Have you ever used a tea pot? I love them myself.
I dont think that I have ever used one. How can I use one?
You can use them for boiling, steeping, and serving various kinds of teas.
What are tea pots typically made out of?
It depends. Some are made of various metals, and some are made of ceramic.
I see. Have people used tea pots for a long time?
It dates back all the way to the Yuan Dynasty in China!
That sounds like a long time ago. 
Before that, the Tang Dynasty used to boil ground tea in a cauldron and serve it in bowls.
Do you know if people collect tea pots?