Choosing the Best Teaware for Loose Leaf Tea

Having the right tools can make all the difference when brewing loose leaf tea. Great teaware helps you get the most flavour from your leaves, keeps your tea warm, and makes the whole experience feel a bit more special.

Here’s a quick guide to our favourite classic brewing essentials—whether you’re making one cup or many.

 Teapots: The Classic Choice

Teapots are a brilliant option for brewing loose leaf tea:

✔ More space for leaves = more flavour.

✔ Keeps your brew warmer for longer.

✔ Lets you make multiple cups in one go.

Cast Iron Teapots:

• Can be gently heated on the stove (check your model first) to keep your tea piping hot.
• Extremely durable and long-lasting—these can last decades with a little care.
• Retain heat beautifully.

Ceramic Teapots:

• Fantastic at holding warmth if you pre-heat them with a little hot water.
• Available in loads of colours and styles to suit any kitchen.
• We’re especially fond of the FORLIFE Stump Teapots—they come in a rainbow of colours and look gorgeous on the table.

Brewing One Cup at a Time?

If you’re just making tea for yourself, there are plenty of easy options:

Basket Infusers:

• Sit right over your mug.
• Super easy to clean.
• Give your leaves lots of space to unfurl, so you get great flavour in every brew.
• Perfect for beginners.

On the Go?

Reusable Teabags:

• Small, lightweight and ideal for travelling or taking to work.
• A plastic-free choice—most disposable teabags still contain microplastics.
• Compostable and better for the environment.
• Best for everyday teas and herbals.
• A little fiddly to clean, but worth it for the sustainability factor.

Ball Infusers:

• A common choice, but often too cramped for proper flavour extraction.
• Trickier to clean thoroughly.

If you can, opt for a basket infuser instead—more room, less hassle, and better tea.

Final Thoughts

Whether you love a cast iron teapot for leisurely afternoons or a basket infuser for quick weekday brews, having the right tools makes loose leaf tea simpler and more enjoyable.

If you’re not sure which teaware will suit you best, pop in for a chat—we’re always happy to help you find the perfect fit.