Matthew Hague Special to The Globe and Mail Published 1 minute ago

During the holidays, giving the gift of warmth can feel limited to socks and scented candles. A teapot is a thoughtful alternative – something that conjures images of familial togetherness and elegant afternoon chats.

And in Canada, chances are good it won’t sit unused. According to the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada, 55 per cent of Canadians drink tea at least once a week.

But not all teapots are worth wrapping up. Shannon Scales knows. She drinks tea for a living – it is core to her role running Lady Baker’s Tea, a PEI business that sells more than 60 blends of loose-leaf teas.

“Sometimes you’re taken by a beautiful pattern or a nice design,” she says. “But then it’s frustrating – the lid doesn’t fit well,

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