Simple Brew Loose Leaf Teapot vs Smith Teamaker Teapot

Buy the Simple Brew for everyday loose-leaf brewing and for watching the leaves steep; its glass body and screw-in strainer lid make it the more practical tool. Buy the Smith Teamaker if you want a ceramic pot that looks good on the table and pours without drips. The Simple Brew has far more owner feedback and is praised for easy cleaning, but owners flag glass fragility and a lid that can be hard to seat. The Smith rates slightly higher but on a small sample, and its fine mesh infuser is the better filter for fine leaves.

• Choose the Simple Brew if you brew loose leaf daily, want to see the leaves steep, and want a pot that goes in the dishwasher.
• Choose the Smith Teamaker if you want a ceramic pot for serving at the table and a fine mesh infuser that catches small leaf particles.