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1. Café Olé Premium Granite Teapot, 48oz / 1360ml, Serves 7, Stainless Steel, Classic Teapot Design with Modern Black Granite Finish, Perfect Pour Spout
This 48oz black granite pot is the flagship of the range, and it earns that status. The 1360ml capacity genuinely serves seven mugs without fuss, the 18/10 stainless construction feels reassuringly hefty, and the granite-effect coating is more durable than we expected. The non-drip spout performs well—no dribbles down the side even when pouring at odd angles—and the hollow handle stays cool enough to grip comfortably even after a full steep. It's not a piece of art, but it's a pot you'll reach for every single day without thinking twice.
- Generous 1360ml capacity ideal for families or offices
- Excellent non-drip spout with clean pour cutoff
- Cool-touch hollow handle and lid knob
- Robust 18/10 stainless steel body
- Granite finish can scratch if scrubbed aggressively
- No built-in infuser basket
2. Café Olé Premium Granite Teapot, 48oz / 1360ml, Serves 7, Stainless Steel, Classic Teapot Design with Modern Red Granite Finish, Perfect Pour Spout
Mechanically identical to the black 48oz model, but the red granite finish elevates this from kitchen staple to centrepiece. The speckled crimson coating is bolder than most British kitchens dare, yet it works—especially if your aesthetic leans rustic or Scandi-industrial. Performance is flawless: the same excellent spout, the same cool-touch engineering, the same 1360ml capacity. If you're buying a pot to live on the table rather than hide in a cupboard, this is the one that invites conversation.
- Striking red granite finish stands out on any table
- Identical performance to the top-rated black model
- Cool-touch handle even when serving hot tea
- Perfect pour spout with no drips
- Bold colour won't suit minimalist kitchens
- No infuser included
3. Café Olé Premium Granite Teapot, 48oz / 1360ml, Serves 7, Stainless Steel, Classic Teapot Design with Modern Grey Granite Finish, Perfect Pour Spout
The grey granite variant is the chameleon of the range—it'll blend into virtually any kitchen palette without demanding attention. Functionally it's the same 48oz workhorse as the black and red siblings, with the same cool-touch ergonomics and reliable spout. The grey finish is slightly more forgiving of fingerprints and water spots than the darker black, though it lacks the drama of the red. If you want a pot that's good enough for guests but won't clash with your crockery, this is your answer.
- Neutral grey finish suits any kitchen style
- Same excellent build quality as siblings
- Large 1360ml capacity for multiple servings
- Hides water marks better than black
- Less visually distinctive than red or black
- Still no built-in infuser
4. Café Olé Premium Granite Teapot, 35oz / 995ml, Serves 5, Stainless Steel, Classic Teapot Design with Modern Black Granite Finish, Perfect Pour Spout
The 35oz model is the smaller sibling for households that don't need family-sized capacity. At 995ml it comfortably serves five mugs, and the reduced volume means it's lighter to lift and easier to store. The black granite finish and cool-touch handle are carried over from the larger pots, as is the non-drip spout. It's a touch less impressive visually—the proportions feel slightly stubbier—but if you're brewing for one to three people regularly, the smaller footprint is actually an advantage. Just be aware that spout maintenance matters more on smaller pots where limescale builds faster.
- Compact 995ml size ideal for smaller households
- Lighter and easier to handle than 48oz models
- Same cool-touch and non-drip features
- Takes up less cupboard space
- Proportions feel less elegant than larger pots
- Only serves up to 5 cups
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