Pure Brass Tea Kettle – Artisanal Stovetop Tea Maker

Brew tea the way it was meant to be brewed — in pure brass. This stovetop tea kettle is hand-hammered from heavy-gauge brass by artisans at Manish Metals in Jodhpur, India. Brass retains heat longer than stainless steel, keeping your tea at the perfect temperature while you pour. Tin-lined interior for food-safe brewing.

Why Brass for Tea?

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc — both essential trace minerals. It conducts heat evenly across the entire vessel, eliminating hot spots that can scorch tea leaves. The heavy gauge construction means the kettle heats slowly and evenly, then holds that temperature far longer than thin stainless steel kettles. Traditional Indian chai makers (chaiwallas) have used brass kettles for generations because the metal enhances the brewing process.

What Makes This Different

Most kettles sold in the US are thin stainless steel or plastic-lined. This kettle is solid brass — no plastic components, no synthetic coatings, no electric heating elements to fail. The interior is lined with food-grade tin (kalai) to prevent direct contact between brass and your tea. The ergonomic handle stays cool during stovetop use. The traditional spout pours cleanly without dripping.

Product Specifications

• Material: Pure brass body, food-grade tin lining, brass handle
• Capacity: Approximately 50 fl oz (1.5 liters)
• Construction: Hand-hammered heavy-gauge brass
• Interior: Tin-lined (kalai) for food safety
• Heat source: Gas, electric, ceramic stovetop (not induction)
• Coating: None. Zero PTFE, zero PFOA, zero synthetic materials
• Made in: Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India by Manish Metals (est. 1997)
• Care: Hand wash. Polish exterior with lemon and salt. Re-tin when lining wears.

Best For

• Brewing loose-leaf tea, chai, herbal infusions on the stovetop
• Boiling water for pour-over coffee or French press
• Serving hot water at the table — brass retains heat 3x longer than steel
• Replacing plastic electric kettles with a chemical-free alternative
• Heritage kitchen enthusiasts and collectors of artisanal cookware

Tea Kettle Comparison

Brass Tea Kettle for Stovetop — Why Brass?

Most stovetop tea kettles are stainless steel or aluminum — functional but generic. A brass tea kettle heats water differently: brass conducts heat more evenly than stainless, which means no hot spots and no scorching at the base. The tin lining (kalai) inside our brass tea kettle is the same food-safe technique used in traditional Indian and French copper cookware — zero synthetic coatings, zero PTFE, zero PFOA. The result is a stovetop tea kettle that's genuinely non-toxic, not just marketed that way. The brass exterior develops a warm golden patina over time, making it more beautiful with every use. If you're replacing a stainless or aluminum kettle for health reasons, this brass tea kettle is the honest alternative.

Shipping & Guarantee

Free shipping to the United States. Estimated delivery: 7-10 business days. 5% off your first order — applied automatically at checkout. 7-day manufacturing defect guarantee — if your kettle arrives with any defect, we'll replace it at no cost. No return shipment required.