Made out of investment-cast stainless steel, borosilicate glass (Pyrex), and food-grade silicone, the Sorapot Teapot by Joey Roth (available at Sorapot starting from $200) transforms the straightforward process of steeping tea into an experience worth watching unfold.  The Sorapot features a distinctive design whose artistry can be appreciated on two levels.  The immediate: watching tea leaves unfurl as the water suspended in the glass tube is imbued with the natural blush of your tea; the eventual: watching your Sorapot take on its own unique characteristics over time as the uncoated stainless steel develops a distinctive patina and luster based on where it’s held, washed and even what tea is used.  Available in a hand-polished mirror finish and a matte finish, the Sorapot exemplifies how a deliberate attention to detail in design can separate the simple from the sublime.

Serious tea drinkers who steep their tea with loose leaf tea instead of tea bags should take note of the Blomus Tea Stick (available at grounded for $23).  The Tea Stick is made from rust-proof stainless steel that’s perforated with multiple holes to allow the ideal amount of water to pass through during the steeping process so that each time you’ll end up with the perfect cup of tea.