Nanbu Tetsubin - Cast Iron Kettle (Hiramaru Arare style - Black / 1.2 L) Gift cards

Nanbu Tetsubin - Cast Iron Kettle (Hiramaru Arare style - Black / 1.2 L) Gift cardsNanbu Tetsubin cast iron kettles for boiling water from Oitomi in Oshu city, Iwate. Oitomi was established in 1848 and produces tetsubin completely from design to finish. For over 170 years, their craftsmanship, materials, and timeless traditional style combine with innovative modern design and functionality. In 1970, the Japanese Crown Prince, Akihito, and Crown Princess, Michiko, visited the Oitomi tetsubin foundry as one of Iwates traditional craft

Water: 250-300 mL at 80-90 °C

eapecially for a long handle chasen to prevent damage to the bamboo whisk

gyokuro and kabusecha teas

Kettle: D190 x H80 mm (w/ handle: 180 mm)

It comes with two teacups (yunomi) and both a built-in toumaru (half ball shape) porcelain strainer and a removable stainless steel strainer

Tea: 2 g or 1 tsp

and timeless traditional style combine with innovative modern design and functionality

A unique bancha’

hand picked tencha is the third highest grade from Yoshida Meich-en

along with the number and design of the strands is particularly helpful in dry climates

minty finish

You can use this teapot with a variety of teas without any overlapping flavours