Rs 24 Crore Teapot: All You Need to Know About The World's Most Valuable Utensil

The price of the most expensive teapot in the world is sure to leave a massive dent in your pocket. Named ‘The Egoist,’ even tea lovers appear to have disapproved of its staggering cost on social media. This approximately 24 crore teapot is neither little nor short and stout, rather it’s made of gold, diamonds, and rubies. Recently, its set a record for the most expensive teapot when Guinness World Records in a Twitter post declared it as the most valuable teapot in the world. 

About ‘The Egoist,’ World’s Most Expensive Teapot

The lavish teapot valued at USD 3,000,000, roughly equivalent to Rs 24 crore, caught the attention of internet users when Guinness World Records posted images of the adorned teapot on Twitter. Named 'The Egoist,' this gleaming kettle was brought to life through a collaboration between the N Sethia Foundation of the UK and Newby Teas of London. The creation process was entrusted to the skillful hands of Italian jeweller Fulvio Scavia.

The teapot features a handle crafted from sculpted mammoth ivory. The pot's structure is built upon a base of 18k yellow gold, combined with segments of genuine silver that are gold-plated. Adorned with a stunning array of 1658 diamonds and 386 genuine rubies sourced from Thailand and Burma, the gold surfaces are exquisitely embellished.

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On August 9, 2023, the Guinness World Records' official Twitter account reposted information about this achievement. Since its publication, the content has amassed numerous views. Furthermore, the post has elicited numerous comments from netizens.

World’s Most Expensive Teapot Is Part Of The Chitra Collection

While a few among us might question the practicality of the teapot, its function is not intended for tea (tea for every mood) service; rather, it stands as a work of art. It constitutes a segment of the Chitra collection, recognised for its assortment of exquisite and high-value teapots and tea sets. Among their artistic creations is the Monkey teapot, which had previously been held in the collection of the Duke of Windsor, formerly known as King Edward VIII.

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According to details presented on the Chitra Collection's website, Nirmal Sethia, the originator of Newby Teas, possesses a fervent commitment to producing the most exceptional teas and rekindling the tradition of crafting and savouring tea. In alignment with his objective, Nirmal Sethia has conceived and overseen the creation of a succession of teapots, designed to honour the remarkable legacy of tea.

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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— Guinness World Records (@GWR) August 9, 2023

Social Media Reactions To ‘The Egoist’

The teapot provoked a diverse range of responses among Twitter users. While many individuals expressed admiration for the utensil's aesthetics, a significant number were taken aback, pondering how the teapot could possess a greater value than one's net worth. One user wrote,  “The tea in my cup this morning will taste the same as the one in any." While another user questioned whether the tea inside tasted differently from the one inside a normal one. One Twitter user wrote, "How can a teapot be richer and worth more than me?”

The tea in my cup this morning will taste same as the one in any... pic.twitter.com/Q1F9PKpaT8

— Saint-247 (@EnjelSaint) August 9, 2023

Wait will the tea inside taste differently from the one inside this one? pic.twitter.com/ci7e1aFc3g

— Eyen Akwa Ibom (@idyudofia10) August 9, 2023

Credits: Twitter/Guinness World Records