Cast Iron Teapots were created in China. They symbolize the everlasting strength and unity of the world. The small and medium sized teapots come with a mesh infuser. These teapots can be used either as a kettle for boiling water or as a teapot for serving tea. These tea pots would look wonderful on a fireplace hearth or on a cast iron woodburner, but are pretty enough to use as your every day teapot. Cared for properly these teapots will provide you with years of service.