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Cameron B. reviewed Stump Teapot by Forlife

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I have three of these (red, green, and turquoise), and they’re fantastic as an everyday teapot! I use them at home and at work. The design is very simple, but comes in several cute colors.

The lid is attached with a hinge, which is very nice for pouring without having to worry about the lid sliding off. The handle is a nice shape and size, with a flat portion on the top side which is perfect for your thumb when carrying. The spout pours well.

It’s also very easy to clean. It is dishwasher safe, but I never put any teaware in the dishwasher. Even the spout is fairly easy to clean.

The teapot comes with a removable infuser basket. I can’t comment on it because I always use my Finum brew baskets instead.

Overall, this is a great small teapot that is a good balance of aesthetics and usability. ❤

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Kawaii433
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I just bought the smaller model (13 oz) from Kusmi, and unfortunately, it didn’t come with a basket but it’s adorable and so easy to work with/clean. I love it!

Cameron B.
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These little teapots are delightful! That’s interesting that the 13 oz. version doesn’t come with a basket…

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Kawaii433
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I just bought the smaller model (13 oz) from Kusmi, and unfortunately, it didn’t come with a basket but it’s adorable and so easy to work with/clean. I love it!

Cameron B.
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These little teapots are delightful! That’s interesting that the 13 oz. version doesn’t come with a basket…

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Hi, I’m Cameron!

I’m a 30-something software engineer currently living in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two pugs, Gobo and Ume. I tend to cycle between my different hobbies, and they include piano, knitting, video games, board games, miniature painting, planners, bento, Korean skincare, and – of course – TEA! But really, what I’m best at is “collecting” hobby-related things… ;)

~ 2024 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- December sipdowns: 1
- Total 2024 sipdowns: 157

I prefer my tea lukewarm or at room temperature and without milk or sugar. I steep Western style, and fluctuate between using big mugs or small teapots depending on the season.

I am always up for a swap! Just let me know if you’d like to try something in my cupboard.

Tea Preferences:
I enjoy both flavored and unflavored teas in many forms. These days, I drink mostly flavored teas, and I tend to gravitate most toward black, green, oolong, and herbal varieties. I do have a special fondness for straight Japanese green teas, however.

I do not sweeten my teas, and pre-sweetened teas are usually too sweet for me. I also do not enjoy stevia (or monkfruit, etc.).

I tend to reach for fruitier flavors rather than desserty ones these days, but I do have favorites from both categories. Willing to try anything once! There are a few ingredients/flavors that aren’t generally my jam, such as coconut, rose, lavender, and chocolate flavoring. But I also have teas that I love with some of those things, too! :)

Favorite Companies:
3 Leaf
Bird & Blend
Dammann Frères
Harney & Sons
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms
Lupicia
Old Barrel Tea Co
Simpson & Vail
Taiwan Tea Crafts
TeaVivre

Tea Rating Scale:
90-100: Outstanding! Permanent cupboard resident
80-89: Great – a possible staple
70-79: Good, but I wouldn’t buy it
60-69: It’s decent
50-59: Meh… I may or may not have finished the cup
40-49: Ick. Couldn’t finish it.
00-39: Repulsive, I spat it out

I will sometimes refrain from rating a tea if I feel I’m too biased due to my personal dislikes, or if I suspect the sample has been compromised by age or scent contamination.

Cupboard Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZEuKf1-ppR-VXajO4vV39zU1N3zjFJteEPAynqD2yl0/edit?usp=sharing