{"product_id":"judge-teapot-stainless-steel-ja61","title":"Judge Teapot - Stainless Steel | JA61","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pd{--blue:#003B71;--blue2:#005CB9;--yellow:#FFD200;--soft:#F2F7FC;--light:#F8FAFC;--border:#D8E7F5;--text:#444;--dark:#1A1A1A;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;color:var(--text);font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6}\n.pd *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.pd .breadcrumb{margin-bottom:10px;color:#687B8C;font-size:13px}\n.pd .hero-border{padding:22px 0 20px;border-top:4px solid var(--blue);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}\n.pd h1{margin:0 0 10px;color:var(--dark);font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,40px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.7px}\n.pd .deck{max-width:880px;margin:0;color:#536474;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55}\n.pd .stats-bar{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);margin:20px 0 26px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--soft);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:8px}\n.pd .stat{padding:14px 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.editorial{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}\n@media(max-width:560px){.pd{font-size:14px}.pd .hero-border{padding:17px 0}.pd .ideal-cards,.pd .features-grid,.pd .editorial,.pd .verdict-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pd .editorial-section.wide{grid-column:auto}.pd .verdict-col:first-child{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}.pd .box-contents ul{columns:1}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"breadcrumb\"\u003eKitchen \/ Teapots \/ Judge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero-border\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eJudge 1.3L stainless steel hob top teapot\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"deck\"\u003eA 1.3 litre, 6 cup teapot made to brew directly on the hob, from gas and ceramic through to induction, in mirror polished stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stats-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.3 L\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYield\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHob suitability\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stat\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 Yr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Judge JA61 is a teapot designed to be heated directly on the hob rather than filled from a kettle, brewing up to 6 cups at 1.3 litres in one go. The mirror polished stainless steel body and thermic base are built to go straight onto gas, halogen, ceramic, solid plate or induction hobs, which Judge states explicitly for this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it work well in practice is the pour: a non-drip spout gives a smooth, controlled action rather than the dribble that catches out cheaper teapots. The bowl is dishwasher safe once it has cooled, and at 931g it is light enough to lift and pour one-handed once full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pull-quote\"\u003eBrewing tea directly on the hob rather than from a separate kettle is an old-fashioned way of doing things, and this teapot makes a genuinely good case for it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ideal-cards\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ideal-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStovetop tea brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants to heat water and brew tea in the same vessel on the hob, this removes the need for a separate kettle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ideal-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInduction kitchens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudge states this teapot works on induction as well as gas, halogen, ceramic and solid plate hobs, so a hob upgrade will not leave it unusable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ideal-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall households\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 1.3 litres and 6 cups, this suits a household of one to three people rather than brewing tea for a large gathering in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.3 litre, 6 cup capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrews up to 6 cups of tea in a single pot, sized for a small household rather than a large gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on every hob type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eJudge states this teapot is suitable for gas, halogen, ceramic, solid plate and induction hobs alike, all named specifically in the spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermic base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dedicated base is built to heat evenly on the hob, named by Judge as compatible with all the listed hob types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-drip spout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA smooth, controlled pouring action is designed to avoid the dribbling down the side that catches out many simpler teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror polished finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel body is polished to a mirror finish, built to withstand direct heat on the hob repeatedly over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce cooled, the teapot can go into the dishwasher rather than needing to be washed carefully by hand every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"editorial-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing tea without a separate kettle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hob top teapot changes the order of operations: instead of boiling water in a kettle and pouring it over tea in a pot, the JA61 goes straight onto the hob with water and tea leaves together, or heats water for brewing immediately after. It is a more traditional way of making tea, and one that removes an entire piece of equipment from the counter. For anyone already used to a hob-based routine, or without room for a separate kettle, it is a genuinely practical way to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"editorial-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne pot across gas, ceramic or induction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudge is specific here: the JA61 is stated to suit gas, halogen, ceramic, solid plate and induction hobs, all by name. That matters over the life of the product, since a kitchen that moves from a gas hob to an induction one during a renovation will not need to replace this teapot as a result. The thermic base is what Judge credits for that range of compatibility, built to heat evenly regardless of which of those hob types it ends up sitting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"editorial-section wide\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe detail that makes daily use work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA teapot that dribbles down its own side is a minor annoyance that adds up over years of use, and it is exactly what Judge's non-drip spout avoids, keeping tea moving in a controlled stream from pot to cup. At 931g, the JA61 stays light enough to lift and pour one-handed once full, and the mirror polished body takes repeated direct heat on the hob without losing its finish. Once cooled, it goes straight into the dishwasher rather than needing a careful hand wash after every single pot of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compare-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compare-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKitchen Need\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJudge Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePractical Benefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall household tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 litre, 6 cup capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrew enough tea for a household of one to three people in a single pot on the hob.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo separate kettle wanted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHob top brewing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat water and brew tea in the same vessel directly on the hob, without a dedicated kettle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching to induction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for every hob type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep using the same teapot across a hob change, since Judge states it suits every common type.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePouring without drips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-drip spout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGet a smooth, controlled pour from pot to cup rather than tea trailing down the outside of the pot.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily use over years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror polished stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA finish built to withstand repeated direct heat on the hob without losing its appearance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy after-use cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnce the pot has cooled, wash it in the dishwasher rather than by hand every time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compare-card\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"compare-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJudge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJA61\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHob top teapot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapacity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 L (6 cups)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMirror polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-drip, smooth pouring action\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHob compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for Gas, Halogen, Ceramic, Solid Plate and Induction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eDishwasher safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e931 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 year guarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"section-divider\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"verdict\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"verdict-header\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"verdict-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"verdict-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrengths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrews on the hob directly, without a separate kettle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for gas, halogen, ceramic, solid plate and induction hobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.3 litre, 6 cup capacity suited to a small household\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-drip spout for a smooth, controlled pour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirror polished stainless steel body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe once the pot has cooled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"verdict-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConsiderations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis teapot has no whistle or audible alert, so it needs to be watched while heating on the hob, unlike Judge's stovetop kettles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt must be heated directly on a hob; there is no electric or cordless version of this particular design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 1.3 litres and 6 cups, it is sized for a small household rather than brewing tea for a large gathering in one pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Judge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54734244610389,"sku":"JA61","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/6284\/2197\/files\/ja61.png?v=1787570392","url":"https:\/\/kingandmoffattretail.com\/products\/judge-teapot-stainless-steel-ja61","provider":"King and Moffatt Euronics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}