Every country has its own tea tradition – and every country its own teapot! The fact that the aesthetic and functional differences in teapots vary from country to country is due to several factors. These include different histories, cultural preferences, and a type of tea – or tea ritual – that is adapted to the specific region.
Japan:
Examining teapots from different cultures has a nice advantage: you inevitably end up finding surprising shapes or visual effects. The Japanese kyusu is mainly used for brewing green tea. Its small size and lightweight material allow it to retain just enough heat inside the teapot… but not too much, so as not to "cook" your tea! They are easily recognizable by their unusual appearance, with an extra handle that protrudes from the side.
South Korea:
The common material for Korean teapots is ceramic, and their signature color is white. While you'll find various shapes of teapots in Korea, the one most often associated with the country is quite unassuming at first glance. With its simple lines, the white Korean teapot resembles a coffee cup with a lid. Vendors have transformed this simple object into a veritable tourist attraction, cheerfully adding prints of flags or popular quotes and slogans.
Nepal:
The typical Nepalese teapot is easy to recognize once you become familiar with its most prominent features. Made of bronze or copper, the most remarkable Nepalese teapots boast striking shades of turquoise and coral red. Whether or not they are inlaid with gold, these teapots are so stunning that one can easily imagine them enhancing the décor of a room simply by their presence.
