This is the perfect teapot for two to four people. It makes four small 8oz cups of tea. Keep in mind the size of your teacups. If larger than 8oz this would only serve two people. This is a small teapot. If serving more than four people I would use a larger teapot but since I was looking for a small teapot to serve just myself for when I wanted tea while reading in the evening this was perfect. I use larger tea cups that hold 10oz so this teapot will fill my teacup three times.
The ceramic design is just lovely. It has an antique blue floral print. When you open the lid you will see the screen insert that fits perfectly in the opening. The insert is made from stainless steel. The handle is made from bamboo and is removable. It comes shipped detached. The handle slips on and off easily. When cleaning the teapot I remove the handle to keep it dry and nice. I am very happy with my new ceramic teapot. It makes a nice pot of tea and is decorative too.