Where Sceptics Gather to Steep
A warm community for freethinkers who believe in good conversation, better questions, and the occasional biscuit. Coffee drinkers welcome — we can help.
Russell's Teapot
The idea that started it all. In 1952, Bertrand Russell proposed a thought experiment about burden of proof that remains one of the most elegant arguments in the history of philosophy.
“If I were to suggest that between the Earth and Mars there is a china teapot revolving about the sun in an elliptical orbit, nobody would be able to disprove my assertion provided I were careful to add that the teapot is too small to be revealed even by our most powerful telescopes.”
— Bertrand Russell, 1952The Celestial Teapot
There is a real teapot in the sky. Eight stars in the constellation Sagittarius form the shape of a teapot — and on dark nights, the Milky Way appears to rise from its spout like steam.
It points toward the centre of our galaxy, where a supermassive black hole (Sagittarius A*) quietly lurks. The universe, it seems, has a sense of humour. Russell would have approved.
Explore the StarsThe Tea Commandments
The sacred rules by which all Leaves must abide.
Blessed are the sceptics, for they shall ask for evidence.
Question everything, except the necessity of a second cup.
Thou shalt not microwave thy tea. We are civilised beings.
In tea we trust; all others must bring data.
Let he who is without biscuits cast the first crumb.
Lead us not into Starbucks, and deliver us from Frappuccinos.
The only true sin is certainty. Well, that and letting good tea go cold.
Thou shalt keep an open mind, but not so open thy brain falls out.
The Garden
Our community of local groups. Every Pot is a place where curiosity thrives and the kettle is always on.
Find a Pot
Search for a local group near you. Tea, conversation, and the occasional biscuit await.
SearchStart a Pot
No Pot near you? Become a Brewmaster and start one. We provide everything you need.
Get StartedThe Grand Steep
Our annual gathering of all Pots. Talks, tea, and a truly unreasonable number of biscuits.
Coming soonKnow Your Terms
What Have the Coffee Drinkers Ever Done for Us?
“Well, they did invent the café…”
Explore the Great Tea Schisms, the eternal factions, and the realms of the afterlife (spoiler: Purgatea involves lukewarm instant coffee and no biscuits).
Explore the SchismsThe Reading Room
Books to make you think, question, and occasionally laugh out loud.
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