RSVP International Stoneware Teapot Collection, Microwave and Dishwasher Safe, 16 oz, Red

This is a great teapot! It arrived in perfect condition, too. It seems very well-made. I'm a fan of the color green, so this teapot is right up my alley. The green teapot I received very much resembles the shade of green depicted in the photos for this product. It's sort of a grass green. This teapot would be too large just for one person; however, it ideal for 2-4 people. If I brew tea for my wife and I, it is the perfect amount for each of us to enjoy about two mugs of tea. This pot holds 48 ounces if filled all the way to the top. I generally use four teabags when I brew tea in this pot. I have yet to try loose leaf tea in this teapot. There are strainer holes inside the pot at the spout. They would help filter out loose leaf tea, but I suspect that small tea leaves will wind up in your cup. A tea strainer will be necessary for loose leaf brewing. Note that a tea strainer does NOT come with this teapot. The handle is comfortable and roomy enough for my fingers to grasp and hold and feels sturdy. The spout works well but does occasionally dribble just a bit of tea (not every time I pour from it), nothing excessive. I just wipe up a drop of two with a sponge. The lid fits quite well, too. While this teapot has a rather large capacity, it doesn't appear terribly large or feel unwieldy. And it doesn't take up much room on my countertop. If I am brewing tea for just myself, I use my Brown Betty teapot that has a lower capacity, about 16 ounces or so. I wash this teapot by hand, but it is dishwasher safe. For the $15.95 that I paid for this teapot, I'd say that I definitely got my money's worth and then some. This is a good deal for a well-made teapot. It comes in various colors, too. I can't think of anything I don't like about this product. If you're a tea-lover or have guests over who enjoy tea, this teapot would be a good investment. Highly recommended!

I've been looking for a classic looking functional teapot that I could proudly display on my buffet. I did an extensive research and came to a conclusion that most - if not all - ceramic, porcelain, or glass teapots all drip. This teapot is unfortunately no exception and it does drip a bit due to its rounded blunt spout tip no matter how carefully I pour (trust me, I tried) or even when it's less than half full where it's less likely to drip down the spout at the end of a pour. However, that does not stop me from rating the teapot a 5 star for its low cost, capacity, and function. I love the lid design with a latch that allows me to completely empty the teapot even at 90 degrees vertical. You can pretty much assume that you will never need to hold the lid while pouring. The lid also has a tiny vent hole on top that allows the teapot to pour more smoothly without making splash. The handle is a bit on the thin side as you can see on the photo, but it's an inch wide to allow me to have an adequate grip or thumb placement on top which is needed given that this is a large capacity teapot. The teapot also has 7 strain holes (each at about 3/8") at the base of the spout inside, so the design helps to catch larger tea leaves. I've tried loose Jasmine tea (Sunflower Jasmine Tea 0.5 LB (227 g)), and it did a decent job at catching most tea leaves, but quite a few leaves did end up in my cup. This is acceptable for Jasmine tea, but for other loose leaf teas, you'll probably want a tea ball infuser or strainer to capture the smaller fragments and to stop the bitterness from over brewing. The top opening is about 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 at the most, so you'll want about 2" diameter tea strainer if you're planning on using loose tea. I often find myself using the teapot personally although the capacity allows for group gathering. As for the drippings, I tie a piece of cloth or paper towel on the spout to help capture the liquid, or you should use a tray. I boil my water with an electric kettle (Aroma AWK-115S Hot H20 X-Press 1-1/2-Liter Cordless Water Kettle) in a jiffy, and the stoneware teapot does a very good job at retaining the heat. All in all, this is a great bargain teapot that's very functional and pleasant to look at.

I love the little teapot, short and stout. It doesn’t take up too much room, but is a perfect size for a couple of cups of tea or mugs of coffee. It holds 16 oz. (2 cups). Its proportions are pleasing to the eye and comfortable to hold. The handle is roomy, and the spout doesn’t drip. If you want to drink one cup slowly, the pot keeps the second cup warmer than it would be in an open pottery cup.

I am very pleased with this teapot. It is attractive and looks fairly sturdy. It handles the job of brewing tea quite well. It holds the heat in for a considerable amount of time, ensuring a hot cup of tea.The spout is long, but the lip of the spout gives it a tendency to drip a little. It's not major, but something to be aware of. Otherwise it pours very easily. If you fill the pot to the brim, take note that it will leak if you pour at to steep of an angle. Of course that happens with most teapots.The handle is large and easy to hold. It provides for good control of the teapot while pouring. The lid is designed to fit in only one position with a flat side, and a tab on the other. The tab helps to lock the lid in place. If you are used to just popping the lid off, you'll need to adjust to tilting the lid out instead. Once you get used to it, it's not a big deal, and it is a nice feature.6 cups is much larger than I expected. I was actually surprised at how large it is. It's nice to be able to brew a large amount of tea at one time. That said if you are limited on space and do not need 6 cups, you might want to look for something smaller, this is quite a large teapot.

Adorable, the perfect teapot for 2-3 cups.

The size of my new white teapot is just right for a large mug of tea. Years ago, I bought the red one and it still looks like new. The weight is perfect and the style timeless....it's just that sometimes I don't want to drink tea out of a red pot! Go figure!

I very nice pot, holds the capacity it advertises, and keeps tea hot for a good long time.