This marvelous tea pot works great for not only just brewing, but serving loose leaf tea as well. This tea pot has durable cast iron construction and paint coating on the interior to prevent rusting. It also has a stainless steel infuser basket included. This tea pot is beyond easy to clean, you just have to make sure to hand wash only. this tea pot is not using for boiling water. Do not place this tea pot directly on any stove top burner. Pour boiling water through the infuser and put the lid back on.