: a vessel with a spout and a handle in which tea is brewed and from which it is served
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These experiences are wrapped in personality and whimsy, from the floral china teacups and teapots to the chickens wandering through the parking lot, or the architecture of the silos that house some of The Land’s seven businesses.
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Margaret Littman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
China currently purchases roughly 90% of Iran's oil exports, with teapots accounting for the bulk of China's imports.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
With no imagination, Sagittarius looks like a giant coffee or teapot.
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Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Little Kings & Queens Afternoon Tea is a standout, with kid-sized teapots, PB&J sandwiches, and confetti cupcakes, while The George’s Wish S’mores Cake supports Make-A-Wish.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Margaret Littman,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
China currently purchases roughly 90% of Iran's oil exports, with teapots accounting for the bulk of China's imports.
—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
With no imagination, Sagittarius looks like a giant coffee or teapot.
—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Little Kings & Queens Afternoon Tea is a standout, with kid-sized teapots, PB&J sandwiches, and confetti cupcakes, while The George’s Wish S’mores Cake supports Make-A-Wish.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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“Teapot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teapot. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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teapot
noun
tea·pot
ˈtē-ˌpät 
: a pot that is used for brewing and serving tea and that has a spout
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