Ceramic tea kettles are one of the more ancient types of kettles used for boiling water to make tea. At the height of the tea’s popularity as a drink, ceramic tea kettles were already there in the background, contributing to the wonderful experience of tea drinking.

While some ceramic tea kettles are mainly used to add that decorative touch to the kitchen or dining table, modifications made on ceramics gives this material benefits beyond the aesthetic aspect.

For one, ceramic tea kettles are as durable as stainless steel kettles but are relatively more inexpensive and lightweight. They are also resistant to corrosion, which makes them preferable to cast iron kettles.
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Ceramic Tea Kettles

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Tea kettles are one of the oldest pieces of kitchenware. In fact, recent archaeological finds suggest that tea kettles might even date back to the time when tea was first discovered in Ancient China.

The earliest form of tea kettles were stone earthenware pots. Later on, stone teapots were replaced by porcelain. Porcelain tea kettles were widely popular among tea drinkers but because they are too often expensive for the common man, porcelain was slowly replaced by ceramic tea kettles.

Today, ceramic tea kettles are used by many tea drinkers all over the world. Not only are they relatively inexpensive but there are advantages found in kitchenware made of ceramics not otherwise found in other types of kitchenware.
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Classically known as testubin, cast iron tea kettles were originally used all through Japan as kettle for water boiling on an open fire. They were generally hung above fireplaces to also provide humidity and heat during cold weathers. In the middle of the nineteenth century, with the introduction and fame of teas like Sencha, preparing and serving tea to family and friends in these cast iron tea kettles became very famous. Since then, plain designs, as well as shapes have evolved into much talked about detailed works of art as seen today.
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So you’re crazy about antiques. You go especially ga-ga over antique copper tea kettles. But you’re new to this whole collecting vintage and antique thing yourself. Or maybe you are just looking for the right antique copper tea kettle that would complete the whole look of your vintage style kitchen.

Whatever your reason, here are some tips to help you find what you’re looking for when shopping for antique copper tea kettles.

Where to Search

Antique copper tea kettles are specialized items. As such, they are obviously sold in specialty antique shops. However, antiques can be pretty expensive. If you are shopping on a budget, there are other places to buy from, such as:
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If you know your kitchenware and dining utensils, then you are probably familiar with the name “Alessi.” An Italian family, the first Alessi was called Giovanni of Luzzogno, who was among those who went to Germany in order to learn the trade of pewter-making. One of his descendants was also called Giovanni and he became the founder of what is now literally a household name – Alessi.

Known for their quality and well-done work, many products sold under the Alessi name won acclaim for their workmanship and perfect finish. They are quite simply beautiful pieces of metallurgical work as though molded from poetic design.

While the Alessi company manufacturers a range of products, among their specialties, under the “Alessi” brand are kitchenware and dining utensils, such as kitchen knives, biscuit boxes, containers, silver objects, pots and pans, and of course, Alessi tea kettles.
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