FORLIFE Stump Teapot with SLS Lid and Infuser, 18-Ounce, Gray

I have to be honest, ive used this item in the past... I first encountered it at a cafe in Cambridge... you could tell by the wear it had be through hundreds of uses, dropped, run through a commercial conveyor washer, etc. It was small, simple and easy to control.The current version is no different. I don't recall the older ones having a plastic handle in the filter, but perhaps it simply broke off after its thousandth use? This particular item is simple and sturdy... It will both last for years to come and come out the other end still looking good. You don't have to hold the lid down when you pour--which is a huge thing for me having a minor form of cerebral palsy--though if you're nervous you can apply counter pressure to the stainless steel tab... It can fill a normal 280ml (6oz) cup 3 times... Allowing me to drink my morning tea with milk, without tainting anything more than my own cup... The lid does not come off, but thats ok with me... it can be cleaned with a basic sink brush and some mild cleaner (vinegar) or abrasive (baking soda). Another interesting thing in my opinion is that the filter just happens to fit well in my daughter's old sippy cup, with a lid (The First Years Take & Toss Spill-Proof Sippy Cups, 10 Ounce, 4 Count)... allowing me to stop the steep on something i can use multiple times while also protecting it from spills, dust, cats, etc. The benefit to that is after you dump out the bulk of the leaves, the cup is then almost a perfect vessel to fill with water, shake and pour out the couple of remaining that stick to the filter. My favorite benefit though is that they stack. The bottom raised ring on the vessel fits on top of the lid of another, allowing you to safely store a couple, while taking up a minimum of space.. Very nice for the times when my wife and i would like to share tea time, while also drinking the kind we each prefer.

I purchased for my daughter for her nightly tea. It’s great. Strong thick little tea pot. Great quality and stays hot while steeping your tea in the stainless holder inside. I read reviews before purchasing & one complaint was the top opens when pouring. I didn’t find that a problem at all. The top is light but only when getting the last bit it will open but just placing your thumb on the lift underneath with a little pressure it stays closed perfectly. Great quality for the price. & easy to clean. I would definitely purchase again. It would make a great gift.

This is a great no-fuss little teapot. It's cute and colorful (I chose Mandarin) but is also sturdy and easy to use and clean. I thought the lid being attached might be a nuisance, but I actually love it because it's so easy to just flip it down after steeping and I don't have to worry about holding it in place while pouring my tea as I do with some other pots. The handle gives plenty of room to carry the pot without burning my hand, and the flatter top portion makes a nice spot to place my thumb for stability. I find the spout does have the capacity to dribble a bit, but I simply brush it against the rim of my cup once I'm done pouring and have no problem with drips.I will add that I don't use the infuser that comes with the teapot, I use a small size Finum brew basket because the mesh is finer and I find that metal baskets are difficult to empty immediately because they become too hot. So I can't vouch for the quality of the interior metal infuser.I also purchased the ForLife Q tea cups (7 oz.) and they are a great companion to the pot!

I love my little Stump Teapot!! I can easily make a couple cups of loose leaf tea and it keeps it warm while I slowly enjoy my brew. I'm even thinking of purchasing a second one, since they stack so well, that way I can brew a second tea for any guests. It's really the perfect size (18-ounces) for a single person, or to share with one other person.The inside stainless steel tea-strainer basket is far superior to many of the other tea pots I've tried. It's wide and deep enough that it takes up the majority of the space available for it in the tea pot, allowing your tea leaves ample room to mix and steep in the water, not jammed near the top of the opening. The holes are also very small, small enough that I get little to no tea leaf debris falling through even with the super fine looose leaf Twinnings Breakfast Tea.The blue color is also great, exactly as shown in the picture. The color is even, no dripping or chipping. And I have my eye on the lime green one next!

Functional and fun color. Easy to remove strainer is great.

Works very well for a single person, especially if your live in an apartment alone. Great little tea pot that steeps very well and personally I think enhances the taste slightly, I feel like certain notes of the herbs are more pronounced. Very comfortable to hold doesn’t feel hot on the outside at all. Very easy to use as well.