Peter Kuo Kettle
Heat sources
Select one for detailsThis kettle boils well on an infrared stove or an electric hotplate. The heat comes from below with no open flame, so the handle stays comfortable to hold. Induction cooktops will not heat it, as they only work with iron or steel.
This kettle can be boiled on gas. Keep the flame under the base of the kettle, since a flame that rides up the sides above the water line could crack it. On a wide burner the handle can get too hot to hold, so lift it with a cloth or hot pad.
This kettle can be boiled over charcoal, and the handle stays comfortable to hold. Use a brazier large enough to bring a full kettle to the boil. Smaller braziers are made for keeping a kettle warm.
An alcohol brazier keeps the water hot once it has boiled. It is not made for boiling from cold, which would be far too slow on alcohol. Bring the water to the boil on another heat source first.
Explore the Lantern Brazier or the Cast Iron Lantern Brazier
Never heat the kettle without water in it.
These kettles were designed by our dear friend Peter Kuo of Da Qian Studio, who has been featured in our magazine, has held shows with our community in the United States and also designed our white and amber bowls.
The kettle makes wonderfully smooth water and pours beautifully for gongfu or bowl tea. The handle is comfortable to hold, especially with your index finger extended, as we do in our lineage. Peter made the knob on the lid hollow, so you can lift the lid with a utensil or a stick when it is hot.
Boil your water on gas, infrared or charcoal, and empty the kettle after every use. To keep it warm through a session, it pairs with Peter's matching brazier in the Peter Kuo Kettle Set.
The kettle holds approximately 1.7L.