Abstract: An asymmetrical ice dam has a half dome projecting inwardly from the upper rim of a water pitcher. A strainer projects down from the major lip. These two members form a major lip. A spout projects outward from the upper rim of the container adjacent the strainer. A minor lip projects inwardly from the upper rim of the water pitcher adjacent the spout. The server can precisely control the flow of ice by rotating the major lip/strainer combination away from its vertical axis. A cooking container embodiment is also disclosed.

Abstract: An ice tea pitcher has an asymmetrical ice dam having a major and minor lip disposed about the pouring spout. All the ice is dammed by the major lip when the server pours the tea. Should the server desire to add a few cubes of ice into the tea while pouring, he merely adjusts the position of the major lip to allow a few ice cubes to float on by.