Hiware Glass Teapot with Stainless Steel Infuser & Lid, Borosilicate Stovetop Safe, 27oz Review (2026)

What it is

This Hiware teapot holds 27 ounces and is made from borosilicate glass described as premium grade and high heat resistant, paired with an 18 or 10 stainless steel infuser and lid that lift out together as one piece. It is listed as 100 percent stovetop safe as well as microwavable, so like HIWARE's larger 1000ml model it can go from heating water to steeping tea in the same glass vessel without a separate kettle taking up counter space. The smaller capacity compared with the brand's 1000ml teapot makes this a better fit for a couple rather than a larger group, without brewing more tea than two people are likely to finish.

Fit for the job

A 27 ounce size suits two to three cups of tea without brewing more than you will drink in one sitting, which avoids wasting loose leaf tea on an oversized pot for a small household or a single drinker at home. Because it is stovetop safe, it works the same way as the larger HIWARE teapot, letting you boil water and brew in one vessel. The clear glass body also lets you watch the tea color develop and confirm when a steep has reached the strength you want, which is harder to judge with an opaque ceramic pot until you pour a test cup.

Build and materials

The stainless steel infuser and lid combination is removable for cleaning and for pulling the leaves out once steeped to your taste, which helps avoid a bitter, over brewed second cup. Borosilicate glass resists thermal shock better than ordinary glass, which is part of what allows stovetop use, though sudden extremes, like pouring cold water into hot glass or vice versa, remain a risk for any glass teapot and are worth avoiding regardless of the glass type or brand behind it. The smaller size also makes this pot lighter and easier to lift and pour one handed compared with a full liter teapot, which matters for anyone with a weaker grip.

Care and cold brew use

The teapot is dishwasher safe, and the maker notes it can also be left in the fridge to make cold brew tea, using the same glass vessel for both hot and cold preparation rather than buying a separate cold brew pitcher. As with any clear glass teapot, hard water will leave visible mineral spots on the inside over time, so an occasional vinegar or citric acid rinse helps keep the glass clear. The infuser basket should be rinsed promptly after use to avoid tea residue building up in the fine mesh, especially after steeping stronger black teas or rooibos.

Who should buy it

This smaller Hiware teapot suits a couple or a solo tea drinker who wants a stovetop safe glass pot without brewing more tea than they will actually finish in one sitting. It is a good match for someone who already likes the idea of a clear glass teapot but finds the brand's 1000ml model larger than they need. Anyone who regularly serves tea to three or more people at once, or who wants to use the same vessel for cold brew and larger hot batches, may prefer stepping up to the larger 1000ml size instead of this smaller pot.

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