Bodum Assam Glass Teapot with Infuser (1.0L)

The Assam is the workhorse of Bodum's tea range: a heat-resistant borosilicate-glass pot (the 1.0-litre size makes around four cups) with an infuser basket and a plunger you press down to halt over-steeping, so leaves brew in the full body of water rather than a cramped ball. The clear glass lets the recipient judge strength by eye, and it handles loose leaf and teabags alike, which makes it an ideal companion gift to a bag of loose tea for someone moving beyond bags. It ranks below the sampler because glass is inherently more fragile and some reviewers report drips from the spout, so it's a slightly higher-maintenance object than a boxed set. The trade-off against the Finum basket below is capacity and occasion: this is a proper brew-for-two-or-more pot, where the basket is a solo, kit-light alternative.