The Egoist: The World’s Most Expensive Teapot

Tea is a beloved beverage enjoyed by people all over the world. From masala chai to black tea, there is a tea for everyone. But what if you could enjoy your tea in the most luxurious way possible? That’s where the Egoist teapot comes in.

The Egoist is the world’s most expensive teapot. It was commissioned by the UK’s N. Sethia Foundation and sponsored by Newby Teas of London. The teapot was crafted by Italian jeweller Fulvio Scavia and is valued at a staggering $3 million.

This is the most valuable teapot in the world.

Owned by the N Sethia Foundation in the UK, the teapot is made from 18-carat yellow gold with cut diamond covering the entire body and a 6.67-carat ruby in the centre.

The teapot's handle is made from fossilised mammoth ivory.

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The Egoist is truly a work of art. It is made with 1658 diamonds, an 18-karat gold base, gold-plated silver parts, and a handle crafted from fossilized mammoth ivory. The lid is adorned with 386 authentic rubies from Thailand and Burma.

In addition to its stunning beauty, the Egoist teapot also holds historical and financial significance. It is owned by the N Sethia Foundation, which is a charity that provides education, spiritual pursuits, and medical research in London. The teapot was envisioned by Nirmal Sethia, the charity’s founder and Chairman of Newby Teas.

The Egoist teapot is a testament to the opulence and luxury of the world’s finest teas. It is a truly unique and special teapot that is sure to turn heads wherever it goes.