Description
Cast iron teapots were first created in ancient China and then adopted and further developed by the Japanese. Tetsu means “iron” and “bin” translates to pot. These practical and decorative teapots symbolize the everlasting strength and unity of the world.
Extra Info
This particular Tetsubin was made in China to strict Japanese tea master specifications. Impurities are removed from the cast iron through special chemical treatments during the production process, and a coating of misty black enamel is then applied to help prevent the development of rust. As the tea steeps in these pots, trace amounts of iron are absorbed into the tea which provides an iron supplement with is considered healthy.
Preparing tea: The teapot can be used like any other teapot for making any type of tea. However it is particularly good at making Japanese green teas.
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