Hand touching the knob of a teapot lid, ready to open it.

How ‘Alice in Wonderland’ inspired an earthenware teapot that blushes when the tea is ready.

Industrial design for Royal Boch (2000)

A technical sketch of a teapot with annotations and measurements, accompanied by a detailed drawing of the teapot's lid and handle.

Early concept sketches.

The oversized handle ensures a comfortable, effortless grip, while the spout is elegantly designed to prevent drips and splashes.

Inspired by the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland, the generous proportions and colour-changing lid knob transform this teapot into a statement piece that brings a touch of magic to every tea ritual.

A woman dressed as the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland sitting across from a girl dressed as Alice, both at a tea table with teacups, a teapot, and a large tilted teapot, with a gray background.
A logo with a B and a crown on top, standing for 'The Baudouin Foundation'
White ceramic teapot with a purple lid on a marble surface

The lid knob is made out of polypropylene, charged with 2 pigments amongst which, one is thermochromic.

The material protects the fingers from heat.

The pigments change from blue to pink in about 3,5 minutes, indicating that the infusion is ready.

White ceramic teapot with a colorful, purple-red lid handle on a white marble surface.
White ceramic teapot with a pink lid on a white marble surface.
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