I just received this teapot and it’s well balanced in the hand. I’m not sure if it’s clay or the texturing but I did notice that it doesn’t seem as hot to the touch as porcelain. The highlights on the edges enhance the form.

These cups ring like a bell! The quality and craftsmanship is evident. The evergreen needle motif is a nice change of pace. It demonstrates an appreciation for the elegance of simplicity. I also liked the choice not to use cobalt blue to paint the accents.

This item is made of plastic and right out of the box it carried a static charge that made the sand stick to the side. I noticed another reviewer noted it was off by 4 seconds. Mine was off by 2-3 with sand stuck in the top but it’s close enough for brewing tea.