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For heating water for a variety of purposes, the ubiquitous tea kettle has probably been around since shortly after the fire was used to heat food and water.
At the end of this post, I have given a list of nice Kettles that you can add to your wishlist.
Originally made of metal and heated over an open fire or on the stovetop, today’s modern tea kettles are often used to brew hot beverages such as tea and are equipped with automatic shutoffs to prevent the water from boiling away and damaging the heating element.
The tea kettle has undergone major changes for such a simplistic device.
Many of the first metal ones were made of metals that could rust and unless properly cared for often included a few flakes of corroded metal in the beverage.
With the use of stainless steel, the tea kettle became more of a fixture in many homes for making tea and instant coffee that required hot water.
Most brewing instructions require the water to be heated to the boiling point and soon they were fitted with steam whistles that sounded when the water began to boil.
In addition to the handle and spout, some of the tea kettles also had a removable lid on the top into which bags of tea could be placed for steeping once the water reached the boiling point.
The kettle could be removed from the heat source and bags placed inside for typically about five minutes before the user could pour it into their cups.
The tea kettle has been used for a variety of purposes and many people, while not using them on a daily basis, probably still have one in storage.
Many are coated with heat-proof enamel and used as a decoration on the top of the stove, mainly to fit into their kitchen décor.
Others, however may use them for the occasional need for hot water in a hurry.
Prior to large hot water tanks being available in homes, the tea kettle was often used to heat water to pour into baths and some actually use the heated water to help remove snow and ice from sidewalks and steps.
Never mind that once cooled the water turns into ice, the immediate removal of ice was considered more important.
In many homes, the tea kettle has been replaced by tea making machines that turn off automatically when the water reaches a prescribed temperature.
Such Tea making Machines are given below.
Bodum Brazil French Press Coffee and Tea Maker
The only negative thing about the metal tea kettle is that people often forget to remove them from the heat, the water boiled away and the kettle or burner on which it sat was damaged beyond repair.
The cast-iron kettle was a popular item in 17th century Japan and it significantly increased in popularity during the 19th century when the Japanese infused it in tea drinking.
The cast-iron kettle was often used in households for practical reasons but it was also a sign that you were an upper-class family.
They were made with beautiful, detailed designs with vivid colors and featured inlets of gold, silver as well as copper.
Even today the cast-iron kettle also known as a test bin in Japan is popular as it is functional as well as decorative.
In the western world cast iron kettles are not as elaborate and colorful as their Asian counterparts and are used for practical reasons.
During the colonial years the kettles were utilized to heat peoples’ homes with boiling water and they also acted as humidifiers.
The homes were heated with wood which caused the air in the homes to be dry so the kettles were used to add some moisture to the air.
The kettles were also utilized by people to make tea, coffee as well as soups.
Cast iron kettles are typically being used today as humidifiers.
The cast-iron kettles made by Morso serve as decorative items as well as being utilized for practical reasons.
The kettles made by Morso have an elegant appearance and when you see them you might think they were made for decorating your home however they are actually made to act as humidifiers.
These humidifiers are made from high quality cast iron and the kettles have a black acid-proof type of enamel for a coating.
The Morso kettles are an excellent choice to be used with wood-burning stoves and they work very well at adding moisture to the air in your house.
Homes that are well insulated may have dry air and a cast iron humidifier can be useful in changing the moisture level in the air. Morso makes a 2L as well as a 4.5L kettle.
Aromas
Some people enjoy adding some wonderful scents to the kettle water which fills the air with excellent aromas.
Some people even place eucalyptus leaves in the kettle when a family member has a stuffy nose.
When the cast iron kettles are used as humidifiers they also have the ability to help improve dry skin that often occurs during the winter time.
If you have decided to use a cast-iron kettle as a humidifier they are available at numerous stores and websites.
Here you can find some.
Dancing Leaf Line Gold Cast Iron Tea Pot with Stainless Steel Infuser
BMS Lifestyle Fast Boiling Tea Kettle
Cordless, Stainless Steel Finish Hot Water Kettle – Tea Kettle, Tea Pot – Hot Water Heater Dispenser (2 Liter)
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