Clay/Ceramic Kettle

[tdell001]

I am interested in buying a clay or ceramic kettle some time. Dose anyone have any recommendations about where to buy one? This one (http://camellia-sinensis.com/en/teaware ... e-en-terre) is very attractive to me but rather small. I also came across this one (http://www.aurlia.com.tw/detail.php?id= ... en&proid=7) but have no idea how to buy it. I am looking for a bigger kettle (>1L) that has no glaze (and preferable no other not so natural materials), that will not break the bank (~$100). Any advice would be great!

[bryan_drinks_tea]

I am interested in buying a clay or ceramic kettle some time. Dose anyone have any recommendations about where to buy one? This one (http://camellia-sinensis.com/en/teaware ... e-en-terre) is very attractive to me but rather small. I also came across this one (http://www.aurlia.com.tw/detail.php?id= ... en&proid=7) but have no idea how to buy it. I am looking for a bigger kettle (>1L) that has no glaze (and preferable no other not so natural materials), that will not break the bank (~$100). Any advice would be great!

I'm sure both of those would be good choices. IMO, the Lin's kettle from camellia sinensis is great, I use it almost daily. It's over 100, but it is worth it.
The only downside to any clay kettle is that there are going to be some chemicals added, but they are there to help improve the clay, and won't negatively affect your water.

[kyarazen]

I am interested in buying a clay or ceramic kettle some time. Dose anyone have any recommendations about where to buy one? This one (http://camellia-sinensis.com/en/teaware ... e-en-terre) is very attractive to me but rather small. I also came across this one (http://www.aurlia.com.tw/detail.php?id= ... en&proid=7) but have no idea how to buy it. I am looking for a bigger kettle (>1L) that has no glaze (and preferable no other not so natural materials), that will not break the bank (~$100). Any advice would be great!

try http://camellia-sinensis.com/en/teaware ... -ceramique <--!

only the outside is glazed, inside is not glazed.

check with the vendor if the picture is correct as well because the kettles with a black spot at the bottom are for induction heating. regular stove types the base doesnt have the black spot

[Tead Off]

They say you can use it on electric hot plate, too.

Check out the kettles.
They are the sexiest.

[theredbaron]

I mostly use clay kettles, Yixing Clay but made in Chaozhou, heated over a small stove with alcohol burner (charcoal could be used, but is just too much work). Small size kettles are good, as it heats the water quicker. At times i also use a larger ROC or late Qing tea pot as a kettle, but i just fill half of it with water. My water feels nice and lively boiled that way.

[kyarazen]

I mostly use clay kettles, Yixing Clay but made in Chaozhou, heated over a small stove with alcohol burner (charcoal could be used, but is just too much work). Small size kettles are good, as it heats the water quicker. At times i also use a larger ROC or late Qing tea pot as a kettle, but i just fill half of it with water. My water feels nice and lively boiled that way.

thats a luxury hope all is well and safe for you in thailand

i used to use an antique tokoname shudei to heat water and it is really good, quite intermediate between tet boiled water and clay boiled water

[steanze]

I am interested in buying a clay or ceramic kettle some time. Dose anyone have any recommendations about where to buy one? This one (http://camellia-sinensis.com/en/teaware ... e-en-terre) is very attractive to me but rather small. I also came across this one (http://www.aurlia.com.tw/detail.php?id= ... en&proid=7) but have no idea how to buy it. I am looking for a bigger kettle (>1L) that has no glaze (and preferable no other not so natural materials), that will not break the bank (~$100). Any advice would be great!

try http://camellia-sinensis.com/en/teaware ... -ceramique <--!

only the outside is glazed, inside is not glazed.

check with the vendor if the picture is correct as well because the kettles with a black spot at the bottom are for induction heating. regular stove types the base doesnt have the black spot

That's the one I have and it works great.

[theredbaron]

thats a luxury hope all is well and safe for you in thailand

i used to use an antique tokoname shudei to heat water and it is really good, quite intermediate between tet boiled water and clay boiled water

My friends in Malaysia many years ago unearthed a large stock of these old pots. They are too big to properly brew tea other than in grandfather style, but perfect as kettles
The set i usually use was made around ten to twenty years ago, plenty available then in the Thai markets, and quite cheap. Now they are rare. I recently managed to find 4 sets from an old stock, and bought them in case of breakage. Each set cost me around 30 US$ for kettle with a side handle and stove. I like to boil water over an alcohol flame, it's nice and a practical way of having a somewhat traditional set up.

Thailand is never gonna be safe for me anymore, unfortunately, but that's a different issue. I live quite far away form the bomb site, in a normal neighborhood without anything of interest to terrorists in the vicinity. But of course i regularly pass that intersection where the bomb went off. Not nice at all. But given the present world climate, this is not gonna be the last such attack in the region, i fear.

[tdell001]

I contacted Lin's. They are very accommodating. I am considering buying a kettle and stove combo they offer. The price is higher than $100, but I feel it may be worth it for a set up, which is quality. The whole stove set up is really neat to me as well. I imagine myself making tea in some scenic remote area. However, if I pay a high price for the set up I will likely be very hesitant to travel with it.

[bonescwa]

You're in the US, tedell001? I'm interested in their products as well.

[kyarazen]

They say you can use it on electric hot plate, too.

not sure about the lin's induction series as i had been advised by them to stick to only one form of heating method, the ferrous coating at the base of the kettle may break down faster if subjected to other heating methods or extreme strong point source heats

but for the rest of the kettles that are non induction types.. anything goes!

[tdell001]

Yes, I am in the USA. I imagine if you contact them about a purchase they will get back to you. It seems there are few people in this country who sell their products. Therefore, Lin's should ship directly to you.

[Jaymo]

They say you can use it on electric hot plate, too.

Check out the kettles.
They are the sexiest.

I've been seriously eyeing these up lately! Scott said they should work fine on my electric stove too, as long as there is water in it.

A good tetsubin would be nice too, but I'm saving for a really nice one and they are pricier than these ceramic kettles. These seem like a good solution in the meantime!

[Jaymo]

try http://camellia-sinensis.com/en/teaware ... -ceramique <--!

only the outside is glazed, inside is not glazed.

check with the vendor if the picture is correct as well because the kettles with a black spot at the bottom are for induction heating. regular stove types the base doesnt have the black spot

I emailed Camellia Sinensis and this was the reply I got from Kevin:

"In principal these kettles will not work on the induction plate. The black spot story I have never heard but will happily check it out if you send me the link. I have mailed Lin to ask the same."

[kyarazen]

try http://camellia-sinensis.com/en/teaware ... -ceramique <--!

only the outside is glazed, inside is not glazed.

check with the vendor if the picture is correct as well because the kettles with a black spot at the bottom are for induction heating. regular stove types the base doesnt have the black spot

I emailed Camellia Sinensis and this was the reply I got from Kevin:

"In principal these kettles will not work on the induction plate. The black spot story I have never heard but will happily check it out if you send me the link. I have mailed Lin to ask the same."

you can forward kevin this link
https://instagram.com/p/6DasybRf0A/?taken-by=aloeswoods

the induction series are really nice, they boil fast too. currently using one in office