Cast Iron Tea Pot

Having watched the travel channel too much and seeing a tea ceremony, I decided to look for a cast iron tea pot. I did not know that these beautiful Japanese cast iron teapots are sometimes called tetsubin cast tea pots. The thing I liked about them was the beautiful designs sometimes cast into the pots or the ones with the symbols depicting the four seasons for good luck.

Many of the ones we see in stores are the stainless steel tea pots, which don’t offer the advantage of adding iron to your diet. They do offer a stainless steel infuser with most however which are good for brewing loose tea. The Japanese have a small teapot called kyusu, which typically have an enameled inside that has a steel tea infuser built into it. This is a benefit when making a small cup or two of tea.

I stumbled on an antique cast iron teapot in a second hand store and have added it to my collection. I also found a cast iron teapot set in another thrift store. This is one of my favorite sets to bring out when we have company. I set the cast iron tea pot on the table near the wood burning stove in our home and then bring a tray out with the cups and tea to make the tea for them on the table in front of the fire. It is a relaxing and fun way to start an evening. I use a kettle on the wood stove to heat the water and then brew it in the cast iron tea pot.

I used to use an enamel tea kettle on the wood stove, but over time the enamel came loose and it looked awful. That is something I won’t have to worry about with my cast iron tea pot, as long as I care for it.

That brings up cast iron teapot care, and how to do it. Before using it for the first time it is recommended that you first thoroughly rinse it out with hot water and while still warm dry it off inside and out. Some things to remember, are do not quickly cool it down once it has been heated up, or it could crack. Also do not leave tea in it for long periods of time, if you are done with it, remember to clean it out. Never put it in a dishwasher or microwave. Salt and oil are also the enemy of your cast iron teapot.

One thing I really like about the cast iron tea cups that came with the set is that the tea stays warmer much longer in it. The set just gets more beautiful with each use over time. I am making believers out of my friends who always ask if we are going to have tea when they come over, it is a highlight. So find your teapot set and start your own tea ceremony tradition.

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Japanese Cast Iron Pot tea set Black ARR w/ Trivet
	Manufacturer: Kafu Customer Rating:   List Price: $70.00 Sale Price: $26.99 Availibility: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Now
Product Description
This Cast Iron tea pot set is in Black color The set includes: 1 Tea Kettle (7.5" Dia. 2.5"H), 16 oz 2 Matching Black Tea Cups (3"Dia. 2"H) 1 Removable Stainless Steel Infusing Basket 1 trivet "Tesubin" Teapot Cast Iron teapots were first created in ancient China. They were later adopted and refined by the Japanese into Tetsubin: Graceful, elegant vessels for brewing and serving tea. Made of specially purified cast iron, they are symbolic of strength and unity. A coating of black enamel is applied to the inner surfaces to help prevent the development of rust. A removable stainless steel infusing basket is supplied for ease of preparation,. As with all "tetsubin" (cast iron teapots) this will brew a marvelous pot of tea and keep it hot for quite some time.
Product Details
one teapot, one trivet, & two cups. Hand cast iron teapot Finished with a porcelain enamel interior 1 Tea Kettle (7.5" Dia. 2.5"H), 16 oz & 1 Trivet 5"D 2 Matching Black Tea Cups (3"Dia. 2"H) & 1 Mesh infuser
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My sencha deserves the best   Review Date: February 8, 2007 Reviewer: J. Brown, Seattle, WA USA If you're a confirmed tea drinker, then get this type of teapot. It's the best. There are many sizes out there, although I prefer the little one for my solo drinking adventures. My only complaint with Japanese iron teapots is that sometimes they rust around the handle rings...although I find that the ochre colored dust adds to their overall charm! Beautiful!   Review Date: January 26, 2009 Reviewer: Jason Crowley, Albuquerque, NM This seller is just fantastic. Fast efficient personalized service. Easy to contact. The tea pot was a hit. This is a really beautiful item that will last forever. My brother is in love with it. Outstanding   Review Date: October 14, 2008 Reviewer: A. Dent, Minas Anor, GD I picked an almost identical set from the Japanese House at Disney World's Epcot Center. I had a ceramic set for a couple of years already and wanted a second set for the office. So far, it hasn't disappointed. The set is solid, heavy, cast iron with a nice coating. No rust, so far and it should stay rust-free for as long as you don't scratch the coating. Needless to say, it hasn't passed unnoticed at the office and I already know someone who ordered one of these after sharing a cup of white tea. I am using it for brewing white tea Revolution Tea White Chai Tea, Organic, 15-Count Pyramid Teabags (Pack of 6). My boss, who lives in Oxford, England and is a life-long tea drinker became an instant convert to both white tea and to using this pot. The little iron cups can get quite hot if you pour hot tea in them (watch out) but they look cool and you should not end up with burned lips if you are reasonably careful. Asian cast iron teapot set   Review Date: April 29, 2010 Reviewer: Anthony Decrosta Jr., rochester, ny Received the cast iron teapot set which consisted of the small, two person teapot, a trivet, and two cast iron cups. It's a pleaseure to make tea using this set. Boil water in another teakettle, brew the tea in the iron tea pot, pour out nirvana. Well made, great looking. Only drawback is the fact that the cups get very hot, too hot to hold. Recommend small pot holders or Starbucks -like paper insulators to hold the cups. Otherwise, an excellent deal as I have seen other pots-only for hundreds of dollars. This set gives you everything you need at a fraction of the price without sacrificing quality. Great Gift!   Review Date: February 5, 2010 Reviewer: Nadia G. Pupa, I purchased this tea set as a Christmas gift and it was perfect and exactly what I expected. Very good quality! It was delivered earlier than expected!