Collection: Ceramic Warmers

Ceramic warmers keep your teapot hot while you enjoy a leisurely cup of tea. They feature a hollow base with holes around the side. You place a tealight candle inside the base, and the gentle heat rises and keeps your tea warm. The pottery pieces are handmade in Bolesławiec workshop using the same techniques we have used for centuries.

Anatomy of a Ceramic Warmer

The side holes in a ceramic warmer let oxygen reach the candle. The top plate supports standard teapots while catching any drips, meanwhile, the thick ceramic walls distribute heat evenly. Metal warmers sometimes get too hot, but the ceramic ones maintain a gentle, steady temperature that does not change the flavour of your drink.

You can use standard tealight candles because they fit perfectly in the ceramic warmer. Place the tealight in position first, then light it with a long match or light through one of the side holes. One tealight will typically burn for 3–4 hours. To clean the vessel after use, wait until it is completely cool, then wipe with a damp cloth. Remove wax drips by placing the warmer in a warm oven for a few minutes until the wax softens, then wipe it clean.

Ceramic Warmers’ Patterns

Ceramic warmers’ patterns match ceramic mugs and other pieces in our collection. You can find:

• simple polka dots,
• flowers,
• leaves,
• garden patterns, among others.

The traditional blue patterns remain our bestsellers. However, we experiment with other colours and styles. As a result, the green patterns have become quite popular recently in spring and summer. You can identify specific designs by the pattern codes (61A, 70MI, AS81 etc.) if you want to buy matching pieces later.

The Story of Polish Pottery from Bolesławiec

Pottery in Bolesławiec started in medieval times when the local population began making simple pots from the clay they found nearby. In the 1700s and 1800s, potters discovered how to make white glazes that looked cleaner and more attractive than the old brown finish. They decorated pieces with cobalt-blue patterns. This blue-on-white look became the signature style we recognise today.

A big turning point came in 1897 when the town opened the Vocational School of Pottery. This brought new ideas and better techniques to the workshops. After World War II, Polish craftspeople preserved the traditional techniques that might otherwise have been lost.

Clay, Fire, and a Little Bit of Patience

Ceramic warmers in our pottery shop are made from clay that contains minerals from the Bolesławiec region. This gives the finished piece its strength. First, potters create the base on a wheel. They start with a ball of clay, centre it, and open it up to form a hollow cylinder. Then they shape the walls, carefully cutting the side holes with a special tool while the clay is still soft.

After drying, tea warmers go to the oven for the first time at about 900°C. This makes the clay hard but still porous. Next, comes the decorating stage, where our artists apply patterns using rubber stamps dipped in coloured clay. Once the decoration dries, we dip each piece in clear glaze and fire it again at a much higher temperature – around 1250°C. This second firing melts the glaze. The warmer becomes watertight and durable. The process takes about a week from start to finish.

Benefits of Using a Ceramic Warmer

Ceramic tea warmers create a lovely atmosphere at the table. The natural clay and glazes we use are non-toxic and food-safe. You can prepare a full pot and enjoy it warm for a longer time than usual. The flickering light through the patterns casts beautiful shadows. The construction does not rust or tarnish like metal. You can clean the glazed surface easily with a damp cloth.

Built to Last, Not to Waste

Ceramic warmers are kind to the planet because they last for decades. We use clay from local sources outside Bolesławiec to cut down on transportation pollution. Our workshop runs kilns by firing many pieces at once rather than wasting heat on small batches. These little choices add up over time.

Pairing Warmers with Other Polish Pottery

People often ask us which pattern to choose for their warmer. Some match it exactly with their teapot, while others mix different designs. Both approaches work! If you are starting to build your collection, you might want to get a warmer, a teapot https://bunzlaumanufaktura.com/collections/teapots and a couple of cups all at once.

Choose a warmer that catches your eye, and enjoy Polish artistic ceramics directly from the factory in Poland.