InstaCuppa Stainless Steel Teapot 1.2 L with Removable 304 Infuser — 6 Cups, Double-Walled, Cool-Touch Handle

The InstaCuppa Stainless Steel Teapot is a 1.2 litre loose-leaf teapot with a removable 304 stainless steel mesh infuser. One brew fills six cups of about 200 ml. The double-walled body keeps tea hot for up to two hours, and the pot pours with the lid on and the infuser still in place.

Steel, not glass or ceramic

The InstaCuppa stainless steel teapot will not shatter and will not chip, which is the practical difference between a steel teapot and the glass or ceramic pots most households replace every year or two. Steel can dent under a hard knock, but it does not come apart, and strong tea does not stain it.

Brew once, pour for everyone

One brew fills six cups of roughly 200 ml — enough to serve a table without going back to brew a second time. The 1.2 litre double-walled body slows heat loss for up to two hours, so the second and third cups poured from the same teapot are still properly hot.

Loose-leaf tea, without the mess

The removable 304 mesh infuser gives whole tea leaves room to open, which is where loose-leaf tea beats a teabag. The basket lifts out by its wire pin handle when the tea has steeped far enough, and the teapot can also be poured with the basket left in and the lid closed.

How to use this teapot

Brewing in the InstaCuppa stainless steel teapot takes three steps: add loose tea leaves to the mesh basket, pour in hot water from a separate kettle, then steep and pour. Fill the pot at least two-thirds so the water covers the basket, because the infuser hangs from the rim rather than reaching the base.

1. Add tea leaves to the mesh basket.
2. Add hot water, poured in from your kettle.
3. Steep and pour — lid on, basket in.

This teapot is never heated. Boil the water separately and pour it in. The pot must not be placed on a gas flame, an induction hob or inside a microwave.

Specifications

The InstaCuppa stainless steel teapot measures 18 cm tall and 8.5 cm wide, weighs 740 g, and holds 1.2 litres. Both the body and the infuser basket are 304 stainless steel, the food-grade specification used for cookware and cutlery.

Frequently asked questions

Will this teapot break if I knock it over?

It will not shatter and it will not chip. That is the practical difference between steel and the glass or ceramic pots most people replace every year or two — steel can dent if you are unlucky, but it does not come apart. It is the reason most people move to a steel teapot in the first place.

Can I put it on a gas stove, an induction hob or in the microwave?

No. This is a brewing and serving teapot, not a kettle. Boil your water separately and pour it in. It must never be placed on a gas flame, an induction hob, an electric coil or inside a microwave — doing so will damage the pot and the cool-touch handle.

How much tea does it make?

1.2 litres, which is six cups of about 200 ml each — enough to serve a table without brewing twice. It is a serving pot rather than a single-cup brewer.

How long does it keep tea hot?

Up to about two hours. The body is double-walled stainless steel, which slows heat loss considerably compared with a single-wall pot. It is not a vacuum flask, so it will not hold heat all day, but the second and third cups are still properly hot.

Do I have to take the infuser out before pouring?

No. You can pour with the lid on and the infuser still in place — there is nothing to remove and nothing to hold. Lift the basket out by its wire pin handle whenever you want to stop the leaves steeping further.

How much water do I need for the infuser to work properly?

Fill the pot at least two-thirds full. The infuser basket hangs from the rim rather than reaching the base, so with only a small amount of water the leaves sit above the waterline and will not brew evenly. For a half-pot, fill to the point where the water clearly covers the basket.

What kind of tea can I use?

Any loose-leaf tea — black, green, oolong, white, herbal or a blooming tea. The mesh is fine enough to hold small leaf grades, and the basket is roomy enough for larger leaves to open properly, which is where loose leaf beats a teabag.

Will it rust or make the tea taste metallic?

No. Both the body and the infuser are 304 stainless steel, the food-grade specification used for cookware and cutlery. It does not rust in normal use and does not carry flavour between brews — unlike glass and ceramic, it also will not stain from strong tea.

How do I clean it?

Rinse it by hand under the tap and dry it. The wide mouth means you can reach the whole interior. Do not put it in the dishwasher: it is double-walled, and trapped water plus harsh detergent will dull the brushed finish over time.

InstaCuppa has been making tea and coffee essentials for Indian homes since 2016. This teapot is covered by a 1-year warranty.