Drift Teapot

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10 REASONS TO BUY THE DRIFT TEAPOT

As a nation, the British are famously obsessed with tea. Since the 17th century, the humble cuppa has been our comfort, the ultimate afternoon pick-me-up and social ice breaker. Once a luxury imported from China and enjoyed by the aristocracy, tea went on to fuel the Industrial Revolution. Today, we drink around 165 million cups of it a day.

Theres even a day devoted to it National Tea Day, which is celebrated annually on April 21st.


Drift teapot

AWARD-WINNING DRIFT TEAPOT

While the teabag has its place dipped into a mug, the ritual of tea brewed in our award-winning Drift teapot is hard to beat.

It keeps water hotter for longer, allowing the tea to properly brew, and gives tea leaves space to expand and release their flavour. Our iconic Drift teapot is crafted from the finest stainless steel; it has a host of hidden features to elevate your tea ritual – whether you’re settling down on the sofa for a quiet cuppa, or indulging in an elegant afternoon tea ceremony.

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Since 1955, we’ve crafted exquisite stainless-steel pieces for every room in the home.

From cutlery to cookware, kitchen knives to bathroom accessories, our timeless designs bring effortless style to everyday living. Meticulously designed for form and function, you can be sure whatever you choose is both beautiful and useful.

And wherever life takes them, our lifetime guarantee means your housewarming gift is made to move with them, wherever they call home.

Drift teapot

AWARD-WINNING DRIFT TEAPOT

While the teabag has its place dipped into a mug, the ritual of tea brewed in our award-winning Drift teapot is hard to beat.

It keeps water hotter for longer, allowing the tea to properly brew, and gives tea leaves space to expand and release their flavour. Our iconic Drift teapot is crafted from the finest stainless steel; it has a host of hidden features to elevate your tea ritual – whether you’re settling down on the sofa for a quiet cuppa, or indulging in an elegant afternoon tea ceremony.

Drift teapot

You can learn more about the ritual of afternoon tea here:

DESIGN INSPIRATION

Kit deBretton Gordon, Head of Creative, created the Drift teapot in the studio where Robert Welch started his design business in 1955. She studied Robert’s sketches and models in the company archives, including the iconic Sixties ‘Aladdin’s Lamp’ teapot design, Alveston – still in use in homes today. Kit’s Drift teapot is inspired by the graceful, organic curves found in nature, and her sketches are embodied by continuous, flowing lines.

Drift teapot
Drift teapot

You can learn more about the ritual of afternoon tea here:

You can learn more about the ritual of afternoon tea here:

DESIGN INSPIRATION

Kit deBretton Gordon, Head of Creative, created the Drift teapot in the studio where Robert Welch started his design business in 1955. She studied Robert’s sketches and models in the company archives, including the iconic Sixties ‘Aladdin’s Lamp’ teapot design, Alveston – still in use in homes today. Kit’s Drift teapot is inspired by the graceful, organic curves found in nature, and her sketches are embodied by continuous, flowing lines.

Drift teapot

Here’s why the Drift teapot is a must for tea lovers.

10 ways the Drift teapot transforms teatime

Non-drip spout guaranteed, for the perfect pour.

Dishwasher safe and easy to polish with a microfibre cloth.

Two sizes – 450ml and 900ml – are perfect for one, two or a crowd.

Internal grate keeps tea leaves contained in the pot, not in your cup.

Tea stays hot – over 70°C for up to 40 minutes.

Perfect partner to Drift milk jugs, sugar bowls, cake stands and more.

Secure, removable lid with an integrated, strap handle that casts a perfect heart-shaped reflection on the lid.

Rounded, sculptural shape, classic proportions, and fluid curves are designed to enhance the aesthetic of afternoon tea – yet conceal a multitude of highly functional elements.

Stay-cool, integrated handle – thanks to a small gap between handle and body, the secure handle stays cool enough to hold and pour the perfect cuppa.

Made from the finest mirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel, finished by hand, and guaranteed for 25 years.

Here’s why the Drift teapot is a must for tea lovers.

Here’s why the Drift teapot is a must for tea lovers.

Non-drip spout guaranteed, for the perfect pour.

Dishwasher safe and easy to polish with a microfibre cloth.

Two sizes – 450ml and 900ml – are perfect for one, two or a crowd.

Internal grate keeps tea leaves contained in the pot, not in your cup.

Tea stays hot – over 70°C for up to 40 minutes.

Perfect partner to Drift milk jugs, sugar bowls, cake stands and more.

Secure, removable lid with an integrated, strap handle that casts a perfect heart-shaped reflection on the lid.

Rounded, sculptural shape, classic proportions, and fluid curves are designed to enhance the aesthetic of afternoon tea – yet conceal a multitude of highly functional elements.

Stay-cool, integrated handle – thanks to a small gap between handle and body, the secure handle stays cool enough to hold and pour the perfect cuppa.

Made from the finest mirror-polished 18/10 stainless steel, finished by hand, and guaranteed for 25 years.

Read more about the ceremony of afternoon tea here: