Borosilicate Glass Teapot – Crimson Silk Tassel, Transparent Body

The only transparent teapot in the collection — heat-resistant borosilicate glass shaped into the classic Moroccan teapot silhouette, with a hand-knotted crimson silk tassel tied to the finial. Pour amber tea, watch it steep, pour again. No guessing the colour or strength; the glass shows you everything.

Key Features & Benefits

• Borosilicate Glass Body: Heat-resistant, thermal-shock resistant, and fully food-safe — the same glass used in laboratory equipment. Clear, not coloured: no mineral tint, not beldi.
• Crimson Silk Tassel: Hand-knotted deep red silk tassel with macramé attachment to the finial — a Moroccan craft accent that marks the transition from daily function to ceremonial presentation.
• Classic Moroccan Silhouette: Wide-bellied body, elongated spout, S-curved handle with decorative glass reinforcement nubs at both connection points — the same proportions as the silver and brass teapots in the collection, in glass.
• Stacked Glass Finial: Multi-tiered glass lid finial — ball on top over a narrower disc — fits the dome lid with a precision-ground seal that retains heat and aroma during steeping.
• 650ml / Serves 6: Standard Moroccan tea service capacity — enough for one atay round for six without a second brew.

The Artisan Story

Borosilicate glass teapots are formed by skilled glassblowers who shape the bulbous lower chamber, conical upper section, spout, and handle while the glass remains in a molten state — a process that requires years of breath-control training to produce consistent, balanced proportions. The multi-tiered lid stopper is precision-ground for seal accuracy. The crimson tassel is knotted separately using traditional Moroccan artisan craft techniques before being attached to the finial neck.

This teapot is clear, not coloured — it uses heat-resistant borosilicate glass rather than the mouth-blown recycled beldi glass of the tea glasses in the collection. For the tradition of Moroccan glass craftsmanship, read about Younes and the Marrakech glassblowing quarter.

Product Specifications & Care

Material: Borosilicate heat-resistant glass · Crimson silk tassel (hand-knotted)
Capacity: 650ml · Serves 6
Colour: Clear
Care: Hand wash recommended to preserve tassel · Glass body is dishwasher-safe · Keep tassel away from heat and soaking water

For the ceremony behind the pour, see the complete Moroccan tea ceremony guide. Pair with handcrafted Moroccan tea glasses for a full service. Care guide: how to clean your teapot. Trade buyers: wholesale programme.

Your Questions Answered

Q: How is this glass teapot different from the silver and brass teapots in the collection?
A: It is the only transparent teapot — the clear glass body lets you see tea steeping in real time, which is particularly valuable for blooming teas, herbal infusions, and precision brewing where colour signals readiness. The silver and brass teapots are opaque metalwork; this one is purely glass.

Q: What is the red tassel on the finial?
A: A hand-knotted crimson silk tassel attached using macramé technique — a Moroccan decorative accent traditionally applied to ceremonial objects. It is hand-tied to the finial neck and adds a cultural marker to what is otherwise a functional glass form.

Q: What is the difference between borosilicate glass and beldi glass?
A: Borosilicate is heat-resistant laboratory-grade glass — clear, colourless, thermally stable. Beldi is recycled mouth-blown glass with mineral-tinted colours (aqua, amber, jewel tones) used for Moroccan tea glasses. This teapot is borosilicate; the tea glasses in the collection are beldi.