The Sorapot is a modern teapot, with its architectural shape and simple functionality designed to bring the quiet beauty of tea and brewing tea into focus.

The Sorapot is made from 304 stainless steel and borosilicate glass (think Pyrex). Score 1 for Joey since any tea connoisseur knows loose leaf tea should ONLY be brewed in steel, ceramic, or glass. Cheap aluminum based brewers impart a nasty metallic taste, especially to more delicate white and green teas. The Sorapot is so handsome, so well made. It’s extremely robust but I couldn’t help from treating it like a fine piece of china. It’s hefty and makes enough tea for two 8 oz. cups.

There’s a central support rod that screws together to hold the top and bottom ends taught. The steel frame is jointed in the center along the handle. Unscrew to remove the steel frame from the glass cylinder. Place your loose leaf tea inside, then reassemble. Pour water thru the spout and voile!

Designer: Joey Roth