With today’s preference for the convenience of tea bags over loose tea and the tendency to make a single cup of tea for yourself, rather than enjoy it as a social occasion, tea pots have fallen out of fashion somewhat. Say the word ‘tea pot’ to someone and the image that pops into their mind is probably an old fashioned tea pot at their grandmother’s house, perhaps accessorized with a handmade tea cozy.

Tea pots do not have to be old fashioned however, and there are many modern and stylish versions available for the contemporary home. Tea tastes better when it is brewed in a tea pot and they make it much easier to brew loose leaf tea which has a much superior taste to bagged varieties.

There are a range of options when you’re choosing between tea pots for your modern home. A classic white porcelain tea pot looks good in any kitchen and goes equally well with a minimalistic contemporary design as it does with chintzy cushions and frilly doilies. Stainless steel is also a popular choice and there are various models of stainless steel teapots being produced by well regarded kitchen ware designers.

The glass tea pot is really the ultimate in modern design as it utilizes a modern material in a way that just wasn’t possible even decades ago. Glass tea pots use special glass that is resistant to heat and breakages and are always beautifully designed as the see through nature of glass means you can look inside the tea pot while your tea is being brewed so they need to look stylish on the inside as well as the outside.

If you’re looking for the pinnacle of modern tea pot design, the Sorapot teapot will provide a great talking point and looks beautiful displayed in your kitchen and while brewing tea. Designed by Joey Roth, it is made from a combination of pyrex glass, stainless steel and silicone. The simple architectural lines make it a pleasure to use and a focal point in your kitchen.

Modern appliances are designed to make our life easier and why not use this concept when it comes to choosing tea pots? Electric tea pots heat the water as well as brewing the tea so there’s no need for a separate kettle and tea pot.

Whatever your style, there are modern tea pots and tea sets available to suit your lifestyle and design ideas.