How do you serve your tea? Do you simply brew a cup? Or do you serve it from a teapot? Whether it is for two people or six, teapots have been around for centuries. They enhance the enjoyment of tea and turn the act of brewing into an art. The history of teapot design is a fascinating journey through time, spanning centuries and continents, as it reflects the cultural influences, technological advancements and design trends that have shaped teapot design. So, whatever your ritual is of making tea, swirling water in your granny’s favorite pot or using one of the new elegant glass teapots, put the kettle on, put your feet up and enjoy a nice cup of tea. As the ancient Chinese proverb goes, “A day without tea is a day without joy.” Tea and cookies, of course, will be served.