{"product_id":"three-legged-crow-gold-glazed-ingot-tea-stove-kettles","title":"Three Legged Crow Gold Glazed Ingot Tea Stove \u0026 Kettles","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey dimensions:\u003cbr\u003eOuter diameter: approx. 11 cm (4.3 in)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: approx. 11 cm (4.3 in)\u003cbr\u003eInner opening (where the kettle sits): approx. 7.8 cm (3 in)\u003cbr\u003eInterior depth: approx. 10 cm (3.9 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA Tea Stove That Doesn’t Just Boil Water – It Belongs on Your Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLet me paint you a picture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIt’s a quiet Sunday morning. Rain is tapping against the window. You’ve got your favourite oolong measured into a small gaiwan. And on the low table in front of you, a little black stove — deep as ink, ancient in shape — cradles a soft blue flame. Above it, a humble clay kettle begins to whisper. Not a roar. Not a plastic-coated hum. Just the kind of gentle simmer that makes you slow down and actually\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003elisten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThat’s what this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAlcohol Stove Kettle Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrings to your ritual. It’s not another gadget. It’s a small piece of Chaozhou tea culture, reimagined for modern living — whether you’re brewing Gongfu style at your desk, setting up a portable tea stove for a weekend hike, or simply replacing that ugly electric kettle once and for all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat Makes This Little Black Tea Stove So Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMost “tea stoves” you see online are either flimsy metal things that rust, or decorative ceramics that crack the third time you use them. This one is different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003etriple-foot vintage ceramic body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis finished in what we call\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eObsidian Black glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— a notoriously difficult, high-fired coating that achieves one of the deepest, richest blacks you’ll ever see in tableware. In low light, it absorbs almost everything around it. In direct sun, you’ll catch hints of dark brown and charcoal. It’s the kind of finish that makes people reach out and touch it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBut beauty without brains is just decoration. This Tea Stove was designed by someone who clearly struggled with cheap alternatives before. Notice the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ethree solid feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— not glued-on little nubs, but part of the main body. They lift the stove just high enough for consistent airflow, while keeping the centre of gravity low. No more wobbling. No more accidental tip-overs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAnd that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003esand-fired kettle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(called a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eshā diào\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Chaozhou)? It’s deliberately unglazed on the inside. Why? Because that rough, porous surface does two wonderful things: it softens hard water by absorbing minerals, and it breathes — allowing tiny micro-bubbles to form, which makes your tea taste noticeably rounder and sweeter. You don’t need to be a tea master to notice the difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe whole set fits in one hand. It’s genuinely portable — throw it in a canvas bag with a small bottle of ethanol and you’ve got a Small Tea Stove for camping, picnics, or that friend’s off-grid cabin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhy an Alcohol Tea Stove? (And a Few Things You Should Know)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEthanol burns clean. No soot on your beautiful kettle. No weird gas smell in your living room. And because there’s no pressurised canister, you can take this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAlcohol Stove\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon a plane (empty, of course) or store it safely in a cupboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— and this is important — alcohol burners behave a little differently than gas or butane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhen you first light it, the flame will be small and central. Give it about 2–3 minutes to warm up. You’ll see the flame gradually spread to the outer ring of jets.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThat’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe moment to set your kettle on top. If you put the kettle on too early, you’ll smother the flame and it might go out. Wait for the ring of blue. Once you get the rhythm, it’s completely reliable. And honestly? That little bit of patience becomes part of the ritual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA Kettle That Holds Its Own\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe matching sand-fired kettle (砂铫) is made from a coarser, unglazed ceramic body that breathes. This isn’t a design accident – unglazed clay absorbs mineral impurities and softens water as it heats, a principle that’s been understood in Chaozhou Gongfu traditions for centuries. The result is sweeter, rounder water that does justice to premium oolongs and aged pu’ers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUnlike ordinary kettles with metal handles that become dangerously hot, this sand-fired design stays manageable, and its integrated pour spout is shaped for clean, drip-free service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFuel not included\u003c\/em\u003e – use standard ethanol (91% or higher), bioethanol fireplace fuel, or denatured alcohol from any hardware store. Never use gasoline or isopropyl alcohol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe result is a piece that doesn’t sit on your table – it presides over it. Let’s get into why this little stove has become the quiet centrepiece of tea sessions everywhere.\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Stove","offer_id":53472204456250,"sku":"TW-MBYW-WJL519","price":177.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stove + Wood-fired Sha Tiao","offer_id":53472204489018,"sku":"TW-MBYW-CSSTT519","price":258.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stove + Red Sha Tiao","offer_id":53472204521786,"sku":"TW-MBYW-HNSTT519","price":236.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/ThreeLeggedCrowGoldGlazedIngotStyleAlcoholStoveKettleSet_1.jpg?v=1779179741","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/products\/three-legged-crow-gold-glazed-ingot-tea-stove-kettles","provider":"Authentic Chinese tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}