This Japanese-style cast iron teapot (tetsu-kyusu) is made for brewing loose-leaf tea. It has a sturdy cast iron body, a lid, a pouring spout and a cool-touch, easy-grip handle. The inside is glazed with enamel, which makes it easy to clean and helps prevent rust and oxidation.
Cast iron holds heat for a long time and keeps the tea evenly hot. The pot makes 5-6 cups of tea. A removable stainless steel strainer basket holds the tea leaves as they steep.
Unlike a tetsubin, which is used only to boil water, this teapot is for steeping tea. Do not put it over any heat source, because this can damage the enamel coating. To brew, rinse the pot with hot water and fill the strainer with loose tea, leaving room for the leaves to expand. Pour in hot water, steep, then remove the strainer before pouring.
- Capacity
- 1250 ml / 40.5 oz, makes 5-6 cups of tea
- Material
- Cast iron body, enamel-glazed inside; stainless steel strainer basket
- Dimensions
- Length 7 in, diameter 6.25 in, height 8 in (with handle)
- Weight
- 1622 g
- Includes
- Lid, stainless steel strainer basket
- Tea amount
- 2-3 g of tea leaves per 200-250 ml of water
- Heat use
- Not for use over any heat source
- Care
- Empty after use, rinse with warm water, pat dry right away and air dry upside down in a ventilated place. Do not use soap, detergent or abrasive scrubbers. Do not leave tea or water in the pot overnig
- Cautions
- Do not pour cold water into a hot pot. Not suitable for dishwasher or microwave.