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August 27, 2013

  • Teacup Styles — Form and Function

    Form follows function. That principle applies not only to design fields like user interface design, but also to something as simple as a teacup. At its most basic level, a teacup has two essential functions: To hold tea To allow tea to be consumed comfortably As long as a teacup’s design supports these functions, it… Continue reading

  • Monthly Tea Gadget and Offbeat News Report 10

    In the time I’ve been writing about tea, I’ve come across a wide range of gadgets—many of them unremarkable, but some that truly stand out. I tend to favor sleek, modern designs, and one that caught my attention recently is the Quattro aluminum teapot featuring a pivoting design by Snezana Jeremic. Its combination of minimalism… Continue reading