Emma Bridgewater Teapot

[2sp_]

Can anyone tell me if Emma Bridgewater teapots are good pourers? Don't want to fork out for a dribbly teapot!

[EcclesCake]

Neither of mine dribble, my Ma-in-Laws does though. She might have have been a cheapskate and gone to an outlet though!

[2sp_]

Thanks Eccles.

Now I just have to decide on the pattern...

[maggiebee]

Just being nosey 2sp but why would you pay so much for a teapot?

[2sp_]

Maggiebee, I really like the Emma Bridgewater stuff, but only buy when it's on sale. I know I could get a cheaper teapot somewhere else, but I like to treat myself from time to time. :-)

[Captain2]

2sp, why spend a lot of money on an EB teapot? Just go down to your local market or car boot sale and you'll be able to pick up amazing antique teapots for about £5 - £10 (I used to sell them on Stockport market). OK, if it dribbles then use it as a plant pot or something and go and try again.

[Captain2]

Dam - you've just scuppered my idea with a cross post there.

[2sp_]

Thank you anyway for your suggestion, Captain!

[maggiebee]

Understand 2sp, sometimes it's not just about the money. Enjoy your treat.

[inksplotter]

Brown Bettys are the best pourers, I believe.

[heathfield]

Discounting antique silver teapots, the best pourers are those aluminium teapots with the cast aluminium spout, followed by the old-fashioned brown teapots with the spout that looks like the pouring end has been cut with a knife to leave a sharp lower edge.

[2sp_]

I have a Picquot teapot for everyday use and it is fantastic. Got it for a fiver in a charity shop, they sell for about £90 new. Holds tons of tea and pours perfectly.

I'd just like an Emma Bridgewater teapot to add to my collection of their stuff. Wanted to see if it was a decent pourer before I treat myself.

Thanks for all your answers.

[heathfield]

Actually, on request, any really good retailer will happily get some water and put it in a teapot you're thinking of buying, so you can try it out there and then.

[sandyRoe]

What's the formula for a well mashed brew? Is it one for each cup and one for the pot? And do you measure the amount of water before it goes into the pot?

[2sp_]

heathfield, I'm buying online, so that's not really an option. But it is a good suggestion.

sandy, I have to admit that I'm not overly particular when making tea. Always has to be in a pot, never a cup. Never bother warming the pot, but I never clean the pot either. 2 teabags (can't be doing with loose tea, I forget there will be leaves at the bottom of my cup and end up with them between my teeth), leave to stew for a good few minutes. Tea first, then milk into a mug.

[heathfield]

How long is a piece of string, Sandy? The amount of tea per person, and the amount of water per pot depend entirely on personal preferences and the type of tealeaf you're using. Some, like Indian teas, give a very strong brew quickly, others, like China teas, require a longer infusion time. Suck it and see, as they say!