Even if you live a busy, active life, you probably find yourself moving a bit more slowly in the winter months. It gets dark early, which inherently makes you feel a bit more sluggish, and the cold, wind, rain, and snow can be hard to bear. On top of all that, it’s also cold and flu season. So, it’s no wonder most people spend more time at home this time of year.
Sitting around inside all day can make you feel glum, but it doesn’t have to! It can also be a chance to discover new ways to love being in your own home. One way to do that is by making your everyday routine a bit more special — like making your usual tea in a cute new teapot from IKEA.
What Is the IKEA SKEDSTOR Teapot?
Priced at $24.99, the SKEDSTOR teapot from IKEA has a “modern Scandinavian design” that combines sunny colors, geometric shapes, metal accents, and curved lines. It’s cuter and more unique-looking than most teapots I’ve seen — it’ll look great in the middle of a table or sitting out in the kitchen — and it holds 34 ounces of liquid, so you’ll get four 8-ounce cups of tea out of it. And although it’s made from attractive glazed stoneware, you can actually put it in the dishwasher.
Inside the teapot, you’ll find a removable stainless steel infuser, which you fill with the tea of your choice. It’s meant for loose-leaf tea, but you could also put tea bags in there (or take the tea out of the bags) if that’s what you have or prefer. Just don’t heat it over the stove; you’re meant to boil water separately, then pour the water into the teapot.
Why This Cheery Teapot Is Perfect for Wintertime
If you’re already a big tea drinker, then a fun new teapot can be a nice way to treat yourself — especially if you want to start drinking more loose-leaf tea. If you don’t drink tea much, then the playful design of this teapot could inspire you to try it more often. Because it makes multiple cups of tea at once, you could even have a few friends over for tea time or turn your next roommate movie night into an extra-cozy experience.
The cheery teapot is “one of the best purchases I’ve made,” writes Alex, a reviewer on IKEA’s website. It “not only works great,” but “its fun pattern and colors make me happy every day when I use it.” When it gets dark at 4 p.m. and the air is always frigid, you need all the extra happiness you can get.