “great to touch” and “a pleasure to the eye”, I think this teapot has achieved this goal. To me it is a perfect mix for me of modern, and traditional design.I have previously bought teapots which are more traditional in design which I have found easily break or have a flaw in their design, such as an inconveniently placed handle. Similarly, when I have bought more modern teapots, they often made with cheap materials and look very utilitarian and a little depressing.

This teapot combines the best of both worlds. It has the elements of the style of a traditional teapot but the same time, it looks modern and is made of glazed ceramic, which is more resilient, less breakable that others I have used. It also has great design features, such as a smaller spout which reduces dripping, a top that you can remove to easily clean, and it comes with a strainer which fits perfectly inside the teapot. The fact that you can remove the strainer as well is very useful feature, which not all teapots have,and means you can take the strainer out when the tea is strong enough for your taste.