Tea Kettles With Infusers

What a kettle with an infuser is

A kettle with an infuser is a stovetop vessel that holds a removable strainer basket inside the body. You put loose tea leaves in the basket, add hot water, and the leaves steep directly in the kettle. The basket lifts out for emptying and rinsing. Most models in this group are cast iron teapots with enameled interiors. The infuser itself is usually stainless steel mesh.

Cast iron construction and enamel lining

The body is cast iron, which holds heat well and keeps tea warm after steeping. The interior is coated with enamel so the iron does not react with tea and does not rust. Exteriors come in colors like green, black, blue, brown, and red. The hobnail and diamond surface patterns are common on Japanese-style tetsubin. These kettles work on gas, wood, and induction stovetops.

Sizes for one cup or a full pot

Capacity ranges from small single-serve kettles to larger pots for sharing. The smallest hold around 11 ounces, which suits one person. Mid-range sizes sit near 20 to 34 ounces. Larger kettles reach 40 to 54 ounces and serve three to five people. Common capacities include: 325 ml, 600 ml, 800 ml, 900 ml, 1L, 1.5L, 1.7L, 1.8L, 2L.

Stainless steel and double-wall options

Some kettles with infusers are made of stainless steel rather than cast iron. Double-wall stainless steel adds insulation to keep tea hot longer. These models are lighter than cast iron and do not need the same seasoning care. A few come bundled with a separate whistling stovetop kettle for plain hot water. The infuser basket is removable in all of them.