Nanbu Tetsubin - Cast Iron Kettle (Hisago / 1.2 L) Harumidori

Nanbu Tetsubin - Cast Iron Kettle (Hisago / 1.2 L) HarumidoriThis rustic Hisago (gourd) themed tetsubin has a beautiful botanical design relief incorporating gourds (in Japan a symbol of good luck) and leaves and has a gourd shaped knob on the lid. It has a traditional fixed handle. Safe for use on all elements including induction heating. Nanbu Tetsubin cast iron kettles for boiling water made by Oitomi tetsubin foundry in Oshu, Iwate. Oitomi was established in 1848 and produces tetsubin completely from design

Glazed ceramic / Ivory

L115xD90xH50 mm

Water: 70-100 mL at 80 °C

Tea: 3 g or 1 tbsp

rather than the usual reddish clay colours of the Tokoname region

plover birds (summer)

Asahi and Yabukita

dry finish

The lid can be used for holding an infused tea bag after use or for tea snacks

This traditional black cast-iron kamashiki (kettle mat/rest or trivet) for tetsubin with a stylish tetsubin motif is designed to protect both your tetsubin and tables and counter-tops from burns and damage

D75xH45xL100 mm

1 masking tape