Teapot is vessels used for steeping and serving tea. They typically have a spout for pouring, a handle for holding, and a lid to cover the top where tea leaves are steeped in hot water. Teapots come in various materials such as ceramic, porcelain, glass, and metal, and they range in size from single-serving pots to larger ones used for group settings.[1]
Also teapot can be used to serve the resulting infusion which is called tea. It is one of the core components of teaware. Dry tea is available either in tea bags or as loose tea, in which case a tea infuser or tea strainer may be of some assistance, either to hold the leaves as they steep or to catch the leaves inside the teapot when the tea is poured. Teapots usually have an opening with a lid at their top, where the dry tea and hot water are added, a handle for holding by hand and a spout through which the tea is served. Some teapots have a strainer built-in on the inner edge of the spout. A small air hole in the lid is often created to stop the spout from dripping and splashing when tea is poured. In modern times, a thermally insulating cover called a tea cosy may be used to enhance the steeping process or to prevent the contents of the teapot from cooling too rapidly.