I needed a pretty teapot, the shape, material and color invited to relax for shared moments, this teapot perfectly fulfills this function. The weight of this cast iron teapot (even empty) invites you to slow down. I had seen much more expensive in a shop near my home. I have found in another shop two small tea bowls which complete good because it was a shame to pour tea in mugs from this teapot. I have not tested on fire because I always heats my water in a kettle. So I do not know if the enamel coating inside is too fragile for that.