Tetsubin Teapots - A Shopping Guide

Tetsubin cast iron tea pot is a Japanese teapot that has been popular for almost a decade now. The Tetsubin (pronounced “tet-SUE-bin”) teapot is not only known for its durability but as well because of its unique decoration. According to the experts, the actual design has been influenced by the kettles of the traditional Japanese households of the 17th and 18th centuries.

These common kettles were made to look simple and undercoated and you could basically hung them on the side of the fireplace. They have been used only for boiling water and have never been set as a decoration at home. 1800 was the start of the new process of manufacturing these tea kettles, as they became more decorative to be more attractive among the consumers.

In ancient time in Japan, people were not actually tea drinkers. Most of the time people from high places and upper class were the only ones priviledged to have tea ceremonies. During these timey they preferred and used mostly ceramics, porcelain and bronze tea pots and tea cups. Since they were quite expensive, common people couldn't afford them. Nevertheless as time passed, when the Chinese method of tea brewing has entered the country and got introduced among the Japanese, Sencha or brewing with whole tea leaves has become gradually embraced by the Japanese. With the use of this process the tea drinking has been since spread to the people with different social status in life. It soon became affordable and around the 18th century people started to manufacture their fireplace kettles and turned them into the now known Tetsubin cast iron tea pot.

Today you can see different designed teapots from a fireplace kettle style to more brightly works of art. It has been said that Tetsubin teapots were developed into a cultural status symbol of its owner. The more elaborate the design art, the more high-status the owner is.

Indeed the Tetsubin teapot came from different roots however it  nowplays a huge and important role in most of the Japanese tea ceremonies. Tetsubin is used for preparing tea in Ryakubon, known as a small ceremonial setting requiring a restricted amount of tea ware. In Kaiseki in which the process is having a small amount of meal before the tea ceremony, Tetsubin is used with the meal upon serving. These are just few uses of this teapot in Japan, however regular and common people simply enjoy drinking tea using this teapot to keep the water warm.

The cast iron cookware has already proven its quality and durability over a decade now. Thus, purchasing a cast iron tea pot can give you the assurance of long lasting use. With the proper care and maintenance your cast iron cookware will definitely last and you can even share and give it to your grandchildren in the future.

	Aztec Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot with Trivet, 40 Oz Capacity Sale Price: $63.99
	This 40 ounce capacity Tetsubin cast iron Aztec design teapot comes with a matching trivet. This is a beautiful teapot with the color of sienna. Each teapot comes with a stainless steel mesh strainer insert, so you can remove the leaves after steeping, and the inside is lined with porcelain enamel...

	Iwachu Japanese Iron Teapot Tetsubin Silver and Black Goldfish Sale Price: $79.99 Used From: $39.76
	Japanese tetsubin (iron teapots) evolved from larger vessels used centuries ago to heat water for tea and provide warmth and humidity in the home during the winter. The goldfish depicted in this Iwachu original design symbolizes good fortune...

	Old Dutch 38-Ounce Cast-Iron Nobility Teapot, Moss Green List Price: $52.00 Sale Price: $32.35
	Old Dutch cast-iron teapots combine traditional Japanese styling and a modern aesthetic that result in very evocative shapes. Generously sized with a capacity of 38 ounces, the Nobility teapot forms a wide, flat shape, much like an upside-down bowl, balanced by a graceful spout and arching handle...

	Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot - Engraved Antique Design - Brews the Perfect Pot of Tea! List Price: $65.00 Sale Price: $39.95
	These cast iron teapots impart a Zen-like quality of peace and inspiration to the tea drinking ritual. In the mid-19th century, smaller ornately designed cast iron teapots began to appear for brewing and serving tea...

	Old Dutch Cast Iron Rhapsody Tetsubin Teapot - Lavender List Price: $74.21 Sale Price: $29.99
	Origin: China

	Iwachu Japanese Iron Teapot Tetsubin Gold and Cinnabar Goldfish Sale Price: $84.00 Used From: $42.39
	Japanese tetsubin (iron teapots) evolved from larger vessels used centuries ago to heat water for tea and provide warmth and humidity in the home during the winter. The goldfish depicted in this Iwachu original design symbolizes good fortune...

	Unity Tetsubin Cast Iron Tea Pot red List Price: $60.00 Sale Price: $38.00
	Old Dutch cast-iron teapots combine traditional Japanese styling and a modern aesthetic that result in very evocative shapes. The largest of the line with a capacity of 48 ounces, the Mythology teapot forms a wide, flattened sphere balanced by a graceful spout and arching handle...

	Large Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot Warmer Arr Black Sale Price: $24.95
	This is a very unique and beautiful cast iron Tetsubin teapot warmer. This warmer is made of strong, heavy cast iron, with a Black finish. The warmer has a grid on top for placing teapots and a tea light holder underneath...

	G&H Tea Services Otani Japanese Tetsubin 25-Ounce Teapot and Trivet, Red List Price: $59.50 Sale Price: $55.99
	Traditional Japanese cast iron teapot with infuser basket.

	Old Dutch 6" Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot Warmer Sale Price: $29.99
	This is a very unique and beautiful cast iron Tetsubin teapot warmer. This warmer is made of strong, heavy cast iron, with a Black finish. The warmer has a texture on top for placing teapots and a tea light holder underneath...

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