I am not really that much of a tea drinker. Oh, on occasion I enjoy a cup of fresh Ginger Tea or a antioxidant rich Green Tea. When it comes to black tea I love Earl Grey (such a classic) and first flush Darjeeling. But I really don't brew tea very often. But that does not mean that teapots gather dust. Oh no. They are usually employed to warm stock when I am making Risotto, or in heating milk for Hot Chocolate... Even warming Apple Cider. Yes, they get a severe workout regardless.
I also ran across the P-106-N a few weeks back (which is also a 6 cup) though this is technically a coffee pot. The P-106-N originally came with a plastic cone that fit in the top for making "pour over" drip coffee. Alas, bereft of the drip cone, it does duty as a teapot as well.
This is the Deluxe Tea Kettle (P-57).
Which, incidentally, has the same lid as the original Buffet Servers (B-1 & B-1 3/4), though the knob on top is different.
Magic Bananas!!!! See?
The P-57 Deluxe Teakettle isn't really designed for brewing tea per se. It is a Kettle after all. By definition (and design) a Kettle's sole purpose is to heat the water; water which is then taken to the teapot for brewing the tea.
Though the tea strainer came with my P-104 Cornflower teapot, when I actually brew tea, I prefer to use my English Pyroflam teapot.
I think it's much more fitting.
Where is your CorningWare??
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Back Left: P-105 (8 cup) Back Right: P-104 (6 cup) with tea strainer Front: P-103 (3 cup)
I also ran across the P-106-N a few weeks back (which is also a 6 cup) though this is technically a coffee pot. The P-106-N originally came with a plastic cone that fit in the top for making "pour over" drip coffee. Alas, bereft of the drip cone, it does duty as a teapot as well.
Though the tea strainer came with my P-104 Cornflower teapot, when I actually brew tea, I prefer to use my English Pyroflam teapot.
Where is your CorningWare??
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When I use my diffuser, the tea leaves fall out. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
ReplyDeleteMake sure the top is secure, obviously, and also make sure the tea has not been ground fine.
DeleteDoes the strainer attach to the pot, once immersed? I would think it would either attach to the lid or mouth of the pot, no? I came to that conclusion looking at the fish hook loop end. I pictured it hanging from one of the above. What say you?
ReplyDeleteThere is a small loop on the underside of the lid that you hook the chain to for brewing. :) There are 2 other lids that came on these teapots (later), a bakelite one, and a brushed steel one, neither of them have the loop under the lid.
DeleteJust wondering if these are glass or enamel? I picked up a 3-cup teapot today at a thrift store and it's in great condition ... was hoping to use it for camping but obviously I won't if it's glass! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteThey are made of glass-ceramic. So camping should not be a problem. They are tough enough to withstand an open fire, BBQ pit, gas or electric stove. :)
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ReplyDeleteI have purchased 2 of the P 104 in Blue Cornflower. I managed to get the brushed metal tops for them as well. I want to give one to my friend. I am not selling just wanting to be knowledgeable in their care and use. Can it stand the heat of gas or coil electric stovetop without a diffuser and is glass-ceramic the same as pyroceram?
ReplyDeleteYes, they can take the heat of Gas, Coil and Radiant cooktops without a diffuser. You can even use them on a BBQ grill. Pyroceram is just a trademark name for glass-ceramic, owned by Corning, Inc.
DeleteHey my friend, I was looking to invest in a kitchen when I found corningware and your website, thanks for this, it has helped a ton.
ReplyDeleteMy question, on the kettle p-57, how quickly does it boil the water for tea? I'm thinking of investing, but I want to make sure. Does it whistle like other tea kettles?
I have a plain white tea pot marked p 104 and M86 . I haven’t come across others on the internet. Do you know anything about it?
ReplyDeleteIt's a Just/All White teapot. Sounds like it has. The block mark on it, since there is an M68 in the mark... Just means it's from 1978-1985
DeleteI really like my two tea kettles but the black handles are staring to show wear on them ( now kinda grayish). Is there anything I can polish them with? Should I be putting them in the dish washer?
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