On 9 Nov 2004 23:42:26 -0800, Cameron Lewis wrote:

> It's unusual to have the teapot handle be hot, and I second the above
> suggestion to avoid pouring hot water over the handle.

Most of the xixing teapots in my local tea merchant's inventory have
iron handles. One would not necessarily have to pour water directly
over the handle for it to become too hot to comfortably touch.

--
Derek

There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive
idiots.