A kettle in the spirit of tea

Tea is already soothing enough, and Le Creuset’s Zen kettle can make it even more so. Just heat water, wait for the whistle and brew your tea. This good-looking, enameled-steel kettle features a heatproof movable handle that locks into place. Choose from red, blue or white.

Zen kettle, $55, from Bloomingdale’s stores and Cookin’ Stuff, 22217-2 Palos Verdes Blvd., Torrance; (310) 371-2220.