{"title":"Loose Leaf Tea Steeper","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for handy kit to steep your loose leaf tea - our very best advice is use a teapot. They have been around for millennia for a reason. And all our lovely loose leaf teapots are exactly that - teapots made for steeping loose leaf tea. \u003ca href=\"#collection-additional\"\u003eRead more...\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \u003cp\u003eOur in-mug strainer is the best loose leaf tea infuser if you are making just one cup for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy a teapot do make sure it has a plate behind the spout to hold back the leaves. Many modern teapots may look pretty but they are designed for teabags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don’t recommend loose leaf tea balls or tea clips of any shape. The tea ball is too small to allow good loose leaf tea to unfurl as it steeps. Tea ball strainers and tea clips cramp the tea too tight and stop it infusing properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are using a teapot we suggest also using a loose leaf tea strainer over the cup. Any little fragments of leaf will then be held back.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rare-tea-glass-teapot","title":"Rare Tea Glass Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobust and beautiful hand-blown glass teapot in two sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot for one is perfect for a mug all to yourself. The teapot for two is perfect for two small mugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth have a secret method too; fill to the point where the top of the spout meets the body of the teapot for the perfect single or double teacup pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis glass teapot is meticulously designed and crafted to be both strong and delicate. It is hand-blown from special heat-resistant, toughened glass to be practical as well as beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is perfectly balanced to pour without spilling a drop of precious tea and comes with a stainless steel spiral in the spout to hold back the loose tea leaves - it will filter out everything but finer cut loose leaf teas (such as \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/speedy-breakfast\"\u003eSpeedy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-earl-grey\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/single-estate-lost-malawi-english-breakfast\"\u003eLost Malawi\u003c\/a\u003e). To guarantee no finer leaves end up in your cup, we have our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-tea-overcup-strainer\"\u003eRare Tea Overcup Strainer.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis teapot is extremely giftable for those who are resistant to leaf tea - the bespoke design makes it so easy to get your measurements right for the perfect cup. Full and detailed instructions on how to use on the inside of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor one - 270ml (10 fl oz) capacity*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor two - 390ml (14 fl oz) capacity*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable stainless steel spring strainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csmall\u003e*Please note being hand-blown our glass teapots are susceptible to small variations in size, and whilst every care has been taken in these measurements, your teapot may hold slightly more or slightly less depending on the batch.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"For One","offer_id":29009616502836,"sku":"TW-CHN-TP-150-GL","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"For Two","offer_id":29009616535604,"sku":"TW-CHN-TP-300-GL","price":29.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/files\/Rare-Tea-Company-Glass-Teapot-1000x1000px-7_a40d6a93-9a56-47fb-8147-2b3658a4bd72.jpg?v=1775731488"},{"product_id":"sasha-wardell-silver-tip-teapot","title":"Sasha Wardell Silver Tip Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eCustom bone china teapot handmade by ceramicist Sasha Wardell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSasha Wardell has lectured in ceramics across Britain and France and has won many awards for her work which is exhibited across the world, most notably at the National Ceramic Collection at the Adrien Dubouche Museum, Limoges, France; National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh; Los Angeles Art and Craft Museum, U.S.A; Yale Centre for British Art Museum, U.S.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful white teapot reflects the delicacy and purity of our White Silver Tip tea. It is handmade using fine bone china and includes a built-in gate to hold back the loose tea leaves - it will filter out everything but finer cut loose leaf teas (such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/speedy-breakfast\"\u003eSpeedy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/rare-earl-grey\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/single-estate-lost-malawi-english-breakfast\"\u003eLost Malawi\u003c\/a\u003e).  To guarantee no finer leaves end up in your cup, we have our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/rare-tea-overcup-strainer\"\u003eRare Tea Overcup Strainer.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sasha Wardell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43044800299255,"sku":"TW-GBR-SWA-TP-01P-WH","price":312.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/products\/Sasha-Wardell-Silver-Tip-Teapot-1-2000px.jpg?v=1748623222"},{"product_id":"sasha-wardell-translucent-teapot","title":"Sasha Wardell Translucent Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eCustom bone china teapot hand-made by ceramicist Sasha Wardell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSasha Wardell has lectured in ceramics across Britain and France and has won many awards for her work which is exhibited across the world, most notably at the National Ceramic Collection at the Adrien Dubouche Museum, Limoges, France; National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh; Los Angeles Art and Craft Museum, U.S.A; Yale Centre for British Art Museum, U.S.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant blue and white teapot is hand cast rather than being made by machine, making it truly unique.  It includes a built-in gate to hold back the loose tea leaves - it will filter out everything but finer cut loose leaf teas (such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/speedy-breakfast\"\u003eSpeedy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/rare-earl-grey\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/single-estate-lost-malawi-english-breakfast\"\u003eLost Malawi\u003c\/a\u003e).  To guarantee no finer leaves end up in your cup, we have our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/rare-tea-overcup-strainer\"\u003eRare Tea Overcup Strainer.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sasha Wardell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43044800266487,"sku":"TW-GBR-SWA-TP-01P-BL","price":312.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/products\/Sasha-Wardell-Translucent-Teapot-1-2000px.jpg?v=1748623220"},{"product_id":"rare-tea-overcup-strainer","title":"Overcup Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimple and elegant over the cup tea strainer with its own dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the strainer over your cup to strain your loose leaf, and then place back on to the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo more dashing to the bin with a dripping teabag. You can simply and effectively strain your loose leaves straight from a teapot. The truly sustainable solution that doesn’t require the destruction of trees or valuable natural resources to enjoy your tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of durable yet stylish stainless steel and dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40365223248040,"sku":"TW-CHN-FS-001-SS","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/files\/Rare-Tea-Company-Overcup-Strainer-1000x1000px-1.jpg?v=1770398814"},{"product_id":"rare-tea-ceramic-teapot","title":"Ceramic Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA white china teapot made especially for Rare Tea Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall but perfectly formed, this is the ideal size for one perfect cup of tea, to ensure every last drop is poured and no over-infused leaves are left in the pot. You can, of course, refill the pot for many delicious subsequent infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from hard-wearing ceramic, it may look delicate but is as strong as an ox - includes a built-in gate to hold back the loose tea leaves - it will filter out everything but finer cut loose leaf teas (such as \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/speedy-breakfast\"\u003eSpeedy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-earl-grey\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/single-estate-lost-malawi-english-breakfast\"\u003eLost Malawi\u003c\/a\u003e). To guarantee no finer leaves end up in your cup, we have our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-tea-overcup-strainer\"\u003eRare Tea Overcup Strainer.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150ml (5.5 fl oz) capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic direct hole filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-tea-spare-teapot-lids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSpare lids available here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43044800004343,"sku":"TW-CHN-SNR-TP-SML-CE","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/products\/Rare-Tea-Company-Ceramic-Teapot-1-1200px.jpg?v=1748623208"},{"product_id":"rare-tea-stainless-steel-teapot","title":"Rare Tea Stainless Steel Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA functional and supremely elegant British stainless steel teapot and water jug, made for us by Carrs of Sheffield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teapot holds 300ml (10.5 fl oz); ideal for making two cups or one mug of tea, and you can reinfuse the leaves without returning to the kettle using the matching water jug (also 300ml \/ 10.5 fl oz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an integrated filter in the spout, insulated handle and knob on the lid, this beautiful teapot will keep your hands safe, whilst the high quality steel will not corrode and will retain its beautiful aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filter will filter out everything but finer cut loose leaf teas (such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/speedy-breakfast\"\u003eSpeedy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-earl-grey\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/single-estate-lost-malawi-english-breakfast\"\u003eLost Malawi\u003c\/a\u003e). To guarantee no finer leaves ending up in your cup, we have our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-tea-overcup-strainer\"\u003eRare Tea Overcup Strainer.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlike silver, there will be no chemical reaction between the teapot and the contents and you will not get a metallic taste.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Teapot 300ml (10.5 fl oz)","offer_id":29009617748020,"sku":"TW-GBR-COS-300ML-TP","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jug 300ml (10.5 fl oz)","offer_id":29009617780788,"sku":"TW-GBR-COS-300ML-JG","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/products\/Carrs-Stainless-Steel-Teapot-2-2000px.jpg?v=1748623205"},{"product_id":"charlie-collier-kyusu-teapot","title":"Charlie Collier Kyusu Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade British stoneware Kyusu teapot by ceramicist Charlie Collier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are stoneware with a celadon glaze (satin finish with some light crazing), fired to 1280°C in a gas fired kiln. Dishwasher and microwave proof - but we'd always recommend to wash and rinse by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e450ml\/6fl oz - includes a built in gate to hold back the loose tea leaves - it will filter out everything but finer cut loose leaf teas (such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/speedy-breakfast\"\u003eSpeedy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/rare-earl-grey\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/single-estate-lost-malawi-english-breakfast\"\u003eLost Malawi\u003c\/a\u003e).  To guarantee no finer leaves ending up in your cup, we have our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/rare-tea-overcup-strainer\"\u003eRare Tea Overcup Strainer.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlie Collier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43044798398711,"sku":"TW-GBR-CCO-KYTP","price":152.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/products\/Charlie-Collier-Kyusu-Teapot-3.jpg?v=1748623055"},{"product_id":"charlie-collier-gaiwan","title":"Charlie Collier Gaiwan","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade British stoneware Gaiwan by ceramicist Charlie Collier.  Specifically designed for multiple short infusions of loose leaf tea.  Pair with the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/charlie-collier-tasting-cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCharlie Collier Tasting Cup\u003c\/a\u003e for a perfect tasting combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are stoneware with a celadon glaze (satin finish with some light crazing), fired to 1280°C in a gas fired kiln. Dishwasher and microwave proof - but we'd always recommend to wash and rinse by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e175ml\/6fl oz\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charlie Collier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43044798300407,"sku":"TW-GBR-CCO-GW","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/products\/Charlie-Collier-Gaiwan-2.jpg?v=1748623052"},{"product_id":"rare-tea-bone-china-leaf-teapot","title":"Rare Tea Bone China Leaf Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur very own fine bone china teapot, with a bespoke leaf and cloud patterns created by artist and friend Tom Berry - painstakingly applied by hand. Crafted in an historic pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, England, with hundreds of years of tradition and experience in fine porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe designed this teaware in collaboration with the pottery to be not just beautiful but ergonomically perfect. It's dishwasher safe and will stand up daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside you will find a plate behind the spout to hold back your loose tea leaves - it will filter out everything but finer cut loose leaf teas (such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/products\/speedy-breakfast\"\u003eSpeedy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-earl-grey\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/single-estate-lost-malawi-english-breakfast\"\u003eLost Malawi\u003c\/a\u003e). To guarantee no finer leaves end up in your cup, we have our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-tea-overcup-strainer\"\u003eRare Tea Overcup Strainer.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds 450ml (15.5 fl oz) in total, but has a neat design feature; fill to the first two holes of the gate (the holes for the spout) and it will be the perfect one tea cup pour, fill to the topmost part of the gate and it will be the perfect two tea cup\/mug pour - complementing our \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-tea-bone-china-leaf-tea-cup-saucer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBone China Leaf Tea Cups\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-tea-bone-china-leaf-mug\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBone China Leaf Mugs\u003c\/a\u003e perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43044797350135,"sku":"TW-GBR-HE-LE-TP","price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/products\/Rare-Tea-Company-Leaf-Decal-Bone-China-Teapot-1200px-5.jpg?v=1748622957"},{"product_id":"rare-tea-easy-pour-gaiwan-teapot","title":"Easy Pour Gaiwan Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful ceramic gaiwan teapot is ideal if you’re looking for a small and elegant loose tea infuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s very easy to use. Simply lift the lid (with the heatproof wooden knob), pop your favourite loose leaf tea inside, fill with hot water and put the lid back on to infuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the tea is infused, simply pour your tea straight from the teapot into your teacup. The lid is designed to hold back the tea leaves and just allow the delicious tea into your cup. You won’t need any kind of tea infuser or tea strainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gaiwan teapot holds exactly one perfect cup of tea (150ml \/ 5.5fl oz).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis teapot is also included in our fabulous \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-tea-gaiwan-travel-set\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRare Tea Easy Pour Gaiwan Set.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42113324810487,"sku":"TW-CHN-RTC-GW","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/files\/Rare-Tea-Company-Easy-Pour-Gaiwan-Teapot-1000x1000px-1.jpg?v=1770398604"},{"product_id":"rare-tea-infuser","title":"Mug Infuser","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stainless steel loose tea infuser is just the right size to fit inside a mug. You can infuse your loose leaf tea directly in your cup, and when it’s steeped to perfection simply pop it on the matching tray, ready for the next infusion. It’s elegant, robust, easy to clean (simply tap the leaves out), and dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you’re using this loose leaf tea infuser, you won't need an additional tea strainer. It holds back even the finest particles of leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend using this tea infuser over a tea strainer ball or one of those tea ball clips or tubes. This is because your dry loose leaf tea needs as much room as possible to rehydrate. The best flavours come from amino acids in the leaf that dissolve into the water - for this to happen your loose leaf tea leaves need to unfurl and reveal every millimetre of surface area. If they are cramped in a teabag, tea ball, or tea tube, you can't get the best flavour from your tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clever tea gadget not only fits perfectly inside a mug but can work rather handily inside some teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you happen to have a teapot made for teabags (one that doesn’t have a plate behind the spout to hold back loose leaf tea) you can pop this tea infuser inside the pot to keep the tea leaves from clogging the spout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43108137664759,"sku":"TW-CHN-FS-IN-SS","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/files\/Rare-Tea-Company-Infuser-1000x1000px-3.jpg?v=1760347886"},{"product_id":"trevor-lillistone-teapot","title":"Trevor Lillistone Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful, individually made teapot designed and created by Trevor Lillistone in Bath, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in stoneware clay with a partial glaze, this glorious teapot is perfect for a bit of tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes in a choice of two sizes, 250ml (8.5 fl.oz) for one, or 400ml (13.5 fl. oz) for two. Includes a built-in gate to hold back the loose tea leaves - it will filter out everything but finer cut loose leaf teas (such as \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/speedy-breakfast\"\u003eSpeedy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-earl-grey\"\u003eEarl Grey\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/single-estate-lost-malawi-english-breakfast\"\u003eLost Malawi\u003c\/a\u003e).  To guarantee no finer leaves end up in your cup, we have our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-tea-overcup-strainer\"\u003eRare Tea Overcup Strainer.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trevor Lillistone","offers":[{"title":"Stone \u0026 White \/ Small (250ml)","offer_id":43589681840375,"sku":"TW-GBR-TLL-TP-SML-WH","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stone \u0026 White \/ Large (400ml)","offer_id":43589682921719,"sku":"TW-GBR-TLL-TP-LRG-WH","price":106.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chestnut \u0026 White \/ Small (250ml)","offer_id":55066696745346,"sku":"TW-GBR-TLL-TP-SML-CW","price":68.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/products\/Trevor-Lillistone-Teapot-Large-Stone-White.jpg?v=1748622916"},{"product_id":"rare-tea-traditional-gaiwan-teapot","title":"Traditional Gaiwan Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe perfect traditional Chinese teapot for loose leaf tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaiwan teapots has been used for millennia for Chinese Gong Fu style tea making - this translates to \"making tea with skill\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGong Fu tea in a gaiwan uses a high proportion of tea leaf to water - and a very short infusion time of just a few seconds. In this way, you can infuse the leaf many times and reveal many layers and subtlety of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Rare Tea we had this little fellow made to our own specifications with our friends in China. Its a wonderful companion for any infusion. We recommend trying it with all your teas but it is especially well suited to whole leaf teas and rolled oolongs – where using a lot of leaf (4-6g \/ 0.2-0.3 oz) and a small amount (100ml \/ 4 fl oz) of water allows you to extract as many as six infusions from the same leaf - not losing a single drop of delight from your lovely loose leaves. It has no spout to hold in all the aromas. The lid is designed to hold back tea leaves whilst you pour your delicious tea - so there's no need for a strainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from pure white bone china this teapot is both strong and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis teapot is also included in our charming \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/rare-tea-traditional-gaiwan-set\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRare Tea Traditional Gaiwan Set.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54952253391234,"sku":"TW-CHN-SNR-TP-GW","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/files\/Rare-Tea-Company-Traditional-Gaiwan-Teapot-1000px-1.jpg?v=1748622866"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/2265\/2724\/collections\/Rare-Tea-Company-Loose-Leaf-Tea-Steeper.jpg?v=1666271674","url":"https:\/\/rareteacompany.com\/en-ie\/collections\/loose-leaf-tea-steeper.oembed","provider":"Rare Tea Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}