Teapot that doesn't drip

[DragonPearl]

What is the best teapot that doesn't drip at all? I mean, like, NONE...nada...zilch...zip...zippo...not a drop. I seriously can't stand drips and wiping the side of the pot or lifting it up off the surface to find a wet ring.

It's gotta have some style too. When I was living in Greece (at least, if I recall the time frame correctly), I was served once with a spout that had a little hole in it. I don't think I've come across any since.

[tsverrir]

When making tea, everything in your surrounding area should be wet with tea. Makes it taste better

[acdidion]

This one says it doesn't drip, but I have never personally used it so I don't know.

http://www.teamerchants.com/buy/3/37/86 ... /5000.aspx

[wyardley]

Invest in some towels and get over it.

[MarshalN]

Get a gaiwan. Used properly, gaiwans don't drip

[10/6]

This never drips for me.

[toastedtoads]

This one says it doesn't drip, but I have never personally used it so I don't know.

http://www.teamerchants.com/buy/3/37/86 ... /5000.aspx

I would be wary of a teapot under $20...hell, under $30 that says it doesn't drip.

[teaguru]

I have a Henley Teapot, and it never drips. I've had it now for about 6 months and I don't have to worry about a mess at all! I have the tiny one at 400ml, which is perfect for the office. I'm considering getting a larger one for home because I love it so much.

It's a great little pot if you're into casual brewing, plus it's cute and modern.

[Space Samurai]

Well made Tokoname pots do not drip. None of mine drip.

[reincarnate]

If you're looking for a glass teapot, I have one from Trendglas, it has never dripped so far because the sprout has a dripless finish and its very nice to pour from as well, but kind of fragile pot to use every day

[Chip]

Well made Tokoname pots do not drip. None of mine drip.

In my case it must be operator error then.

[beachape]

Maybe get a gong fu style bamboo tea tray/table for your setup. That way if water drips, it goes through the holes and might not bother you as much.

[Intuit]

All of the English-style teapots that I have do not drip; some of my Asian pots do, however - they're the one's that I use for brewing green teas.

When the teapot spout is lower than the top of the pot (without lid), an overly full teapot may drip. I've read that spout elevation makes for less/no drip teapots. It is, on a crude level.

My Chantal serva-a-tea, a combination kettle and teapot, can be filled nearly to the top, and will not drip water from the spout when the pot is brought to boiling - and that's when just 30% tilt yields liquid from the spout. Pretty impressive design. Part of the secret lies in the qualities of the interior surface, and that effects surface tension of the water or tea infusion.

Teapot spout tip shape and internal surface texture plays an important role.

http://www.transportcafe.co.uk/tea_pots_dripping.html

Heh. Puts a new spin on the term, "Drag and Drop". :-O

[Beidao]

there are small metal things to put in the spout, makes the dripping close to none even in a pot that would otherwise drip

[EricE]

When I was living in Greece (at least, if I recall the time frame correctly), I was served once with a spout that had a little hole in it. I don't think I've come across any since.

I know exactly the kind you are talking about. Was on a cruise and the pot had a small groove on the bottom of the spout and a small hole. Capillary action would suck the drip down the groove and into the hole and back into the pot.

It was extremely slick and worked perfectly. Now I wish I had taken a picture of the bottom of the pot with the makers mark on it. Would love to find another one.