Cast Iron Teapots

Growing up in an anglo family, I've always been more drawn to porcelain and traditional English teaware, but without a warmer or cozy, my tea got cold too quickly if I brewed a large pot. But my Joyce Chen 22-Once ounce Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Year of the Horse Teapot with Stainless Steel Infuser keeps it warm for up to an hour, if it is properly pre-heated (which simply means swirling a bit of hot water around before adding the hot water which will be used for steeping). After several pots of tea, I'm already noticing the enhanced flavor as it absorbs and seasons itself. Another nice feature is the built in mesh infuser. It's quite a solid little teapot too. I've dropped the lid a couple times, and it seems more likely to dent the floor than itself. While it's one of my most expensive teapots, I've found it to be worth it, and it is truly an heirloom piece.