Black porcelain enamel inspired by licorice coats this display-worthy tea kettle for a classic look.The warm and nuanced porcelain enamel glazes a base of lightweight, fast-heating and responsive carbon steel. Creuset's demi-sized kettle suits smaller kitchens, just the right size for making pour-over coffee or tea for two. Made of quick-heating carbon steel that works with all cooktops, the kettle has a stay-cool handle and pleasant whistle.Revered by both professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic French cookware is prized for its utilitarian beauty and unsurpassed heat retention.