About

The Mongolian tea pot drew its inspiration from the tradition of hot pot in Asia. Mongolian hot pot consists of a simmering metal pot of stock in the middle of a dining table. Raw vegetables, noodles, meats and spices are thrown into the pot and when cooked are removed with chop sticks or ladles.

The Mongolian hot pot enhances the dining experience by making it interactive, fun and communal. These elements were the inspirations for this tea pot. The objective of the project was to design a tea pot that would facillitate a fun and communal tea drinking experience. The tea pot was designed to be used on a dining or coffee table. This allows tea preparation to become part of everyday social interactions instead of being confined to the kitchen.

Operation

1. Fill the tea pot with water
2. Place the bowl on the base and cover it with the lid
3. Press the power button to start the tea pot
4. The power button will glow green when the water is at the right temperature
5. Place tea leaves in the infuser
6. Place the infuser in the center of the bowl and cover it with the lid
7. Remove the infuse after 5 - 10 minutes
8. Use the ladle to share your delicious tea

Prototyping

Appearance foam prototypes were constructed to help inform the final design of the tea pot. The prototypes helped determine the final shape, dimensions and interaction model of the tea pot.