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The Tompanman Gnome
January 09, 2026
Very pretty and practical.
I really love this little teapot. I didn't read the measurements so I didn't realize that it was smaller than I expected. It makes approx. 2 cups of tea at a time. The quality is excellent but I do wonder about the string going across the handle as I have a gas stove and I feel I need to keep an eye in case one of the frays from the string catches fire. Could it happen? Yes. Probability? Low, but still. The only thing other than that I would change is I wish it indicated when the water was done. There is no whistle sound so you need to keep an eye on it so it doesn't overflow from the spout.
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Norma B.
January 21, 2026
Beautifully made
Super cute. Perfect for one person.
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A beautiful little tea kettle – A few things to know.
We've owned several tea kettles in the last two decades, and they've all broken eventually. Usually something mechanical or made of plastic. I've always loved the durability and utility of cast iron, so when our last kettle kicked the bucket, I looked for cast iron, landing here with the 60 ounce model.If you're familiar with the care and feeding of cast iron, take this as my recommendation and skip the words below. If you're new to this vintage and sometimes curmudgeony technology, maybe read on.When I read through the reviews, some of the low scores suggest inexperience (not meant as an offense; cast iron takes acclimation). Watch a few YouTube videos on how to initialize a new cast iron kettle and how to preserve it. It's simple enough work, but it's very different from steel, copper, ceramic, etc. Follow the instructions provided (roughly translated, it seems) to prepare the kettle for first use. Don't use soaps. Don't scrub. Empty the kettle whenever you're done, and let the water inside evaporate before replacing the lid.A friend of mine spent years salmon fishing in Alaska, living that woods-y, old-fashioned life away from the world. He taught me cast iron. If you don't have a friend like that and are looking at this kettle or any other cast iron contraption, accept that there's a small but doable learning curve. It's worth it.And be patient. It's worth it. With care, this could be the last kettle you'll ever buy.A few more notes:- I have no idea the country of origin. As others have said, the box clearly reads "Made in China." An older answer above suggests this may be a Japanese company whose manufacturing is handled in China but QA is done in Japan. Either way, ours seems well made and is quite striking.– Don't buy too small! Compared to our outgoing Walmart kettle, this 60 oz. model is about 2/3 the capacity. There's enough for 5-6 8oz. mugs of tea, but it's smaller than we're used to. Take a measuring cup and measure out the capacity for any kettle you're looking at. See how that compares to your needs.– Don't skip the steps outlined in the manual to prepare your kettle before first use. I've already said this, but it's important. Run it, with tea the first time, for several cycles before you plan to drink from it. Don't scrub with soap or do anything else not listed in the manual. Expect discolored water and maybe an iron smell for several cycles.– The listing mentions an enameled interior. Ours is cast iron only. I would criticize the listing for being deceptive, but the lack of enamel is a preference for me. Your mileage may vary, and other sizes may be different.That's it.And if you do buy one, enjoy the heck out of it! A beautiful little tea kettle.Best Regards,- Chaz
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Jason Weiand
April 07, 2024
Everyone loves it but it's tiny y'all!
TLDR:I love it. Everyone comments on it. it makes great tea. I highly recommend. However, water level to avoid boiling over is tricky. Will take some practice to get it right, but totally worth it.What can I say? Literally everyone that walks into the kitchen and sees it loves it and asks about it.Pros:It's really cool.The cast iron keeps it super hot between steepings so you can get a second pot boiling in a fraction of the time of a standard steel or ceramic pot.The tea is great.Cons:The spout length and angle makes getting JUST the right amount of water to steep the tea, but not TOO much water to where it boils up and out of the spout all over your stove, a bit of a hassle at first. The right amout of water will change depending on how hard you boil it and how much tea you put in the basket. Just pay close attention to the water level against the included basked and add more/less until you get it just right for you.It's very small. My smallest burner on my stove top swallows it up and it looks rather comical.Not an issue if you have an older stove or a gas stove. But, if you have a "smart" electric stove you probably won't be able to use a middle heat setting as the burner will be too cool on the outer edges from the heat escaping and it will simply be on full go the whole time. If you have a hot plate or one of the devices I think the manufacturer sells I don't think this would be an issue at all.It's cast iron (also a plus!) So, please do not EVER put this in your dishwasher or soak in the sink. It will rust like crazy. No. Really. If you've never experienced cast iron before, you will know you messed up as soon as you've done it. Hand wash and DRY it with a rag and it should stay super cool looking for as long as you own it. Oh, and don't keep it next to your sink or any other place where there's lots of moisture between uses.Final Thoughts:I just really dig it. It's a bit eclectic in my kitchen and while it WAS a hassle to figure out the exact amount of water/tea for the perfect pot... it was also kind of an adventure that once I got it down, makes it even cooler to me. I will say that it's a bit heavy for it's size due to it being cast iron so, if you have shaky or weak hands and a glass stove... maybe not the best choice. I use it daily and all in all, I'm very pleased with it and I'm happy I have it.
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Mason Patrizio
January 26, 2026
Game Changer
I had never owned a tea kettle before. This is now, by far, my favorite way to make tea. It was so easy to use and looks so subtly beautiful. The instructions were so charming, even having a little history lesson thrown in there (as a history teacher, I loved it). It was also really safe to use with the twine around the handle.My tea, though, tasted wonderful. I'd say it's just enough for two people if you're using average sized mugs - if you have slightly big mugs, you're going to need to make more to compensate (if you have the small kettle).
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