Teapots To Suit Every Budget

Nov 18 2007 Laura Davidson

Bargain Hunt

Blue trellis six-cup teapot

With its old-fashioned curvy body and a non-drip 'perfect-pour' spout, this classic design is gorgeous. It's dishwasher-safe and makes six cups of tea. This great-value teapot will make you want to get out the French fancies.

Verdict: *****

Price: £8 Available: Typhoon. Log on to www.typhooneurope.com

Art deco thermal teapot

A stainless steel pot that echoes the 1920s with slick sophistication. It has double-wall construction so tea stays hot but the pot is cool. It's perfect for pouring and comes in one-litre and 500ml sizes. But it is pricey.

Verdict: *****

Price: £43.99 for one-litre version

Available: Lakeland

Glass and chrome teapot

This has a modern-looking glass and chrome design. But it will suit those who like tea leaves as there's an inner compartment you can fill with either leaves or tea bags. It comes in a 1200ml size so it will make lots of brew and it's a nice price too.

Verdict: *****

Price: £10

Available:Woolworths

Vintage floral 'my time for tea' set

If you're looking for a nice gift this delicate set will do. It's made of porcelain and comes with a cute matching teacup which nestles under the teapot. It only makes two cups so perfect a for quick brew..

Verdict: *****

Price: £10

Available: www.typhooneurope.com

Emma Bridgewater polka-dot teapot

A cute, colourful pot with a classic shape and handpainted polka dots. This teapot has a 1.4-litre capacity.

The range has matching saucers, cups and plates.

Verdict: *****

Price: £39.95

Available: John Lewis