There’s a moment when tea stops being routine and starts feeling intentional. The Apollo Large Teapot by Saint-Louis is built for that shift. Its generous volume handles a precise ratio — around 10 grams of tea to 25 oz of water — giving the infusion space to open fully, without the loss of nuance.
The shape works quietly in your favor. Pouring feels controlled, balanced in the hand, with a flow that doesn’t rush the ritual. Light teas stay clean and expressive. Strong blends open gradually, without collapsing into bitterness.
What you see here is not standard porcelain. The body is crafted in Limoges, at a manufactory founded in 1825, using unglazed bisque porcelain. The surface feels almost velvety, slightly warm to the touch, with a matte depth that absorbs light instead of reflecting it. It changes how the object sits in your space — calmer, more grounded.
Pair it with crystal from the Apollo range and the experience sharpens. Color becomes clearer, structure more readable, aroma more defined. This isn’t theory — you’ll notice it in the first pour.
Developed alongside tea sommelier Lydia Gautier, the Apollo tea collection follows one idea: different teas deserve different vessels. This teapot sits at the center of that system, handling both delicate and full-bodied infusions with equal precision.
If tea matters to you beyond habits, this piece earns its place quickly.
Blown and cut at Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche in Moselle, France
Height 151 mm
Diam. 131 mm
