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How do you know it's a fake? I would like to learn.

This thread derailed quickly. Maybe we should stay on topic. I don’t have scientific testing to back my claims, but stick your nose in your stainless kettle full of water, and tell me that you don’t smell metal.

I recently acquired this pot. The seller called it purple clay with yellow sand. I don’t actually know what type of clay it is, or what to pair it with. Can someone help with this? Inside the lid the maker’s mark reads 陶中 which translates to Tao Zhong in English. I googled the name and Ge Tao Zhong ...

I guess maybe there are too many variables when it comes to electric kettles. I was simply giving an opinion on the KitchenAid because I own one. I did not see the OP mention any other brand or type. I only saw specific model numbers. I did not mean to imply that the pot that I own is the best and n...

My gaiwan from my trip to China. Took me a while to find one that I wanted.

I have not owned a lot of kettles, but a couple of things that I believe support my opinion of the KitchenAid being the best variable temperature kettle is because it is glass. Glass does not add any flavour to the water. Almost every tea shop I visited in China used a glass tea kettle. Another is b...

I own the KEK1322SS. It works very well. There are some reviews on Amazon about bad odors and tastes coming from the kettle, but I have not experienced any problems like that. I bought it for its all glass design and the temperature settings. It is a bit heavy, so I may start filling my gooseneck ke...

Hi, my name is Shane. Stumbled upon Teachat a few weeks ago, but it's pretty slow there. So here I am! How long have you been drinking tea? I have been enjoying tea for over a year now. It has been an amazing journey, and I look forward to many more years. What kind of tea do you drink? Shu and shen...