Fiesta 36-Ounce Covered Teapot, Tangerine

not understanding other reviews

I’m a Fiesta collector and I use most everything I have daily. I also have a collection of fine china teapots eg: Wedgwood. What surprises me most is that the Fiesta teapot is getting a poor rating.

Fiesta is ceramic. Other reviews here seem to suggest that they are putting this on the stove. Ceramic pieces are not to be used on a stovetop. Fiesta is oven and microwave safe but certainly not for the stovetop. I imagine it would be too hot in such a situation, I’m impressed that it didn’t shatter on a stovetop.

Perhaps the best way to explain how it should be used, and why other reviewers are unhappy with it, is to compare it to a fine china teapot. A fine china teapot does not heat the water in any way. Water is boiled in a metal pot. The tea is put into the teapot and the boiling water is poured over it. Actually if the china is valuable the teapot would be warmed up in advance so that the contrast between cold/ room temp and boiling doesn’t crack the…

not functional at all…

although the teapot is very pleasing to the eye (shape and colors)- it is not functional at all. first of all, it is very heavy. also, the handle is awkwardly shaped which makes it difficult to hold considering the weight of it. and finally, the teapot gets very hot when you try to make tea. so overall, even though it looks nice with the collection, you should get another teapot if you plan on making tea. hope this helps…

Nice teapot for any kitchen

Have been looking for a simple teapot that can withstand daily use. I found this Cobalt Teapot and ordered it! It looks good with any setting and holds quite a bit-enough for 4-5 cups of tea. Does not give tea an off-taste. Handle gets a tad bit hot lower end, but not enough to cause a burn. This would make a very nice gift for any tea drinker!

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