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Flat round iron kettle

Name: Flat round iron kettle
Brand: 煎茶 中国茶 台湾茶向け 日本の急須/茶壺専門店 東山堂
SKU: 48625811849497
Availability: InStock

¥41,800 JPY

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Flat-round iron kettle from Arai Kobo. It is characterized by its flat, rounded shape and beautiful surface.

Arai Kobo is an iron kettle workshop that has been in business for over 50 years, making traditional iron kettles one by one by hand. They believe that the kitchen utensils used every day are good for the environment and health, and continue to create tools for a rich life.

They don't use chemical paints and finish by baking real lacquer. This iron kettle will last a lifetime and can be used for a long time. As you use iron kettles, their luster increases and you can enjoy their changes over time.

Iron kettles absorb impurities in water. By boiling water in an iron kettle, the taste of the water becomes smoother.

Artisan: Arai Kobo (Yamagata Casting)

Size: Total length approximately 18cm (including spout), height (including handle) approximately 20.5cm, body height approximately 11cm, bottom diameter approximately 10.5cm

Color: Black

Material: Iron

Capacity: Approximately 1.1L (full) *Practical capacity is approximately 70%

Weight: Approx. 1.8kg

Country of manufacture: Japan

Packing: Paper box

Heat source: Open fire possible, IH cooker possible

(Depending on the type of IH cooker, heating may not be possible in rare cases. In that case, please use a commercially available disc-shaped metal adapter.)

Note: Not dishwasher compatible. The handle cannot be knocked down.

1. Pour out all the hot water in the iron kettle.

2. After use, remove the lid and let the residual heat dry the iron kettle.

3. When washing, do not use detergent, wash with water

Using an iron kettle is not difficult. It is important to use up all the boiled water, remove the lid, and let it dry naturally.

If you continue to use the iron kettle, scale (white or reddish-brown) will naturally form on the inside of the iron kettle, but this is not rust. Scaling is caused by lime and iron in the water. The iron kettle absorbs impurities from the water, making the taste of the water smoother.

The inside and outside of the iron kettle are treated with a lacquer surface finish to prevent rust, so please do not scrub the iron kettle with a scrubbing brush or hard sponge.

Rust is caused by moisture, oil, and detergent left inside. If the water tastes like iron or is cloudy, there may be rust inside. Rust can be reduced by adding tea leaves to hot water and boiling on low heat for 1 to 2 hours.

Yamagata casting has a long history, dating back to the late Heian period (around 1100 AD). Casting began because the sand from the river flowing through Yamagata City and the nearby soil were suitable for making molds.

"Thin and beautiful Yamagata casting"

Yamagata iron kettles, which evolved from tea kettles, are still used in tea ceremonies today, and are characterized by traditional patterns and a traditional lacquer surface finish. Because iron kettles are slightly thinner and lighter, they are easy to use, making them useful in modern life.

Arai Kobo is an iron kettle workshop founded in 1972. Each piece is carefully handmade using traditional techniques. For iron kettles, it is common for labor to be divided into processes such as casting, handle production, and lacquer finishing, but this workshop performs all processes in-house. They also handle maintenance of iron kettles, such as repainting lacquer.

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FAQ

Which type of of tea can I brew with the teapot?

It can be used for any type of tea. However, unglazed pottery is more likely to absorb the flavor of the tea leaves. By using different tea utensils for each type of tea, you can enjoy the flavor of the tea to the fullest.

For example, in the case of Japanese tea, sencha, fukamushicha, genmaicha, and gyokuro are all in the same family, but since hojicha has a strong roasted aroma, we recommend using a different tea utensil.

However, glazed pottery or porcelain tea utensils do not absorb the flavor of the tea leaves, so they are suitable for brewing various types of tea.

How do you wash a teapot?

Please wash the teapot with water, without using detergent. Ceramic teapots easily absorb detergent ingredients, which can affect the flavor of the tea.

Tea leaves remaining in the teapot are the main cause of tea stains. After brewing tea, we recommend removing the tea leaves once they have cooled and rinsing them with water.

Moisture remaining in the teapot can cause mold. Turning the teapot upside down will help it dry faster.

We do not recommend washing it in the dishwasher. Please wash by hand.

Can I remove tea stains from a teapot?

Here's how to remove tea stains.

1. In a bowl or pot, mix 24g of baking soda with 1 liter of water at 30-40°C.

*Do not use aluminum or Teflon-coated pots as they will react with baking soda.

2. Leave the teapot in the water mentioned in step 1 for 30-60 minutes.

3. Wipe off the tea stains with a soft sponge or cotton swab. Do not use hard sponges or brushes.

4. Rinse the teapot with water.

5. Thoroughly dry the teapot.

*Baking soda water may irritate your hands, so wear rubber gloves.

Can I return the product?

We do not accept returns unless the product is damaged when the package arrives.

Each tea utensil is slightly different and may have slight distortions or scratches. Please check the images posted on our online shop in advance.

If you have any questions about the detailed condition of the product, please feel free to contact us. We can send you additional images and videos of the product.

Do you ship internationally?

We can ship to the following countries:

China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines

Are the goods antiques or second-hand goods?

All the products in the shop are new. We sell products produced by potters and kilns in Japan.

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