Simple, graceful, easy tea pot to use.
581215
Used for the first time tonight! I pre heated the pot with boiling water,  added white ginger pear  (Teavana) tea leaves, more  hot water and patiently waited! I have a wonderful silver tea strainer that is so much fun to use, and then I played 'mother'! I am always happy when preparing tea and serving others. The ritual of gathering the tea supplies, deciding what tea to serve (myself and/or guests) and anticipating  that first sip is quite wonderful. I find joy in the whole process and rarely tire of it.
BUT back to this lovely teapot- it kept the tea hot for about  hour, with no tea warmer, and was easy to clean. I love the catch on the lid so it does not fall off when I pour.
English tea store gives us great tea pots in all sizes for a decent price. I do love my black tea pot!
2184209
So easy to use and clean, and I especially like the little holder so I can make multiple cups of tea with the same leaves. This would be a great gift for those tea lovers.
4304281
I bought this for my Mom and she loves it. She makes tea almost every day. It's simple to use and easy to clean.
2243884
The SWEET LEAF TEA INFUSER is practical, functional, and attractive. I've used the tea infuser three times since I received it. I've only used it with Jasmine loose leaf tea (I'll review this later). I've been very pleased with the results so far.

The color and shape are cute and make it a little more fun for brewing my tea. My teenage daughter thought it was "cool." The principle of using it is very sensible. The top rubber "leaf" is pinched and removed from the metal infuser part. It is truly very simple. I scoop the tea directly from the bag and fill it up just to brim of infuser.

I boil my hot water. For Jasmine, I don't let the water come to a complete boil. I place the infuser in the cup and pour the water to the brim of the cup. For Jasmine, I let it steep for five minutes.

I remove the infuser and place it back in the little "leaf pod."

After the tea cools. I open it the same way again. Shake the leaves into my compost bowl. and rinse the infuser under the running water.

I used right out of the package. I just rinsed it. No funky smell.

There is some seepage, but I've always had some little escapes with every infuser. Even my big ones in my tea pot.. As you can see from the photo, they aren't that big.

I'm very pleased. I leave it sitting in my hot beverage center (that's what we call it at our house), out in the open.

I have every intention of buying other products from this company.

Melissa
1842005
This teakettle has clean lines and looks substantial but minimalist on the stove, which is why I liked it.  I liked it much better upon use - making it a pleasure to use each morning.

What I love best about it is the whistle, which makes a low but penetrating hum that begins before a boil and progresses to a dogged rattle sound at boiling temp.  The humming at pre-boil is an unusual, attention-grabbing tone that travels across several rooms yet is not disturbing to hear at close range.  This seems very intentional in it's design and a quality I am thankful for whenever I use it.

The kettle is of good construction in the body and handle.  The lid is double-walled and insulated so it can be removed without mitts even after heating.

One potential weakness is the plastic finger plunger mechanism that raises the whistle from the spout - mine broke when I shipped it across the planet; maybe this was my oversight in packing procedure, but it may need to be treated gently. (I plan to purchase another soon as these were extenuating circumstances that do not detract from my enthusiasm for this product.)
2711977
Beautiful teapot to look at and use. I especially like the large diffuser - so much easier to use and clean than the typical mesh "tea ball". The wooden trivet is a bonus. Artistic and fragile looking the teapot handles boiling water with ease. I had a similar teapot for years until it was broken during a move. I anticipate enjoying this Zen product for a long time.
1061907
Delivered as presented.  Nice size for a cup of tea,  no fuss use and cleanup
1368919
We keep this pot on the counter to instantly make tea, soup, scald dishes, etc.  Fill it in the a.m. and let it work all day.  The smaller size might have been enough for the two of us, but this unit isn't too big to sit on the counter.  It's good to be able to tell just how much water is left, and to choose a temp. that suits you.  We generally use the lower temp & it's fine for good tea.  There's no steam leakage, and the pot itself isn't hot outside.  The cord is short, and magnetically attached, so if the unit is moved much, it disconnects -- Good for safety, as the unit is never far from the wall so doesn't tempt children.  However, it can be irritating if you don't realize you've disconnected it by moving to clean the counter.  The unit is heavy enough not to tip over if a child pushes it, another safety feature.  It would be nice to have a spout to make it easier to dump water -- another reason to opt for the smaller, lighter unit.
3817057
I wanted an affordable tea option when my Teavana Tea Mug broke. So I went for this infuser. It was cute without being ridiculous in price. I got it home and went to work making tea, and it did exactly what I wanted it to do. It is just the right size, I had no loose leaves falling into the cup, it cleans well, and I love the little tea pot (even if it isn't super high quality). I use this all the time.
4031935
This is a really nice tea pot . I love the tea cozy . Easy to use and clean up .
4411628
I bought this teapot as a gift for my mom for Christmas. The tea ball infuser is built into the teapot so it makes it easy to use. Just let the tea brew and pour into your cup:)
1102970
This is a perfect tea pot for real loose tea lovers and while small it makes 2 cups of tea, just right for the afternoon oolong.  It is quite delicate and to me is not a kettle (so should never be put on the hot plate to boil water) so we use it by warming it first with boiling water then filling it with freshly boiled water.  It is well made and we have been using ours daily for 2 months already with no issues.  It does not drip, the lid fits snugly and you do not waste tea leaves even when making one cup as the leaf container is very deep.  I love this tea pot and would recommend it to others.
2767884
It's a great deal, I love this kettle. Easy to use, elegant. No unnecessary features.
3229893
What a beautiful piece to add to the kitchen.  Just right for only needing 1-2 cups of tea a day.
1663967
My friend sent this little pot to me as a gift.  My old pot bit the dust after a few years.  This tea pot had a hard act to follow.  I have been extremely pleased!  I like the little extra bell/whistle that that lets me drink tea at moderately hot temperatures, or I can have my coffee very hot (as I like), within a very short time.  (Yes, I love instant coffees).  One reviewer mentioned that he/she had trouble with rusting after two weeks.  I have absolutely no signs of anything like that and do not feel this will be a problem.  The top will open/close with a touch of a recessed button on the handle.  Another mention was made that the instructions say we should unplug when not in use.  I think almost all electronics might tell us to do that when not in use.  I, however, have never unplugged mine when not in use.  If it makes you feel more safe to do that, then probably a good practice.  I think the pot has a nice sleek, up-to-date look which is nice.  The price is not bad, and you can expect to keep it for years.  I think you would be very pleased with the purchase of this hot pot.
1589231
I love this teapot.  It's tiny and made for repeated steepings so don't expect to serve more than one person at a time from it.  However, it is just lovely.  Well made, has a very nice feel to it as you hold it in your hand, and it seems like it is as much a work of art as it is a utilitarian piece of kithcenware.  If you like steeping tea repeatedly to bring out the nuances of the leaves, this is perfect for the gong fu style of tea preparation.  However, you don't have to be a tea maven to use this little gem.  It would also be perfect to steep a mug's worth of tea using your favorite teabag.  One caution though, the pottery that this pot is made from has a "memory."  So if you steep mostly oolongs and then suddenly decide to go the chai route, your next pot of oolong is going to taste a little off.  Most tea folks really like to keep a pot like this for a particular type of tea and not cross types.
3099865
It is easy to hold in my hand and use. Plus I love the spout beginning at the bottom of the pot and its small size; this makes it very easy to pour the water over small amounts of tea. Also, the pot looks really great in my kitchen - I keep it on top of my stainless steel gas cooking stove. I love the looks and the utility of its design.