Heightening awareness of design-driven objects.

Sorapot. Glass teacup.

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When does form and function equal ? Here is an example. A recent reviewer said “If Apple did housewares, this might be the iPot.

Inspiration: Brooklyn, designer Joey Roth— “I’ve always been entranced by small, beautiful things that are so detailed, they seem like miniature worlds, yet so ordinary they’re often left unnoticed. I designed Sorapot to emphasize one of my favorite- the unfurling of leaves. Sorapot suspends the process of making in a tube a few centimeters above your tabletop. Unlike standard that confine tealeaves in a small mesh basket, your leaves will have full run of Sorapot’s interior as they unfurl and change the hot water into . You might even see a -colored shadow cast by that passes through the tube and comes to rest in a gossamer puddle on your table.”



The Sorapot package benefits aesthetically from naturally imperfect corrugate patterns and earthen hues. Natural materials such as jute and recycled paper ensure its biodegradable impermanence. The molded pulp composition of the package provides a sturdy yet forgiving structure that is stout enough to function as a nested shipper and attractive enough to present well at retail.

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Joey is not done. There is also a twist to the new teacup. Joey says, “As you can see in the Sorapot video, are my favorite . The contrast between the smooth and the fragrant amber may not make the brew taste better, but it definitely heightens the experience for me. I designed this teacup to emphasize the the beauty of on while insulating your hand and tabletop from .”

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Another distinguishing feature is the Sorapot’s and metal components are fully recyclable. The Sorapot and teacup can be purchased online at joeyroth.com We are going to get one. A spot of anyone?

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#1 Barbara UNITED STATES on 03.26.08 at 3:12 pm

I am going to get one of these sets ASAP!

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