For many people just having a cup of tea is not the only thing that matters. At least for many the teapot in which it is brewed is equally important buy Japanese porcelain ware. The Chinese are the precursors in this field. They are famous for their porcelain pots made of clay. Varieties of teapots are available in the market. It comes in various shapes, sizes and will be made of different materials. Of course the price will vary depending on the variety that we choose.

The type of teapot that one uses to brew tea will mostly depend on the kind of tea. Black teas are usually served in stone ware. Metal or porcelain pots won’t be so effective. While metal pot are usually made of iron or silver are used to serve Indian tea.

Porcelain ones always suit herbal tea. Tetsubin is a special Japanese pot to serve tea. It is made from cast iron and is very beautiful in outlook. There will be a lot of designs and patterns spread all over its body. As the tea has an important place in the Japanese culture so does Tetsubin. These are widely used across the country for the tea ceremony.

Another variety is the brown betty which has its origin in Stoke- on- tent in England. This variety is made out of red terracotta clay. Brown betty makes it clear how important is tea in England as we can trace its origin back to 17th century. An addition to the different types of teapots the one made of glass. It is microwave and dishwasher friendly and is also used to decorate. A great advantage of this variety is that it can be used for brewing any kind of tea.

The Chinese Yixing pots made are widely preferred as it is durable. People mainly use it to serve Olong tea which is a variety between the green and black teas. As there are a variety of teapots available in the market one can easily select from these according to the need.