Tea-loving student creates portable teapot made from bamboo

The creation of University of Bristol undergraduate James Levine, Billy the Teapot is an eco-friendly, water infuser that can work with teabags, loose leaf tea, coffee and even fruit.

The tea flask is made of reinforced double-walled glass, helping it to keep drinks piping hot or ice cold.

The portable teapot element features a two-part removable tea strainer, which besides from brewing loose tea leaves on-the-go can also be used to infuse water with fruit.

Ideal partner​

According to Levine, Billy the Teapot is the perfect companion for tea lovers, gym bunnies, health enthusiasts and people who prefer not to drink plain water.

He said: “I designed the product because I love having tea on-the-go but there is no stylish way to drink it.

“Billy the Teapot is a multi-purpose flask, as it’s also great for coffee, water fruit infusions and even alcoholic cocktails. I also truly believe in renewable materials and bamboo is a fantastic product due to its lesser environmental impact.”

Made from bamboo, the water flask is also sustainable. Levine said bamboo was a conscious choice for the London-based brand as it is one of the world’s fastest growing plants, meaning it has little negative environmental impact.

He added: “Billy the Teapot is so versatile, it can be used for virtually anything. Whether it’s a hot green tea on a bus or a lemon water after your morning run – Billy will help you out.”

For a limited time, trial water infusers are £15, excluding postage.