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Brown Betty Teapots
Brown Betty Teapots are still made in Stoke-on Trent, formed from clay which comes from the same area where Elder Brothers found clay in 1695. The method of producing was 'Jolleying' but over the years it is now modified to slip casting which gives the pot an even thickness and a smooth finish both inside and out.
Generations of Englishmen have proved that the Brown Betty, as these Red Ware teapots are affectionately known, make the best pot of tea in the world. The shape of the pot causes the tea to be gently swirled around as the boiling water is added. The Red Terracotta Clay with its Rockingham Glaze, holds the heat better and gives the perfect cup of tea.
Please note that the quality of Brown Bettys has become extremely variable in the last year. Crazing has occurred with more frequency and sooner than with prior productions. We have inspected all of the teapots that we ship out but additional crazing will not show up until the teapot is actually used. To deal with the problem we will offer a one time single replacement for a teapot that fails in the first 30 days you have it. You will need to let us know it has failed and to then send it back to us. A new teapot will be sent out at no charge but you will be responsible for the shipping costs in returning your original purchase.
We regret this as much as you do but the company making them is apparently changing something in their production that is resulting in this crazing problem and we have absolutely no control over it. This issue is true for all vendors selling Brown Bettys as they are all bought from the single manufacturer so if they say otherwise they are perhaps unaware of the problem or they are choosing to ignore it. The problem has affected only a very small portion of the brown bettys we sell but it is there.
We would rather be upfront about it so that you can make informed decisions about what you are buying.
Update May 2008
The company making them has modified their production and hopes they have taken care of the problems they were having. New pieces will be available in July-Aug. at which time we will purchase a selection and run our own tests on them. When we are sure they are truly better we will then offer the complete range for sale again.
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A scaled down version this two cup Brown Betty may be what you are looking for.
Teapot holds 16 ounces
Please note replacement policy outlined above before purchasing
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Brown Betty Teapot Eight Cup | $36.00
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Large size 8 cup holds 64 ounces
Please note replacement policy outlined above before purchasing
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