Teapots
Silver-plated and hand-engraved by Kamal, who has worked the same craft bench in Marrakech's medina for 20+ years.
Moroccan teapots at Marrakeche Crafts are the heart of atay, the mint-tea ritual of welcome and conversation. This collection includes 30 handcrafted teapots in five materials — silver-plated brass, natural brass, stainless steel, borosilicate glass, and enamel — ranging from 250ml (2 servings) to 1.3L (12 servings). Each teapot is made by artisans in Marrakech, including Kamal, whose workshop hand-engraves, hand-hammers, and hand-embosses the brass and silver-plated metalwork using traditional naqsh patterns.
Choose by how you brew. Silver-plated brass and natural brass teapots are the most common — safe for gas and electric stovetops on medium heat, with a built-in strainer for loose tea on most models. Stainless steel teapots are the most low-maintenance: rust-resistant, no plating to wear, and dishwasher-safe with a mirror-polished finish. The borosilicate glass teapot lets you watch the tea steep and is safe for gas and electric burners on low heat. Enamel teapots add colour — cobalt blue, green, red, or charcoal — with hand-painted floral motifs fired into the surface. For the full ritual, read our complete guide to the Moroccan tea ceremony.
Some teapots are designed for serving only, not for stovetop heating. Check each product page for stovetop compatibility and strainer availability before brewing. All teapots are food-contact safe and lead-free. Care is simple but gentle: hand wash, dry promptly, and avoid the dishwasher (except enamel on stainless steel). Our teapot care guide explains brass and silver-plated maintenance in more detail.
Interior designers, hospitality buyers, and retailers can request trade pricing through our wholesale Moroccan products programme.
Choose Your Moroccan Teapot
| Material | Look | Stovetop | Care | Good examples |
| Silver-plated brass, engraved | Bright silver; hand-engraved geometric/floral patterns | Gas & electric, medium heat | Hand wash, dry, polish silver occasionally | MCTEP03, 07, 08, 13, 16, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 32 |
| Silver-plated brass, embossed | Raised relief — ribbed, fluted, repoussé | Gas & electric, medium heat | Hand wash, dry promptly | MCTEP04, 09, 14, 18, 20, 25 |
| Silver-plated brass, hammered | Dimpled texture from hand-hammering | Gas & electric, medium heat | Hand wash, dry promptly | MCTEP12, 15, 17, 21 |
| Natural brass | Warm gold tone, not plated; develops patina | Gas & electric, medium heat | Hand wash, polish brass to restore gold tone | MCTEP10, 19, 31 |
| Stainless steel | Mirror-polished, rust-resistant, no plating | Gas, electric & induction | Dishwasher safe | MCTEP06 |
| Borosilicate glass | Transparent; visible steeping; crimson tassel | Gas & electric, low heat | Hand wash; remove tassel first | MCTEP05 |
| Enamel on stainless steel | Coloured (blue, green, red, charcoal); hand-painted florals | Gas & electric; induction with diffuser | Dishwasher safe; hand wash to preserve motifs | MCTEP01, 02 |
| Serving-only | Decorative serving piece, not for stovetop | Not for stovetop use | Hand wash, dry promptly | MCTEP33 |
Moroccan Teapot Questions Answered
A Moroccan teapot, called a barrad in Arabic, is a vessel with a distinctive elongated curved spout, domed lid, and ornate handle, designed for brewing and serving Moroccan mint tea. The elongated spout enables the traditional high-pour technique that aerates the tea and creates a signature foam (rghwa) on the surface. Most authentic pieces are handcrafted in Marrakech by artisans using techniques passed through generations.
Most silver-plated brass and natural brass teapots are safe on gas and electric stovetops with medium heat. Stainless steel teapots are safe on all stovetop types including induction. The borosilicate glass teapot is safe on gas and electric with low heat. Enamel teapots are safe on gas and electric, and on induction with a diffuser plate. Some teapots are designed for serving only and should not be used on a stovetop — check each product page for stovetop compatibility before brewing.
This collection includes five materials: silver-plated brass (the most common, with a bright silver finish over a brass body), natural brass (warm gold tone, not gold-plated, develops patina), stainless steel (rust-resistant, no plating to wear, dishwasher-safe), borosilicate glass (transparent, heat-resistant, visible steeping), and enamel on stainless steel (coloured enamel with hand-painted floral motifs). All are food-contact safe and lead-free.
Most teapots in this collection have a built-in spout strainer, allowing you to brew loose tea directly in the pot without a separate infuser. However, not every model includes one — check each product page to confirm strainer availability before purchasing.
Moroccan teapots in this collection range from 250ml (2 servings) to 1.3L (12 servings). The most common sizes are 650ml (6 servings) and 850ml (8 servings). Many designs are available in five sizes, so you can choose the right capacity for your table — from an intimate tea for two to a large gathering of twelve.
Hand engraving (naqsh) cuts into the metal surface with a steel stylus, creating incised lines and geometric or floral patterns. Hand embossing raises the metal from the inside, creating three-dimensional relief — ribbed, fluted, or repoussé patterns. Both techniques are used in this collection, sometimes on the same teapot. Hand hammering creates a dimpled texture by striking the surface with a hammer.
Hand wash with mild soap and dry promptly. Avoid the dishwasher for brass and silver-plated teapots (enamel on stainless steel and plain stainless steel are dishwasher safe). Polish silver-plated brass occasionally to maintain the bright finish. Natural brass will develop a patina that can be polished back to the gold tone if preferred. Read our teapot care guide for detailed instructions.
A handcrafted Moroccan teapot, properly maintained, lasts many years. The brass body is durable, and the silver plating develops a desirable patina with age rather than degrading. Key longevity factors: hand washing only (never dishwasher for brass/silver), drying immediately, storing with the lid slightly ajar, and occasional silver or brass polishing.
Yes. All teapots in this collection are food-contact safe and free from lead and toxic heavy metals. Silver-plated brass teapots have a fully plated interior, and natural brass teapots have a food-safe interior finish. Each product listing includes material specifications.
Pour from a height of about 30cm (12 inches) above the glass. The stream of tea aerates as it falls, creating a layer of foam on the surface — a sign of a well-poured Moroccan tea. Read our complete guide to the Moroccan tea ceremony for the full ritual, including the three-pour tradition.
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