"Curly Sue" > wrote in message
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> On Fri, 06 Feb 2004 16:37:17 GMT, Scott >
> wrote:
>
> >Are you looking for a kettle for heating water, or a pot for brewing
> >tea? If the former, get an electric kettle--they're much faster than
> >stovetop models. If the latter, get a cast-iron teapot.
>
> Cast iron teapot!!!???? Good grief! Does it come with matching
> teacups?? I'm imagining a tea party of orcs. :>
>
> Sue(tm)
> Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

I have a small cast iron tea pot - a Japanese tetsubin. I use it for
brewing my green tea and love it.

It's not that heavy...and I did see a catalog with little cast iron tea cups
to match. I'll stick with my mugs.

Paula