Long gone are the times when in each family on the stove there are a red kettle in white peas. Very pleased with today the variety in the choice of this utensil, without which it is not easy to imagine a kitchen. On sale there are all kinds of electric kettles - plastic, metal, glass, with lighting and without, which many people prefer. But traditional teapots are still relevant, especially considering their economy.
Such dishes are usually made of iron with a coating of aluminum or enamel. However, the former are recognized as harmful to health, since aluminum generates toxic substances during the heating of water. The most popular today are enameled teapots - we'll talk about them.
Features of choosing an enamel teapot
In addition to the material itself, there are other criteria for choosing this dish. For example, the presence or absence of a whistle. This opportunity has appeared already for a long time and has shown itself convenient enough. Enameled kettle with a whistle will be relevant for those who do not like to wait. Just put it on the stove, turn on the gas and go to another room to calmly do your business - the kettle will notify you with a growing, and sometimes melodic whistle that the water has already begun to boil. This thing will be a great gift for an elderly person and a young family.
Enameled kettle without whistle is not so practical, but its properties as a tank for boiling water are absolutely the same. Enamel is one of the most environmentally friendly coatings. Choosing any model of enameled teapots for gas stoves, you can be sure that your tea will not have any extraneous tastes, smells or impurities.
Consider when buying and the main disadvantage of enamelware - its property to crack and flake. This can occur as a result of a shock, so handle with an enameled teapot should be cautious. Therefore, the shelf life of this kitchen utensils is limited by how carefully the owners used it).
And, finally, the last - and perhaps most importantly - a liter. The enameled kettle, as a rule, has a capacity of about 2 liters, plus or minus 0.5 liters. The size of this dish should be counted, remembering how big your family is. Keep in mind the fact that boiling water cools in such a container a little slower than in an electric kettle, so it is more suitable for warm family tea parties.