Since tea was originally only for the wealthy, so were the first kettles, which were usually made of silver. As 18-th-century tea drinking was a fashionable social habit, kettles weren’t confined to the kitchen, and usually came complete with stands and heaters so they could be used in the drawing room.
While the lower classes were eventually able to afford tea, their funds never stretched to silver. Copper was used instead, because it was cheap, bright and an excellent conductor of heat. Copper kettles were flat-bottomed to stand on the newly developed hob grate or range. Their shape was subject to experimentation.
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Simplex Copper Tea Kettle
Handmade in England
Simplex tea kettles are like the Kitchenaid mixer… beautiful, top of the line, and desired by most all tea fanatics. This whistling copper tea kettle is lined with tin (this prevents a metal taste in the tea) and has a solid brass handle with an ebonized beech handle that is heat resistant. It’s beautiful design and quality hardware finishes make this teapot the perfect selection.
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1 MM Hammered Copper Kettle
Made in Turkey
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HARIO Small Copper Kettle
Made in Japan
This dutch kettle is made of a beautiful hammered copper and holds 2 quarts of water. It has a minimalist style that will look fashionable in the kitchen.
