Finding the Best Moroccan Teapot

Finding the Best Moroccan Teapot

You probably already know it: traditional Moroccan mint tea is served in a special Moroccan tea set composed of a Moroccan tea pot (also called Moroccan kettle), a Moroccan tea tray, and some beautifully decorated Moroccan tea glasses.

Growing up in Morocco, Moroccan mint tea was part of my everyday life. And that is the case for almost every person living in Morocco.

In fact, Moroccan families make Moroccan mint tea daily, once or twice a day. It is the beverage we drink at family gatherings and to chill and unwind.

Now, whenever I feel homesick, I make some Moroccan mint tea, and my mood instantly improves. The sweet minty smell and the silver tea set always bring back memories of happy gatherings with some of my favorite people.

Making Moroccan mint tea is easy. It requires a few ingredients, and the total cooking time is only 10 minutes.

The most important thing about making Moroccan mint tea is having the right teapot. Of course, you can get away with letting the ingredients infuse in water like with most tea infusions. But to get that special taste everyone craves in Moroccan mint tea, you will need a special Moroccan teapot.

The good news? Moroccan teapots are a good kitchen investment that you won’t regret buying. You can use them for making Moroccan mint tea or for serving any beverage, like coffee, juice, and wine. It’s chic and decorative.

There are, though, a few things to remember before getting one for your kitchen.

Tips for Buying the Best Moroccan Teapot

Here are the main things to check when shopping for a Moroccan teapot:

1- Resistance to Heat

A good Moroccan teapot should be heat resistant, as it will be in direct contact with stove heat for at least 2 minutes.

To make authentic Moroccan mint tea, Moroccans steep tea and mint leaves in boiling water for a few minutes. This means that the teapot should be able to handle very high temperatures for a short period of time.

If you are considering using your ceramic or clay teapot, let me tell you, it’s a bad idea. I tried once, and my beautiful teapot cracked in no time!

Your Moroccan teapot should be heat resistant. it should be specified by the vendor as many Moroccan teapots are for decorative purposes, meaning you can use them to serve tea but not to make it.

2- Focusing on feet-free teapots

Another tip I always recommend is focusing on feet-free teapots. Feet-free means the teapot will not have feet like the one in the picture below. Teapots with no feet are compatible with most stove types.

Moroccan teapots with feet are usually used for serving purposes only, like the one below.

3- Moroccan Teapot Serving Size

In Morocco, traditional mint tea is served in small Moroccan cups. Quality is more important than quantity, and it’s very rare to be served more than two cups during the same gathering.

Moroccans drink their tea very slowly until it is no longer hot, then the host pours a little more to warm their cup. If you are hosting 4+ people, get a 32oz teapot. Otherwise, a 16oz teapot will be more than enough (and will cost less).

Moroccan tea glasses come in all colors and designs. They can be discrete or bold. Moroccans also love mixing different glass colors in the same set. There are no rules, and it all comes to your personal taste.

4- Teapot Quality

When it comes to Moroccan teapots, the quality varies A LOT, depending on the artisan/merchant, composition, and weight of the teapot.

Most teapots available in the market are very lightweight, which means that the engravings are going to be of lower quality, but also means the teapot is not going to be long-lasting. These teapots are often at very competitive prices. While they might be interesting for someone who doesn’t care about quality and durability, they are a trap for someone looking for artisanally made Moroccan teapots.

The many so-called Moroccan teapots in the market are made in China or India and have nothing to do with Morocco or artisanal craftsmanship. They are made in factories, usually with lower quality, and they often copy Moroccan designs.

On the other hand, artisanally-made Moroccan teapots are made to last if used correctly. They are better quality and more durable, with precise and gorgeous engravings. We have in my family some artisanal Moroccan teapots that are over 50 years old and still look amazing!

So, What’s the Best Moroccan Teapot?

If you are looking for a high-quality artisanal Moroccan teapot that can be used on any stove type, this traditional Moroccan teapot is the one I use in my kitchen and when hosting Moroccan parties. It was handmade and hand engraved in Morocco by artisans in Fez and the quality is really hard to beat.