The hot list: Classy cuppas

Whether you’re starting your day or having friends round for a natter, serve up the perfect cup of tea with these pretty pots.

1 Chatty chai

• Bloomingville teapot, Dh225, S*uce Gifts, Al Wasl Square, Dubai

2 Blooming lovely

Crafted from fine bone china, this William Kilburn Range teapot is covered in a pretty floral pattern and comes with a matching plate and mug.

• Ocean Fantasy Teapot, Dh199, Indigo Living, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

3 A palatial pot

In addition to exquisite tea blends, TWG Tea offers a lavish range of tea-related accessories, such as this Grand Summer Palace pot, which has a colourful hand-painted exterior complete with 22-carat gold accents.

• Grand Summer Palace teapot, Dh3,550, www.twgtea.com

4 Spot the difference

We love the jaunty red-and-white-polka-dot design of the Globe teapot by London Pottery. The pot has a capacity of four cups and promises zero-drip pouring action.

• Globe teapot, Dh119, Virgin Megastores across the UAE

5 Shaping up nicely

If traditional shapes aren’t your thing, try the Pin-Chu Coffee and Tea Set by the Taiwanese company Geway. The stackable, three-piece, silicone-and-ceramic set can be used to hold tea, milk and sugar.

• Pin-Chu Coffee and Tea Set, Dh144, www.wamli.com