Tea Ware Showcase: Great Stuff for Tea Lovers (except tea)

Adagio Teas Ingenuitea Teapot

$19 (at Adagio.com). The most innovative, convenient and easy-to-use teapot you can find. Simply fill the teapot with water, microwave and add in your tea. Once it has steeped, simply set the ingenuiTea on top of your cup. The tea will dispense automatically through a filter that removes the loose leaves and will stop once you lift the pot, so you never have to worry about spilling hot tea as you pour. Also comes in large-capacity model.

Often out--of-stock at Amazon, but usually available at Adagio.com.

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Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Finum Tea Control - 28 oz - Red

$28.50. This pot keeps tea tasty and warm - for up to 60 minutes! Enjoy your tea at just the strength you like, from the first cup to the last. Simply turn the lid of the tea maker to stop the brewing process. Then serve perfectly brewed tea without having to remove the infuser basket. The 28 oz. version brews 1 to 4 cups. Available in green, red, blue and yellow. Dishwasher safe.

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KuchenProfi 31.1000.00.00 Tea Boy Timer

$21.99. Penguin lifts bag out of water with his beak -- at exactly the time you set on the timer. Cute! Note: this is sometimes not available at Amazon, but Target.com usually has them.

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Hamilton Beach 40911 2-Quart Electric Iced Tea Maker

Fresh-brewed iced tea from leaves or bags in under 10 minutes. Adjustable brew-strength selector. Indicator light and automatic shutoff. Slim, 2-quart pitcher fits in refrigerator door.

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Amazon Price: $29.06 (as of 07/13/2009)

swissgold® Ice Tea Maker, Orange

24 Karat gold-plated foil filter is neutral and won't alter the taste. Precisely defined openings hold back unwanted residue while letting the flavor carriers through. Non-absorbent gold-plated foil does not absorb flavors. Smooth gold-plated foil is easy to clean, dishwasher safe.
Environmentally friendly, eliminates waste.

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Amazon Price: $23.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Florida Marketplace Electric Travel Mug RED

$8.99. Red, blue or silver. Mug features a double-wall stainless steel liner, 12 volt car adapter that plugs into standard auto outlet to keep beverages hot while driving. 12½oz. capacity. Hand wash only.

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RSVP Tea Scoop / Caddy, Leaf

$5.95. Use as a scoop or tea bag caddy. Leaf shape designs feature intricate detail work. Each scoop is dishwasher safe, stainless steel and measures about 3-3/4 inches.

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Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Tea Bag Squeeze

$11.00. Squeeze extra water and flavour from your tea bags after steeping with this stainless steel tool. Dishwasher safe.

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Amazon Price: $12.00 (as of 07/13/2009)

Bodum Ceylon 51-Ounce Ice Tea Maker with Filter

I own this and it simplifies the process for making iced tea from loose leaves! Leaves stay in their own separate steeping chamber along the side. Great idea!

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Amazon Price: $19.89 (as of 07/13/2009)

Bodum YoYo 13-Ounce Tea Infuser Set

I've bought this as a gift when I want to introduce someone to tea-drinking and get them some loose tea to go with it.

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Bodum Chambord Tea Cup, Set of 2

Set of 2. Really nice tea mugs. Dishwasher safe. Bakelite handles.

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Bodum Pavina 9-Ounce Double-Wall Thermo Glasses, Set of 2

Set of 2. A classy way to drink your tea!

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Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Bodum The de Chine Personal Glass Tea Infuser & Cup

$14.95. Perfect for brewing one cup of loose leaf tea.
Heat resistant borosilicate glass. Removable infuser. Replacement filter available

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Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Tea Cup Thermos

$12.95. Removable tea filter. Allows for multiple tea infusions throughout the day. Just add a pinch of your favorite tea and hot water. The tea leaves will unfurl and sink to the bottom of the cup. The removeable tea filter keeps the leaves out of the way while you enjoy your favorite brew. By keeping a small amount of water to cover the leaves, you can enjoy another cup by adding hot water when you are ready for your next cup. Double-wall construction. 10 oz. capacity.

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Highwave Original Joemo Tea Brew Insulated Mug

$17.00. 14 oz capacity. 1/8 inch stainless leak and drip proof. Comes with own travel bag.

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Amazon Price: $17.50 (as of 07/13/2009)

Thermos Nissan 12-Ounce Stainless-Steel Tea Tumbler with Infuser

$14.77. There's a choice of two twist tops, one for coffee and another, with a stainless steel strainer, for tea--each has a sip-hole, and a cap twists onto either to prevent spills. Fine threading ensures tops and cap seal tightly, while the smooth interior cleans with sponge or cloth.

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Amazon Price: $15.59 (as of 07/13/2009)

Celadon covered coffee / tea mugs - asian bamboo design, set of 2

$12.99 for 2 mugs. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Made in China.

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Covered coffee cup / tea mug - chinese hand painted porcelain

$9.95. Hand painted porcelain, dishwasher safe. Traditional watercolor style design. Lid keeps beverages hot longer. Made in China.

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Chinese porcelain covered coffee / tea mugs - pink flower design, set of 2

$14.99 for set of 2. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Made in China.

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Sakura Xmas Cats Black and White Cat Covered Latte Mug

$9.99. Christmas Cat. Handpainted Earthenware. Designed by Fiddlestix. Dishwasher and Microwave Safe

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Traditional chinese blue and white rice pattern formal tea cup - set of 2

$15 for 2. Two covered tea cups with saucer. Traditional chinese dinnerware design. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Traditional tea cup for loose tea leaves. Made in China.

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Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 07/13/2009)

Joie Trend Tea Mug - Stripes by MSC

$9.95. Lid can be used for keeping tea warm, as a coaster for the mug and tea bag rest. The lid has a neoprene rubber "seal" on it to cushion the contact, and keep in the flavor. Securely packaged in a decorative gift tin can, makes a great gift. Dishwasher & microwave safe.

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Amazon Price: $9.97 (as of 07/13/2009)

Cuisinox CUPST Double-Walled Coffee Mug Set with Stand

$30.05 (4 mugs). 18/10 Stainless steel. Double-walled. 10 oz / 250 ml mug capacity. Includes 4 mugs and stand. Dishwasher safe.

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Bodum 7-Piece Mug Tree Set, White

Handsome 7-piece mug tree set. Beautiful stainless-steel rack; 6 mugs made of sturdy porcelain. Simple, classic design; thick mug rims help prevent chipping; sturdy handles. Mugs are dishwasher-safe.

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Bodum Chambord Tea Cup, Set of 2

Set of 2 glass mugs with bakelite handles.

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5 pc Plum Blossom Tea Set

$31.20. Authentic red clay tea set. Tea set includes 1 teapot, with attached stainless steel mesh strainer, and 4 teacups. One-handled teapot is great for pouring and serving. Teapot is 4 1/8", base diameter x 3 1/4" H. Teacups 2 1/2"Diameter x 2 1/4" H.

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Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Japanese Cast iron Tea pot Tea set/Mochi Black

$55.99. Set includes: 1 Blue Tea Kettle (7" Dia. 2.75"H), 20oz and 2 Matching Tea Cups (3"Dia. 2"H), and 1 removable stainless steel infusing basket.

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Amazon Price: $55.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Japanese Cast Iron tea pot tea set/ Pine Black

$55.99. This cast iron set includes: 1 Red Tea Kettle (5.5" Dia. 3.75"H, 7.5L), 20oz. Two matching tea cups (3.5"Dia. 2.5"H) and 1 removable stainless steel infusing basket.

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Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Thermal Tea Cup with Infuser By Kaffe-Function

$18.00. This double walled thermal tea cup has a removable nylon infuser and is great for tea leaves and tea bags.

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Whole Leaf Brew-in-mug W/sls Lid & Inf. 12 Oz. Orange

$15.99. 12 oz. Comes in 6 colors. High-fired white stoneware with stainless steel infuser. Lead free. Microwave/Dishwasher safe except stainless-steel infuser.

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Arabesque Porcelain Tea Mugs (10 oz) Set of 4 Tea Mugs with Infuser and Lid

$63.99. Set of four. Each mug has infuser and lid.

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Copco Ceramic 20-Ounce Tea Pot With Stainless-Steel Lid And Infuser, Electric Blue

$14.99. Comes in lots of colors! Ceramic 12-ounce tea pot and 6-ounce cup set. Pot includes removable mesh infuser for loose-leaf teas Pot is microwave safe without removable stainless-steel lid Available in a variety of colors. Hand wash only.

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Cuisipro Tea Infuser

Infuses a single cup or entire pot of tea. Innovative interior plunger design infuses tea faster. Saucer tray catches drips. Stainless steel. Dishwasher-safe.

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Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Mesh Infuser - Large (3 diam)

$3.95. Another classic. Stainless steel.

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Amazon Price: $4.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Cuisinox INF38 Tea Infuser Ball with Caddy

$15.05. Stainless steel. Dishwasher safe. Can also be filled with a mixture of fresh herbs to flavor stocks, soups and stews.

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Amazon Price: $23.34 (as of 07/13/2009)

Teapot Shaped Tea Infuser with Tray by Trudeau

$6. Cute and practical.

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Stump Teapot w/ SLS LID & Infuser 16 Oz. - RED

18 oz. Comes in many colors! High-fired New-bone China with stainless steel lid & infuser. Lead free. Dishwasher safe except stainless-steel infuser.

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Amazon Price: $23.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Bee House Round Teapot

$29.95. 15 oz. Brew tea for one or two. Dishwasher safe and is microwave and dishwasher safe. Includes infuser.

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Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Bodum Assam 17-Ounce Tea Press

16 oz.

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Amazon Price: $21.30 (as of 07/13/2009)

Timolino 20 oz. Travette Tea Pot, pearl white

$22.50. 20 oz. Built-in tea infuser basket can be used again and again. 18/8 stainless steel. Vacuum insulation keeps tea at the perfect temperature to savor. Wide scratch-resistant, non-slip base.

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Amazon Price: $27.00 (as of 07/13/2009)

Bodum Naoko Stainless-Steel 32-Ounce Teapot

32 oz. Inspired by classic genie lamps of fantasy literature. Stainless-steel construction doesn't retain flavors or aroma. Steeps loose-leaf tea in removable infuser basket.

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Bodum Classic Tea Pot with Glass Filter 10495 10

$49.99. 40 oz. Great for those "flowering" new green tea blossoms (made by Numi and others). Glass filter and lid. The borosilicate glass tea pot.

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Emsa Tea Master Tea Globe

Teapot with built-in tea caddy. 7 to 8 cup capacity. Heat-resistant glass Removable stainless-steel base. Tea caddy with arm.

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Amazon Price: $54.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Bodum Assam 4-Cup Teapot

32-ounce capacity. All parts dishwasher-safe.

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Amazon Price: $27.93 (as of 07/13/2009)

Bodum Columbia Thermal 48-Ounce Stainless-Steel Coffee Press

48 ounces. keeps beverages hot for up to 2 hours. Dishwasher-safe for quicker cleaning

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Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Bodum The de Chine 34-Ounce Glass Teapot

32 oz. Glass teapot designed for brewing green tea. Heat-resistant borosilicate glass stows boiling water safely. Removable glass filter infuses loose-leaf tea in the center of the pot. Lid doubles as a trivet to hold filter. Dishwasher-safe.

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Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Spiral Teapot With Warming Stand By Steel Function

$59.95. Serve tea in style with this stunning porcelain and stainless steel Chinese style tea pot. Comes with a stainless steel stand. The warming stand has a space for a tealight candle, so you can always keep your tea at the right temperature.

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Ceramic 40 Oz. Green Teapot and Warmer

$38.00. Green ceramic teapot with warmer (that takes a tealight cancle).

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Glass Teapot w/ Glass Strainer & Warmer 34oz

$40.00. Clear glass. Heat-resistant glass. Microwavable. Dishwasher safe.

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Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

swissgold® TF 200 Tea Ball

24 Karat gold-plated foil filter is neutral and won't alter the taste. Precisely defined openings hold back unwanted residue while letting the flavor carriers through. Smooth gold-plated foil is easy to clean, dishwasher safe. Environmentally friendly, eliminates waste.

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Amazon Price: $15.29 (as of 07/13/2009)

Teeli Brew Basket by Finum - Permanent Filter Tea Infuser Strainer Medium Size

$9. The best way to enjoy fine loose leaf teas. Can be used for multiple infusions throughout the day. The reversed lid can be used as a drip off tray after the infusion. Durable plastic frame with stainless steel fine mesh. Dishwasher safe.

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Amazon Price: $9.25 (as of 07/13/2009)

Bodum Yo Yo Tea Infuser With Lid, Stainless Steel

Stainless steel filter. Lid acts as a trivet for the used filter.

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Bodum Osiris Stovetop Teakettle

Heats water up to 50% faster than traditional kettles. 2 quart capacity. Stay-cool safety handle. Designed for Museum of Modern Art shop.

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Amazon Price: $69.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials 2-Quart Porcelain-on-Steel Tea Kettle, Black

2 quart. Comes in many colors or stainless steel. Whistling. Fast, even heating, Exterior resists stains and cleans easily.
Soft silicone rubber on handle provides stay-cool grip; hand wash only Measures 7 by 8 by 9 inches; limited lifetime warranty

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Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Oxo Good Grips Pick Me Up Tea Kettle, Red

1.8 quart. Spout opens when Kettle is lifted. Soft, heat-resistant, non-slip handle Durable enamel-on-steel finish.

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Amazon Price: $33.50 (as of 07/13/2009)

Copco 2-Quart Bella Enamel-on-Steel tea kettle, white

2 quarts. Stainless steel lid with lid knob. Heat resistant handle and lid lift. Comfortable handle. Porcelain enamel on steel finish with 18/10 stainless steel lid.

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Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Copco Ariel 2-1/2-Quart Enamel on Steel Teakettle, Red

2.5 quart. Heat-resistant phenolic handle and lid lift. One side bar mechanism lifts whistle for safe and easy pouring. Wide base for rapid boiling. Distinctive handle design provides a comfortable grip.

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Kamenstein NovelTeas Whistling Cat Tea Kettle

$24.99. Holds 2.5 quarts or 2.37 liters. Made of porcelain enamel-on-steel body. See module below ("Cute Stuff") for this teapot with matching cups.

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Pfaltzgraff Napoli Whistling Tea Kettle

2-1/2-quart. Whistling harmonic hum announces that the water is hot. Durable enameled steel is sturdy. Safe for the microwave, oven, freezer, and dishwasher.

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Revere 2-1/3-Quart Whistling Tea Kettle

Kettles come in 6-cup, 2 1/3-quart, and 3 ½-quart sizes.

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Amazon Price: $22.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Le Creuset 1-3/5-Quart Zen Teakettle, Red

Unique, locking handles make lifting and pouring easy. Phenolic knobs and hanldes are heat resistant to allow for safer use. Wide lid area allows for easy cleaning. Classic design. Enamel exterior easy to clean.

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Amazon Price: $59.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Mikasa Classico Satin Iced Tea Spoons, Set of 4

Set of four. Made of 18/8 stainless steel. Mirror-finish, with satin-finish insets in handles. Never needs polishing. 8 inches long. Dishwasher-safe.

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Stainless Steel Perfect Tea Scoop - Holds 1 tsp, 1 pc., (Frontier)

$3.95. Designed to hold exactly the right amount of tea leaves for a perfect cup of tea, the RSVP Scoop is made with 18/10 stainless steel. 5 inches long.

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Amazon Price: $3.49 (as of 07/13/2009)

Stainless Steel Tea Scoop & Clip Standard Measure

$6.95. Neato! Has built-in clip!

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Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Bodum 5410-01USA Mini Ibis 27-Ounce Electric Water Kettle

$19.99. Comes in larger version too. In white, black or blue. Boils up to 27 fluid ounces (about 5 cups) of water in approximately 4 minutes.

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Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Breville SK500XL Ikon Stainless-Steel Electric Kettle

1500-watt electric kettle rapidly boils up to 1-4/5 quarts of water. Housed in premium brushed stainless steel. Cushion-controlled lid. Easy "on/off" switch, "ready" bell, auto shut-off, boil-dry protection. Multi-directional base with cord storage; soft-grip handle for comfort.

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Amazon Price: $69.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Presto 02703 Electric Tea Kettle

Built-in whistle signals when water is boiling. Boils a quart of water even faster than a microwave. Large no-drip spout makes filling and pouring easy. Flip-up stainless steel lid directs steam away from hands while pouring Shuts off for safety if boils dry.

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Amazon Price: $22.93 (as of 07/13/2009)

Oneida Sweets Mugs, Set of 4 in a Hat Box

The French look is here! Made by Oneida. Can also buy matching dessert plates (see below). Set of 4 in a Hat Box. Stoneware. Dishwasher and Microwave Safe.

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Sakura Sweets Dessert Plates, Set of 4 in a Hat Box

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Tea Cozy-

$14.95. From Plow and Hearth. Sized to fit standard pots. Imported. Size 14" x 10-1/2"

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Sunbeam HTM5 Tea Drop 850-Watt Hot-Tea Maker, Black

28 oz. Comes in black or white. All-in-one 850-watt tea maker for heating, steeping, and serving hot tea. Variable steeping control; keep-warm function. Accommodates bagged and loose tea; removable tea basket. Stylish glass teapot with generous handle and drip-free spout.

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Amazon Price: $46.67 (as of 07/13/2009)

SINGLE SERVE POD C/M

$24.67. Brews with pods or ground coffee Pod holder fits all coffee & tea pods - even 2 pods at once. Permanent filter included. Dishwasher safe removable parts. On indicator light and automatic shutoff.

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Melitta MES2B One:One Single Serve Coffeemaker, Black

$37.99. Comes in 5 colors. Tea pods available. 28-ounce metered tank for up to 5 consecutive servings without refilling.

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Mr. Coffee TM3-2 3-Quart Ice Tea Maker

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Amazon Price: $19.50 (as of 07/13/2009)

Hamilton Beach 40911 2-Quart Electric Iced Tea Maker

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Amazon Price: $29.06 (as of 07/13/2009)

Bodum Ceylon 51-Ounce Ice Tea Maker with Filter

I own this and it works great. Make iced tea the old fashioned way!

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Amazon Price: $19.89 (as of 07/13/2009)

swissgold® Ice Tea Maker, Orange

24 Karat gold-plated foil filter is neutral and won't alter the taste. Precisely defined openings hold back unwanted residue while letting the flavor carriers through. Smooth gold-plated foil is easy to clean, dishwasher safe.

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Amazon Price: $23.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Oval Airtight Canister - 24 Oz Capacity (1/4 Loose Tea or 1/2 Lb Whole Bean Coffee) White

$19.99. 14 colors available! Oval Canister with Airtight Seal and Gasket.
24 oz capacity.

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Tea Canister - Blazer Red by Danesco

$25.00. Comes in blue too. Ceramic with glaze.

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Typhoon Vintage Kitchen Tea Caddy, Green

Comes in white and off-white too. Air tight rubber seal keeps contents really fresh and full of flavor. Stylish chrome trim.

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Chinese Tea Box - Hand etched calligraphy on glazed porcelain, matte finish

$19.00. Chinese characters painstakingly hand carved into porcelain. Matte black glaze.
Size: 7"H x 5"W
Old chinese style tea box. Made in China

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for Mom Mother - 6" Porcelain Tea Jar w/ Lucky Symbols Decoration - Fuchsia

$19.33. Measures 8in Tall x 5in diameter. Beautfully glazed Chinese Porcelain lidded tea jar. Lovely plum-colored Glaze w/ Arabesque and Floral Decoration.

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Polder 898-95 Clock, Timer and Stopwatch, Black

$15. Wear it around your neck!

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Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 07/13/2009)

Taylor Digital Minute/Second Timer

Precise timing makes for better tea!

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Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

Polder Digital Timer with Vibrating, Audible, and Illuminated Alarm

Has vibration, sound, and light alarms; can work together or independently. Comes with two AAA batteries.

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Component Design TMX2 Dual Purpose Digital Timer

100 minutes by seconds/minutes and 20 hours by minutes/hours. Last count recall. Counts up or down.
Big display.
Loud alarm

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The New Tea Companion: A Guide to Teas Throughout the World

by: Jane Pettigrew, Bruce Richardson

Beautifully illustrated, this classic book gives detailed information and brewing instructions for over 80 teas. Chapters on the newest information about tea and health, tea production, tea blending and tea hospitality. A valuable up-to-date addition to libraries of both tea novices and professionals. If you have ever wondered about the time and temperature to brew your teas - white, green, black, or oolong - this is the book for you.

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The Tea Companion (Connoisseur's Guides)

by: Jane Pettigrew

Comprehensive guide to understanding, purchasing, and serving the world's finest teas is beautifully illustrated with photographs of a variety of tea leaves, as well as their countries of origin. Learn how to store tea, brew it properly, and appreciate the many nuances.

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Amazon Price: $14.21 (as of 07/13/2009)

Tea Basics: A Quick and Easy Guide

by: Wendy Rasmussen, Ric Rhinehart

In this concise and accessible guide, you'll get an introduction to the fundamentals of fine tea. The authors--industry insiders--demystify the world of tea, giving insights into tea's botanical origins and history, as well as its varieties, processing, and grading.

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Amazon Price: $18.85 (as of 07/13/2009)

The Book of Tea

by: Kakuzo Okakura

Want to learn about the Japanese Tea Ceremony? The Book of Tea is something of a curiosity. Written in English by a Japanese scholar (and issued here in bilingual form), it was first published in 1906. Around its account of the ceremony, The Book of Tea folds an explication of the philosophy, first Taoist, later Zen Buddhist, that informs its oblique celebration of simplicity and directness--what Okakura calls, in a telling phrase, "moral geometry."

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Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/13/2009)

The New Tea Book: A Guide to Black, Green, Herbal, and Chai Tea

by: Sara Perry

120 pp. Not a heavy-duty informative book, but you can discover the wide variety of teas that are available and their myriad health benefits, as well as over 50 recipes for cooking with tea: beverages, savories, and delectable sweets. Go on a visual journey exploring the riches of black, green, oolong, and herbal teas, from the fragrant, full-bodied Assam to the spirited and spicy Yunnan.

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Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/13/2009)

The Green Tea User's Manual

by: Helen Gustafson

111 pgs. By Helen Gustafson, tea buyer for Alice Waters' famous Chez Panisse restaurant. Short though this book may be, it thoroughly covers a subject not well understood in America: the uniqueness of green tea and its distinction from quotidian black tea. Gustafson has researched the best methods for bringing out green tea's essences, and she recommends a lower water temperature than commonly used for brewing black tea. Moreover, she notes that different green teas require different brewing methods. She also offers advice on teapot selection. Gustafson catalogs some of the best teas available, and she is not so snobbish as to completely shun the oft-despised tea bag.

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Green Tea: 50 Hot Drinks, Cool Quenchers, and Sweet and Savory Treats

by: Mary Lou Heiss

With beautiful color photos throughout, and 50 delicious recipes for hot and cold teas, smoothies and cocktails, and even savory and sweet foods, this is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys green tea.

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Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 07/13/2009)

The Book of Green Tea

by: Diana Rosen

160 pgs. Everything you ever wanted to know about green tea! This fun and informative book explains every aspect of green tea: where it grows, how it's processed, its history and lore, how to drink and cook with it, and how to use it for beauty and health purposes.

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The Green Tea Book: China's Fountain of Youth

by: Lester A. Mitscher, Victoria Dolby

Since its first recorded use 4,000 years ago, people have been drinking green tea for its health-preserving and revitalizing power. This book explores the health claims. Using scientific research, it examines each benefit, from the prevention of cancer and heart disease to simulating mental clarity and reducing cholesterol levels. Polyphenols, naturally occurring compounds found in green tea, supplement the body's antioxidant levels and are the primary mechanism by which green tea prevents the formation of cancer. In addition to the health benefits, Mitscher and Dolby present the history of green tea as well as guidelines for choosing, brewing, and storage. A complete guide to green tea and will help you understand why it works and how you can use it for both its health-promoting qualities and its great taste.

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Green Tea

by: Nadine Taylor

179 pgs. No photos, but lots of information for a small price. Subtitle is: The Natural Secret to a Healthier Life.

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Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Cooking with Tea

by: Robert Wemischner, Diana Rosen

$35.00. 146 pages with a photo of each recipe. From a customer review: "This book is great for the newcomer or the experienced tea lover, the professional and not-so-professional cook. With beautiful pictures and recipes like Smoked Chicken Salad with Tea Vinaigrette, Tea Cured Salmon, (my favorite) Spring Rolls with Thai Tea Sauce, Tea Smoked Chicken, Earl Grey Truffles and Chai Ice Cream to whet the appetite, how could you go wrong?"

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Cooking with Green Tea: Delicious dishes enhanced by the miraculous healing powers of green tea

by: Ying Chang Compestine

$11.53. From a customer review: "I've been a fan of green tea for a long time, but I had no idea what a difference it can make in cooking! These recipes are simple, and there's a lot of variety -- everything from sauces and appetizers to entrees and desserts. The ones I've tried so far have worked out great. "

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Amazon Price: $12.71 (as of 07/13/2009)

Taking Time for Tea: 15 Seasonal Tea Parties to Soothe the Soul and Celebrate the Spirit

by: Diana Rosen

$12.37. 80 pp. With Diana Rosen as your guide, you'll discover the perfect tea for every occasion. From a quiet fall morning at home over a cup of Irish Breakfast tea to toasting the soon-to-be-newlyweds with a cup of Darjeeling at a summer engagement party, Rosen offers inspiring suggestions for how to set the scene, including a menu, decorations, and even a fitting blessing, meditation, or activity.

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The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea

by: Helen Simpson

$11.20. This book captures the essence of this traditional British occasion and provides the reader with all the Ritz expertize in the ceremony as well as over 50 recipes, illustrated with passages from Dickens to Oscar Wilde and charming drawings.

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Amazon Price: $12.60 (as of 07/13/2009)

Having Tea: Recipes & Table Settings

by: Tricia Foley, Catherine Calvert

$15.30. Includes a range of stunning locations with recipes, menus, table settings, and serving ideas for tea. There are formal and elegant teas that ring in the winter holidays with rich dark fruitcake, shortbread, brandy snaps, and sherried English trifle; a tea for one in the study with spicy ginger Bundt cake and a plate of cookies; and tea for two in a loft, with slow-scrambled eggs, cornmeal muffins and apple butter, and panfried tomatoes sprinkled with fresh tarragon. Each menu provides suggestions for the ideal tea to suit the meal.

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Amazon Price: $15.30 (as of 07/13/2009)

The Book of Afternoon Tea (Book of...)

by: Lesley Mackley

$9.96. From a customer review: "It starts with a brief introduction into the basics of traditional afternoon tea, and then presents recipe suggestions for all major types of tea snacks, from sandwiches and savories to cookies and preserves. Special chapters are dedicated to scones, muffins, yeast breads, quick breads, cakes and pastries. The book ends with a small section on afternoon drinks and a few suggestions for afternoon snack platters. Classics such as assorted sandwiches, shortcakes, muffins and meringues, apple butter, chocolate brownies, chocolate marble cake, Dundee cake, Florentines, lemon curd, Linzer hearts, mini quiches, lemonade, scones, smoked salmon croutes and spiced tea appear next to unique recipes such as coconut and cherry cake, crab and ginger triangles, grapefruit barley water, lemon and currant brioches, lemon mousse gateau, raspberry eclairs and rose petal jam. "

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Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 07/13/2009)

Tea with Friends

by: Elizabeth Knight

$10.91. From a customer review: This book "is a terrific resource for those who need specific ideas for year round tea parties. Each chapter suggests one theme party for each month of the year. Within each chapter is background information on the theme, a section entitled "Setting The Scene" in which the author gives suggestions on what service and accessories you could use, as well as ideas for centerpieces and music. "

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Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/13/2009)

Tea: Addiction, Exploitation, and Empire

by: Roy Moxham

FOCUS: Britain and China. Tells the story of how Britain's thirst for tea meshed with its thirst for empire, with devastating repercussions throughout the world. He points out that after tea first came to England from China in the 1700s, it was in great demand but heavily taxed, which led to an increase in smuggling and eventually played a role in England's loss of the American colonies. He then shows that as tea consumption rose, the East India Company paid for Chinese tea with Indian opium, with consequences that resonate in China to the present day. Then, in the mid-1880s, the East India Company began growing tea in India, which culminated in the importation of slave labor from China, Malaya and Bengal. A frightening tale, well and relevantly told in a manner that may invite comparison with America's present appetite for oil.

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The Empire Of Tea

by: Alan Macfarlane, Iris MacFarlane, The Overlook Press

FOCUS: The World. From the fourth century B.C. in China, where tea was used as an aid in Buddhist meditation, to the Boston Tea Party in 1773, when its destruction became a rousing symbol of the American Revolution, to its present-day role as the single most consumed beverage on the planet, The Empire of Tea explores the effects of the humble Camelia plant-both tragic and liberating-in the history of civilization. Alan MacFarlane explains, among other things, how tea became the world's most prevalent addiction, its use as an instrument of imperial control, and how the cultivation of tea led to the invention of machines and technology during the industrial revolution.

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Tea at the Blue Lantern Inn: A Social History of the Tea Room Craze in America

by: Jan Whitaker

FOCUS: USA. Sparked by the rise of the automobile, the advent of Prohibition, the rumblings of the suffragist movement, and general American inventiveness, women across America started what would become the tea room craze. From small owns to big cities, from the fringes of the bohemian scene in Greenwich Village to the high-society salons of the grand hotels, tea rooms were everywhere, offering a way for women to express their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. This is the colorful story of a cultural institution that survivesand even thrives today.

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The Book of Tea: The Classic Work on the Japanese Tea Ceremony and the Value of Beauty

by: Kakuzo Okakura

Want to learn about the Japanese Tea Ceremony? The Book of Tea is something of a curiosity. Written in English by a Japanese scholar (and issued here in bilingual form), it was first published in 1906. Around its account of the ceremony, The Book of Tea folds an explication of the philosophy, first Taoist, later Zen Buddhist, that informs its oblique celebration of simplicity and directness--what Okakura calls, in a telling phrase, "moral geometry."

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The Tea Ceremony

by: Seno Tanaka, Sendo Tanaka, Edwin O. Reischauer

Written by contemporary tea masters, The Tea Ceremony takes a clear and comprehensive look at the sources and inspiration of this ancient discipline. The authors trace the practice from its earliest origins to the present day, considering in detail the individuals who helped it evolve. They discuss all the elements of the ceremony-including art, architecture, incense, flowers, and the influence of Zen-and show how readily the study of tea can serve as a spiritual path to greater insight and calm.

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Amazon Price: $19.80 (as of 07/13/2009)

The Way of Tea: The Sublime Art of Oriental Tea Drinking

by: Km Chuen Lam, Kai Sin Lam

a journey back in time to the origins of tea cultivation and Oriental tea ceremonies. It is also a book of advice, describing how to get full pleasure and benefit from tea today. The ways in which we store tealeaves, then prepare and serve this exquisite brew, influence tea's properties and affect its taste and aroma. Master Lam Km Chuen and his wife Kai Sin offer expert guidance on the essentials of the tea serving art.

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Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/13/2009)

500 Teapots: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design

416 pp. It's a fabulous source book with 500 of the most creative teapots ever. From handbuilt to wheel-thrown, functional to sculptural, traditional to funky, there's a bit of everything in this artistic celebration. Some find inspiration in classic Asian designs. Others take a figurative approach. Still more look to the natural world. Browse through a variety of surface treatments, from intricate carved forms to narrative painted patterns.

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Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 07/13/2009)

The Teapot Book

by: Steve Woodhead

218 pp. From a customer review: "As a potter who make lots of teapots, I bought The Teapot Book and read it with great interest. The tips, illustrations and photos are a great help to me in improving the skills needed to make teapots. This book should be an inspiration to any potter aspiring to make excellent teapots. It will also be of interest to all potters and collectors as well. The book has diagrams, and beautiful full color photos of a teapot being assembled. There are contributions of glazes and tips by various European and American potters."

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Amazon Price: $40.97 (as of 07/13/2009)

Instant Expert: Collecting Teapots

by: Leah Rousmaniere

$7.24. 176 pp. Answers these questions: What is the difference between a teapot and a kettle? What kind of teapot is used in a Japanese tea ceremony? What distinguishes a craft teapot from a manufactured teapot?What is the difference between pottery, stoneware, and porcelain? This one-of-a-kind resource on the history of tea and teapots also includes online resources, museums, books, magazines and newsletters, tea and teapot emporia, clubs, societies, and associations.

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Teapots: Makers & Collectors

by: Dona Z. Meilach

From a customer review: It "covers all the new teapots from whimsical and non-functional works of art to practical and collectible teapots. Much more than a price guide alone, however, it packs in hundreds of full-page color photos and discussions of unique designs, materials, crafts. Artists in 14 countries are represented in a review which produces both a history and a guide for contemporary collectors. "

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Amazon Price: $37.96 (as of 07/13/2009)