Cast Iron Tea Kettle Japanese
Due to their extensive use in the west they are no longer referred to as Tetsubin but as cast iron teapots.
Cast iron tea kettle japanese. Historically the tetsubin was used to heat water over charcoal for the preparation of matcha but nowadays tetsubins are commonly used for brewing tea. Master craftsmen called kamashi oversee the entire process of making tetsubin. Japanese teapots and tea kettles are generally made of cast iron.
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They are used for boiling hot water especially for making tea. Cast iron teapot or what the Japanese call Tetsubin originated from Japan but now it has been widely accepted all around the world. A tetsubin is a Japanese cast iron teapot or tea kettle which is a traditional part of the Japanese tea ceremony chanoyu.
Traditionally used in Japan for Japanese tea ceremonies this compact sized 65l x 6 5w x 6h yet exceptional quality kettle is crafted from traditional Japanese Cast iron. Because tetsubin and kama are directly placed over a flame to boil water they may be more easily damaged than other types of tea ware. Kettles tend to be larger than cast-iron teapots and hold a larger capacity of water.
Many people refer to the cast iron teapot as a tetsubin. When Japanese people imagine the cast iron kettle of Nanbu tetsubin most people imagine the iron pot. Since cast iron kettles dont have an enamel lining.
These kettles are unlined and intended for heating water only. Nambu Tetsubins are Japanese cast-iron kettles. It is suprisingly light with very thin walls for cast iron.