Moroccan copper teapot pouring mint tea on a riad terrace

How to Choose the Best Moroccan Copper Teapot: Size, Shape and Quality (2026)

Short answer: the best Moroccan teapot is the one sized for how many people you usually serve, handmade from solid brass or copper, with a comfortable handle and a spout that pours cleanly. Most traditional Moroccan teapots are brass with a silver finish. For two people, choose a 2 or 6 cup pot. For family gatherings or guests, choose 10 or 16 cups. Below is how to choose, step by step.

1. Choose the size first

Moroccan teapots are sized in tea glasses ("cups"), not in litres. A simple rule:

  • 2 cups: one or two people, daily tea.
  • 6 cups: a small family or a couple who likes a second glass.
  • 10 cups: family meals and small gatherings.
  • 16 cups: guests, celebrations, riads and cafés.

Our everyday teapots, Chaï and Al Beldi, come in 2, 6, 10 and 16 cups. Our hosting teapots, Jawhar, Amira, Rimal and Al Asrar, come in 10 and 16 cups. All are solid brass with a silver finish.

2. Check that it is really handmade

Real handmade pieces show small irregularities: hammer marks, slightly uneven engraving lines, a unique feel in the hand. Perfectly identical, very light pieces are often machine-pressed or a thin coating over cheap metal. Our guide How to identify real Moroccan copper goes into detail.

3. Look at the details that matter when pouring

  • The spout: long and curved so you can pour from height, the traditional way, to create foam on the tea.
  • The handle: comfortable to hold when the pot is full and hot.
  • The lid: it should sit firmly so it does not move when you pour.
  • The base: stable and flat.

Ask the maker how the inside of the teapot is finished and follow their care advice.

4. Decide between plain and engraved

Plain hammered teapots are perfect for daily use and easy to clean. Engraved teapots are statement pieces for guests, gifts and display. Many families own one of each.

5. Think about the full tea service

A teapot looks its best with a matching tray and sugar bowl. Complete sets such as Al Faras, Floura and Al Fekroun include the coordinated pieces, and the Family Tea Ritual Set combines a tray, a teapot and a sugar bowl.

6. Care for it so it lasts for decades

Rinse with warm water after use and dry it straight away. On a silver-finish teapot, clean the outside with a soft cloth and a little soapy water only: no lemon, salt, polish or abrasive sponges, which wear the finish. See our complete care guide.

FAQ

What size Moroccan teapot do I need for 4 people?

A 6 cup teapot serves 4 people one glass each with a little extra. If you like second glasses, choose 10 cups.

What are Moroccan teapots made of?

Most are solid brass (yellow copper) with a silver finish. Some are made in red copper. Brass is durable, holds heat well and has been worked by the artisans of Fès for centuries.

Where can I buy a handmade Moroccan teapot?

Cuivra teapots are made by hand in solid brass with a silver finish by our partner atelier in Fès. Cuivra ships across Morocco, the GCC and internationally from cuivra.com.

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