Lab Brewer is an independent review site for Asian tea ware — teapots, kettles, cups, and the teas they’re made for.
We started Lab Brewer out of a simple frustration: most “best teapot” lists are written by people who have never brewed gongfu tea. So we test like it matters — temperature accuracy, pour control for small teaware, how a kettle holds up to daily multi-infusion sessions. The details that actually change what’s in your cup.
How we work
- Hands-on focus. We dig into specs, cross-check real owner feedback, and evaluate every product against what tea drinkers actually need.
- Honest verdicts. If a kettle pours badly, we say so. A commission never turns a bad product into a good one.
- Reader-supported. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It keeps the lab running. Read our affiliate disclosure.
What we cover
We started with kettles and teapots — the two pieces of gear that matter most — and we’re expanding into tea cups and the teas themselves.
Have a product we should test? Reach out on our contact page.