Enameled Cast Iron Tea Kettle
These are cast iron teapots not kettles.
Enameled cast iron tea kettle. I would even connect with the company you got the gift from show them the pictures might have tips. Cast iron teapots are for brewing or steeping tea not for boiling water. Like stainless steel teapots cast iron kettles heat water faster and maintain the heat longer.
This is to prevent rust. An authentic cast iron tea kettle does not have an enamel lining. I agree with this.
It might have said on box it was ok to use on stove but from previous research the cast iron teapots with enamel were never to be used on stove top. According to some tea experts a small amount of the iron is infused into the water with each heating. Do not put it on the stove to boil water.
They look like kettles though teapots are smaller with enamel on the inside. The Small Fire is Suggested. It is important to remember not to use a teapot on a stove or over an open fire.
45 out of 5 stars. Tea Kettle TOPTIER Japanese Cast Iron Teapot with Stainless Steel Infuser Cast Iron Tea Kettle Stovetop Safe Diamond Design Teapot Coated with Enameled Interior for 30 oz 900 ml Green. Cast iron teapots and kettles look similar but teapots look smaller and have enamel on the inside.
The only recommend cast iron teapots tea kettle to use were uncoated. Cast iron teapot or what the Japanese call Tetsubin originated from Japan but now it has been widely accepted all around the world. The cast iron teapot with enameled interior can prevent it rusting better and clean it easier.