High Quality Japanese Handcrafted Tetsubin Nambu Tekki Teapot Kettle 1.3 Lit

In short;

• Japanese Handcrafted Tetsubin Teapot Kettle
• Nambu Tekki traditional black Spring Blossom design with Craftsman’s stamp
• Pot diameter approx 17 cm (not including the spout)
• Pot height approx 9.5 cm (not including the handle)
• Cast iron 1.3 Litres
• Packed in a presentation box
• Country of Origin; Japan
  

Your cast iron tea pot:

Cast iron teapots were originally created in ancient china. They were then adopted and developed by the Japanese in the 17th century into practical as well as decorative handicraft items sold under the name of “Tetsubin". The cast iron tea pots symbolise the everlasting strength and unity of the world and the more intricate are often given as gifts and kept as status symbols.

Through special treatments, impurities are removed from the cast iron during the production process.

Due to their strength of construction these pots may be used as kettles (to boil water) or as tea pots (to brew tea).

Instructions for use:

• Before using to brew tea, boil a pot of water and pour it out to prepare the pot for use. 
• After each use, make sure that the pot is clean and dry to prevent the formation of rust.
• If water is left in the pot, chemicals from the minerals in the water may eventually erode the enamel coating.
• Tea should not be left in the pot overnight, but should be dried before storage.
• In the unlikely event of rust, the pot can still be used. After cleaning the area with a soft brush, boil used teabags or tealeaves in it. The tannic acid from the tea will react naturally with the iron producing a coating over the area.
• Store your pot in a cool, dry place or put it on display.

These cast iron teapots and kettles have a flat base suitable for Range style Cookers.

Note that these traditional kettles do not have the stainless steel mesh filters associated with modern teapots.

You may want to consider buying one of our Cast Iron Trivets to match your teapot.

Enjoy a tranquil moment, your tea and contemplating the good life...