Simple Brew Loose Leaf Teapot vs ForLife Stump Teapot with Infuser

Buy the ForLife Stump if you want one sturdy pot that pours cleanly and survives daily use. Buy the Simple Brew if you want to watch the leaves unfurl and prefer glass. The ForLife scores higher with owners (4.9 vs 4.6) and its 0.3 mm mesh handles fine teas like rooibos better than the Simple Brew's strainer lid. The Simple Brew is lighter and comes in three sizes, but owners report fragile glass and a lid with sharp edges.

• Choose the Simple Brew if you want to watch your tea steep, want a 400, 600 or 1000 mL size, and will treat the glass gently.
• Choose the ForLife Stump if you want a durable ceramic pot with a hinged lid and a fine mesh infuser that handles both rooibos and oolong.