Cast Iron Tea Pots

Cast iron tea pots were created in China and symbolize everlasting strength and unity. Cast ironware retains heat well, heats evenly and is noted for their beauty, outstanding quality and strength. Many cast iron teapots come with a removable tea filter and in many cases the interior of each pot is lined with porcelain to avert rusting.

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Tetsubin are Japanese cast iron pots that have been used for centuries. They have a pouring spout and are used for to boil and pour hot water when making tea. As with all cast iron cookware, there is an additional health benefit of iron is released into the water. They have a wide variety of sizes and shapes which makes them a must-have for collectors. A small tetsubin can hold about .5 litres of water while a large tetsubin can hold around 5 litres. Tetsubin are traditionally heated over a charcoal fire. The elaborate designs and patterns distinguish tetsubin from other cast iron tea pots. For example, one tetsubin has symbols representing each of the four seasons which is a mark of good luck. Other designs include black leaves, dragonfly and blossoms. Joyce Chen is a popular designer of tetsubin.

Cast iron tea pots are functional and beautiful.