Tea tastes richer when it can fully and freely unfurl all its aromas and active ingredients. For this to happen, tea leaves, flowers, and herbs must “float freely,” as we’ve mentioned elsewhere. No vessel does this better than a teapot like this one, which takes the form of a wide hemisphere. Thus, form follows function and the material meets the requirements, as the well-designed glass insert is made of borosilicate glass—the heat-resistant laboratory glass.

Distinctly Bodum: The design of the frame, complete with a matching stainless steel lid and an ergonomic walnut handle, identifies this teapot as part of the lineup from the traditional Danish-Swiss brand. The generously sized tea strainer is also made of stainless steel and, thanks to its three small feet, can be easily set upright to drain (you’re sure to find a matching coaster in your kitchen cabinet).