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Iron teapot “Dragon” blue

Dragon is a teapot which exudes the spirit of old times, and the unique production of iron teapots.

initially , these teapots were not used for tea preparation. Not until the Japanese developed their use and production. That’s when the cast iron teapots also known as Tetsubin became an essential part of the tea ceremony.

Later, these teapots developed and spread throughout the world, where they can now be found in a variety of colors. Unlike the original black teapot. The iron teapot of today resembles a tetsubin from the outside, but is enameled inside to make it more practical for preparing tea. Therefore, it should not be used for heating and boiling water, because the enamel coating could crack. In the West, these teapots are called tetsubin, although the Japanese call them tetsukiusu, to distinguish them from the original tetsubin iron teapot.

Older versions of tetsubin teapots are unglazed. And are only used for heating water, not for preparing tea in them. Boiling water is poured directly from them into the cup. Iron from the teapot penetrates the boiling water a little and changes the taste of the tea (adds sweetness and slightly extinguishes the bitterness).

Traditional black cast iron has a characteristic  pattern It is the most common pattern, in the form of dots in the teapot relief.

Volume: o.6l
Country of origin: China

Available in 2 more colors (green and red)