Even heat distribution and heat retention that only cast iron can offer. Contents stay hotter longer-Stainless Steel handles that fold down for easy access to lid-Not only a teapot, can be used as a soup pourer-Smooth bottom is suitable for use on any cooking surface, including induction-Made in France and developed in conjunction with France’s most celebrated, world renowned chef Paul Bocuse - 1650023 - 0 - W9