Thought it was a kettlebell, but it’s actually a teapot: KPM Berlin’s ultra-contrasting “SporTEA” will put a smile on your face

Key highlights

• German porcelain brand KPM Berlin has partnered with Berlin creative studio Sucuk und Bratwurst on a collaborative piece, “SporTEA.”
• Inspired by an 8 kg kettlebell, this porcelain teapot brings together fitness and tea culture. Handcrafted at KPM Berlin’s workshop in Berlin, it comes in blue and orange, with 100 pieces available in each color.
• Priced at €600, this teapot is more than a tea accessory; it is also a collectible work that brings together craftsmanship and artistic value.

A growing number of design brands are using humor and contrast to reinterpret everyday objects, and German porcelain brand KPM Berlin’s latest piece makes the most of this approach. The brand partnered with Berlin creative studio Sucuk und Bratwurst to create the limited-edition “SporTEA: The Kettlebell Teapot.” At first glance, it looks like a kettlebell from the gym, yet on closer inspection, it turns out to be a porcelain teapot that can actually be used to brew tea. Two seemingly unrelated aspects of everyday life are cleverly brought together in a single piece.

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An unexpected meeting of two worlds

Images from / @kpmberlin @sucukundbratwurst

SporTEA’s defining feature is its transformation of the form of an 8 kg kettlebell into a teapot. The piece retains the kettlebell’s substantial silhouette, handle, and “8 KG” lettering, while incorporating tea-service details such as a spout and lid, creating a visual effect that feels familiar yet unfamiliar. A piece of gym equipment associated with strength training and a teapot that symbolizes relaxation and a slower pace of life bring two very different cultures together in one work, making it a design that leaves an immediate impression.

A piece that may look like a joke, yet is made with great care

Images from / @kpmberlin @sucukundbratwurst

KPM Berlin has more than 260 years of experience in porcelain craftsmanship, while Sucuk und Bratwurst is known for its humorous designs and its skill in deconstructing everyday objects to offer a new way of seeing them. This collaboration draws on the strengths of both, using fine craftsmanship to create a piece that may look like a joke, yet is made with great care. SporTEA is more than a tea accessory; it is like a collectible work of art that can actually be used.

Limited to 200 pieces worldwide, each one handmade in Berlin

Images from / @kpmberlin @sucukundbratwurst

SporTEA comes in blue and orange, with 100 pieces available in each color. Each piece is handmade and painted at KPM Berlin’s workshop, with a finely sprayed finish, a carefully crafted handle, and porcelain workmanship that retain the visual language of gym equipment while reflecting the brand’s consistently high production standards.

SporTEA symbolizes two very different states of living

Images from / @kpmberlin @sucukundbratwurst

SporTEA symbolizes two very different ways of living: the kettlebell represents training, discipline, and continually pushing beyond your limits, while the teapot symbolizes slowing down, resting, and enjoying a moment of peace. Their combination is also a reminder not to forget to set aside time for tea and relaxation while pursuing efficiency and progress.

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