Hirameki cast iron teapot 80cl

Gold tortoiseshell style cast iron teapot Capacity 80cl Cast iron teapots are also known as Tetsubin in Japan. They were originally created in ancient China. Historically, in the middle of the 17th century, infused tea became popular in Japan, and Tetsubin type teapots or cast iron teapots became a kitchen item and a symbol of social level for serving tea. The heat retention properties of cast iron allow our teapots to keep tea at the correct serving temperature for up to 1 hour. The porcelain enamel interior helps preserve the taste of pure tea and allows for easy cleaning. Each teapot comes with a removable stainless steel strainer for easy brewing Handcrafted from 100% cast iron. Instructions for use and care of cast iron teapots: Before first use, rinse the teapot thoroughly with hot water. 1. Preheat your teapot: pour hot water into the teapot, swirl and discard the water 2. Add your tea leaves to the removable filter and place it in your teapot 3. Pour water heated to the correct temperature (depending on the tea), steep for the desired time, then remove the infuser 4. When you are finished using your cast iron teapot, wipe it with a dry cloth and remove the filter and lid to allow for proper airflow 5. Always let your teapot air dry NB: Soap, salt and oil should never come into contact with your teapot. Do not rub your teapot with an abrasive product. Certified without heavy metals harmful to health: without Barium Cobalt-free without copper lithium-free manganese free Zinc-free unleaded without Bisphenol-A The Luwei copper teapot is as pretty as it is nice to have. Iron was detected at 0.61mg/kg, well below the authorized maximum of 48mg/kg.