For the cast iron guys

[javlin101]

Got a cast iron tea kettle that is for a wood stove. I wish I could up load a picture but just have not figured it out yet. Bottom is stamped made in China and is very heavy.

[Grizzly Adams1]

I think those are more for providing humidity than making tea.

Grizz

[Dewey Cox]

Princess auto used to sell them.
I gave my mom one for Christmas one year.
She uses it as a "humidifier" on her wood stove.
Wouldn't want to drink a cup of tea from it now...

[Dewey Cox]

Originally Posted by Grizzly Adams1

I think those are more for providing humidity than making tea.

Grizz

Grizz hit all the high points one minute before I did.
It's a little freaky...

[javlin101]

Yup you are correct. Pleasant Hearth 615 steam kettle. Neat looking but nothing special. Garden ornament as it is pretty scuzzy inside.

[KegRiver]

Tea fans say cast iron makes the best tea.

If you are interested in selling it I'd be very interested, at the right price of course.

New, a plain cast pot is worth $40 to $60.
Used, in need of a serious cleaning, I would put it's worth at $20.

You did mention that it was made in China so I'm guessing it's not enamel lined.
Western made pots are lined inside with enamel, to prevent rust.
But purists want unlined pots.

[javlin101]

Don't think a person would make tea in one of these. GF has plans for it.

[obsessed1]

We use one on the stove for humidity. No way I would ever drink anything from it. I find it hard to believe that people actually use cast iron for beverages....casts biggest enemy is water....upkeep must be ridiculous to keep it sanitary

[KegRiver]

Originally Posted by javlin101

Don't think a person would make tea in one of these. GF has plans for it.

No worries, if she wants it, good for her.

I'm not sure why people think they aren't food safe, after all cast iron is used for several types of cooking containers, Fry Pans as we all know, but also for Dutch Ovens and griddles, and even simple pots.

The one thing is, they are not recomended for acidic foods such as Tomatos.

[javlin101]

Originally Posted by KegRiver

No worries, if she wants it, good for her.

I'm not sure why people think they aren't food safe, after all cast iron is used for several types of cooking containers, Fry Pans as we all know, but also for Dutch Ovens and griddles, and even simple pots.

The one thing is, they are not recomended for acidic foods such as Tomatos.

Ya she likes odd things in the flower gardens. Also got an old beat up milk can. Neighbor is moving and sold a lot , also gave stuff away.

I got a like new Rigid band saw mounted on a dolly, industrial drill press same, osalating sander, quality air hose and reel. Like $460.00 for all.

[Bushmaster]

javlin101's kettle pic.

[javlin101]

Originally Posted by Bushmaster

javlin101's kettle pic.

Thanks Bushmaster.

[Bushmaster]

Anytime !

[obsessed1]

Originally Posted by KegRiver

No worries, if she wants it, good for her.

I'm not sure why people think they aren't food safe, after all cast iron is used for several types of cooking containers, Fry Pans as we all know, but also for Dutch Ovens and griddles, and even simple pots.

The one thing is, they are not recomended for acidic foods such as Tomatos.

Cast iron works so well to cook things because of its season. Oils and fats baked onto the surface to create a non stick surface safe to cook on and eat off...un seasoned cast iron rusts. Do you season the cast tea pot?if so how? And how long does the season last before it turns to rusty yuck inside?. Our stove top kettle was RUSTY after the second boiling on the stove....reason acidic foods are not recommended is it degrades the season on your pan/ Dutch oven....I have made spaghetti sauce in my cast pans and ditch ovens often enough but I always go through the steps to re-season afterwards....a simple stainless kettle would just be much simpler and safer in my experience.....but maybe theres a trick to using the cast iron kettle I'm not aware of?

[KegRiver]

Originally Posted by obsessed1

Cast iron works so well to cook things because of its season. Oils and fats baked onto the surface to create a non stick surface safe to cook on and eat off...un seasoned cast iron rusts. Do you season the cast tea pot?if so how? And how long does the season last before it turns to rusty yuck inside?. Our stove top kettle was RUSTY after the second boiling on the stove....reason acidic foods are not recommended is it degrades the season on your pan/ Dutch oven....I have made spaghetti sauce in my cast pans and ditch ovens often enough but I always go through the steps to re-season afterwards....a simple stainless kettle would just be much simpler and safer in my experience.....but maybe theres a trick to using the cast iron kettle I'm not aware of?

Tea seasons cast iron.

But you still need to dry the pot when you are done with it, or it will rust.

The tea does create a rust resistant coating on the inside but it's rust resistant, not rust proof.

What I do is rinse the pot with hot water, drain it then put it back on the heat to cook out any remaining moisture.
Many people just rinse with hot water then wipe them dry inside and out.
That seems to work well too.

And btw, rust is not poisonous. In fact a little may have health benefits since it adds iron to your diet. Iron is an important dietary supplement.

[BlackHeart]

I would be very Leary of a P.A. cast iron made in China. Might also get your daily limit of cadmium, lead and heavy metals with the iron, in your tea.

[Sundancefisher]

Do anyone test for lead or cadmium?

Lead test on Amazon

https://www.amazon.ca/Instant-Paints...71878217&psc=1

Cadmium is a little different.

https://osumex.com/product/heavy-met...t-cadmium-kit/

Thinking fill pot with water and store for a month, then boil the water down and then let a bit cool and test it for leachate.

[amosfella]

Saw one of those tea pots in Cabela's yesterday.