Mini Cast Iron Tetsubin ornate personal tea kettle

This beautiful little Tetsubin teapot will keep your water hot and allow you to pour an elegant cup of tea. It includes a stainless steel infusing basket for the loose tea of your choice. This collectable mini kettle is decorated with bamboo leaves, plum blossoms and gingko leaves. Cast iron teapots, first created in ancient China, were adopted by the Japanese, who created Tetsubin: graceful, elegant vessels for brewing and serving tea. Make of specially purified cast iron, they are symbolic of strength and unity. A coating of black enamel is applied to the inner surfaces to discourage rust. Includes complete brewing and care instructions.