to the specific temperature for preparing a given kind of tea, adds the tea to the water, and steeps the tea for the appropriate amount of time. Often they will make a beeping sound to alert the user when the tea is ready, and maintain the temperature of the beverage after preparation. Kettle gallery Similar devices A cauldron is a large kettle hung over an open fire, usually on an arc-shaped hanger called a bail. In Hungary these are referred to as kettles. A fish kettle is a long slim metal cooking vessel with a tight fitting lid to enable cooking of whole large fish such as salmon. A kettle grill is a dome shaped grill with a rounded lid, resembling a cauldron. A kettle drum is a kettle (cauldron) shaped drum. See also Boiling vessel, water heating system in British tanks Coffeemaker Kelly Kettle, specialized types of kettles for outdoor use, intended to use fuel more efficiently Kettle corn, a sweet variety of popcorn that is typically mixed or seasoned with a light-colored refined sugar, salt, and oil. It was traditionally made in cast iron kettles, hence the name. Percolator Samovar, a kettle with central firepit and chimney for making tea and serving it hot in Russia, Iran, Turkey and around Tea culture Teapot, a vessel with spout, lid, and handle, for brewing and serving tea Teasmade, an English appliance that combined a kettle and a teapot to make tea automatically by a clock Tetsubin, a cast iron Japanese pot with a spout Windermere kettle The pot calling the kettle black Teaware Kettlebell, ball with handle References Further reading Stevenson, Seth (Nov. 8, 2005). "A Watched Pot". Slate. Cooking appliances Teaware Boilers (cookware)