| Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Kettles by Iwachu and other Nambu makers |
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Nambu Tekki (Nambu cast iron ware) came into beiing approx. 400 years ago
in the northern capital city of the Nambu clan (present day Morioka, Iwate
pref.). The tradition was protected by succeeding generations of Nambu
feudal lords and Iwachu remains the largest producer of cast iron kitchenware
in Japan today.
We offer two types of Nambu Tekki, kettles ( without enamel coated interiors) for boiling water and teapots (with enamel coated interiors) for brewing tea. Please see below for details.
* View the creating process of cast iron kettles (+ Casting tetsubin flash video)
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| Cast iron kettles ( for boiling water) |
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In the old days, cast iron kettles served multiple purposes in the home.They
were used to boil water for household use as well as for making tea. The
steam from the boiling kettle was also an economical way of providing extra
heat and moisture to the home in the typically cold and dry winters.It
is believed that water boiled in vast iron kettles absorbs the iron, a
definite plus for those who feel their diets are iron-deficient. It is recommended that you fill only up to 75% of the total volume as water tends to spill over while boiling. Please bear this in mind while making your selection. |
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The items featured on this page are produced for the Japanese market. It has recently come to our attention that Nambu Tekki kettles with enamel coated interiors are being made for the export market. This has the advantage of improving rust resistancy, however it can also be argued that that water boiled in an uncoated kettle has a much softer taste. |
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Cast iron teapots (for brewing tea) Why use a cast iron teapot? |
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| One of the main advantages of using a cast iron teapot is that it is extremely durable. Looked after properly, your teapot should last you a lifetime. (See care instructions below). The superior insulating properties also mean that tea brewed in these teapots will stay warm for a much longer period of time . | |||||||||||||||||||
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All teapots come with a removable basket type stainless steel infusor.
The teapots on this page are made for the Japanese market and although they have enamel coated interiors, the inside of the lid is left uncoated, (unlike teapots made for the U.S. market which are completely coated on the inside). Drying the lid thoroughly with a soft cloth after each use will help to keep it free from rust.
They can be used on a hotplate over a low heat but should not be exposed to a naked flame. |
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