keittolieteen
Keittolieteen is a term originating from Finnish culture, referring to a type of cooking stove that utilizes boiling water or other liquids as a primary heat source for cooking. Historically, these stoves were common in rural Finnish homes and were often integrated into larger masonry structures known as "hellat," which served as both cooking and heating appliances. The principle behind a keittolieteen is simple: fuel, typically wood, is burned in a firebox, and the heat generated is used to boil water in a connected reservoir. This hot water then circulates through a system of pipes or directly into cooking vessels placed above the heat source.
The design of keittolieteen stoves varied, but they generally featured a robust cast-iron construction. A common