| Brown Betty Teapots |
These are the original hand made Brown Betty tea pots from Crown Clarence Works in England.** They have a
history that goes back to the end of the 17th century and are rumored to make the best "cuppa" in the world.
history that goes back to the end of the 17th century and are rumored to make the best "cuppa" in the world.
Choose from four sizes: 2-cup, 4-cup, 6-cup or 8-cup. We also offer the Cream &
Sugar set (3-piece set: creamer & sugar bowl with lid. See below.)
Note: Regarding teapot sizes - Please see the chart below which gives the
approximate pot dimensions. These teapots are hand made and dimensions vary
somewhat between pots. The most common reason given for exchanging a
Sugar set (3-piece set: creamer & sugar bowl with lid. See below.)
Note: Regarding teapot sizes - Please see the chart below which gives the
approximate pot dimensions. These teapots are hand made and dimensions vary
somewhat between pots. The most common reason given for exchanging a
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These Brown Rockingham glazed pots are still made in Staffordshire using red clay from Stoke-
on-Trent. Because these teapots are handmade, there may be some slight imperfections. (If you
have heard rumors of Brown Betty quality problems, please read our assessment at the bottom
of the page.)
on-Trent. Because these teapots are handmade, there may be some slight imperfections. (If you
have heard rumors of Brown Betty quality problems, please read our assessment at the bottom
of the page.)
teapot is that the customer wants a pot with more capacity than they received so we have listed the actual dimension to help you get a
better feel for their true size. The 6-cup pot seems a little small for it "title" (more like a five cup). Please also note the lid opening
diameter if you use an infuser that must fit into the teapot.
** Foreign look-alike imports have brought some confusion to the market. If you check the bottom of the pot, a genuine Brown Betty like
ours will have the words "Made in England" cast into the bottom of the pot. Newer ones may also say: "Cauldon Oringinal Betty ©"
better feel for their true size. The 6-cup pot seems a little small for it "title" (more like a five cup). Please also note the lid opening
diameter if you use an infuser that must fit into the teapot.
** Foreign look-alike imports have brought some confusion to the market. If you check the bottom of the pot, a genuine Brown Betty like
ours will have the words "Made in England" cast into the bottom of the pot. Newer ones may also say: "Cauldon Oringinal Betty ©"
Top-rack dishwasher safe. These teapots are not intended for use in a
microwave or on a stove top. We recommend an electric tea kettle to boil the
water for brewing your tea.
microwave or on a stove top. We recommend an electric tea kettle to boil the
water for brewing your tea.
Brown Betty Quality Rumors...
If you have heard rumors that Brown Betty teapots have had quality problems during the last couple years, then
you have heard correctly. About two years ago we discontinued carrying them due to an ongoing production
problem that was referred to as "crazing". The pots looked great when new, but after filling with hot water once or
twice, they would develop very fine spider-web-looking cracks in the brown glazing. There was no way to tell
ahead of time which pots were good and which were bad. After replacing multiple teapots for customers free of
charge, we decided to discontinue carrying them.
A year or so later we heard that there had been a change of ownership and that the new owners had evidently
replaced the firing ovens and fixed the "crazing" problem so we started selling them again in the Spring of 2009.
We have not had a single return since then for that problem. Please rest assured that if your pot does have a
quality problem, we will do our best to resolve it for you. As far as we can tell at this point though, that quality
issue has been completely resolved.
If you have heard rumors that Brown Betty teapots have had quality problems during the last couple years, then
you have heard correctly. About two years ago we discontinued carrying them due to an ongoing production
problem that was referred to as "crazing". The pots looked great when new, but after filling with hot water once or
twice, they would develop very fine spider-web-looking cracks in the brown glazing. There was no way to tell
ahead of time which pots were good and which were bad. After replacing multiple teapots for customers free of
charge, we decided to discontinue carrying them.
A year or so later we heard that there had been a change of ownership and that the new owners had evidently
replaced the firing ovens and fixed the "crazing" problem so we started selling them again in the Spring of 2009.
We have not had a single return since then for that problem. Please rest assured that if your pot does have a
quality problem, we will do our best to resolve it for you. As far as we can tell at this point though, that quality
issue has been completely resolved.
Cream & Sugar Set
Covered Butter Dish
