Tetsubin Cast
Cast Iron Tea Pots Are Great Gifts For Any Occasion
A really interesting gift would be a Japanese ‘tetsubin,’ as the traditional cast iron tea pots of Japan are called. Online is the best place to sample and purchase them because you can view more samples there. Most cast iron tea pots are reclining oval in shape with the tips of the oval forming the sides. At times, thy can be molded so flat as to resemble buffo’s. There are also spherical ones as well as square ones. You might even see a cast iron tea pot that is shaped like a flattened mountain. The iron may be embossed with different abstract patterns and filigree metalwork. Alternatively, you may see cast iron tea pots with flowers, bamboo plants and dragons molded into them. The modern ones are frequently coated with porcelain. This is to prevent the metal from getting scratched or rusting. One such item might be a Japanese cast iron tea pot, a beautiful and long-lasting piece of functional art that would contribute to the home as well as brew some very tasty tea. The cast iron tea pot is also a great conversation piece, since its invention goes back to ancient China where cast iron was first invented and used to create weaponry and religious effigies. In addition, this type of tea pot would also make a wonderful wedding present and potential heirloom the bride could pass on to her daughter.
The most celebrated cast iron tea pots are the Japanese ‘tetsubin.’ You can find them online as well as in live stores. You can see them in various shapes; sometimes spherical, sometimes oval, sometimes square and even, occasionally, flattened. There are even those which are shaped like Mount Fujiyama with a flat base and the sides tapering as they reach the top. The iron itself is often embossed with images of flowers, bamboo plants and dragons. The modern ones are glazed with a porcelain coating, a fact that allows cast iron tea pots to be colored and designed in many interesting ways. Porcelain also keeps them from rusting. Because this tea pot exhibits such a wide variety of aesthetically pleasing designs and hues, there are many enthusiastic collectors who have an extensive collection of both antique and modern “tetsubins”. You can either purchase one cast iron tea pot at a time or buy them in sets of three, four, or five. Newer, individual pieces can cost around $25, while an entire set may be valued at over one hundred dollars.
The relative costliness of cast iron tea pots is due to the complicated process of making it. First a mixture of iron and carbon fuel is smelted to produce pig iron. Then the pig iron is melted again. This time, scrap iron and bits of steel are mixed into it. When everything is evenly processed, the molten metal is poured into the tea pot mold. The way that the tea pot is cooled spells the difference between a quality cast iron tea pot and a reject. Just as important is the quality and purity of the metal that was used for the vessel. The absence of those two factors can produce cast iron tea pots that are poor in quality and are not durable. And the expertise involved in preparing the materials for the pot partly accounts for the value of the pot.
Starting with pig iron, which as to be re-melted, the manufacturers then have to mix scrap iron and small amounts of steel in with the melted pig iron, which is then poured into a mold for the tea pot. The cooling process is what gives the cast iron tea pot its fine quality as a tea brewing implement because if it is not uniformly cooled, the tea pot will have a rough surface and visibly imperfect cast. Contamination is another problem occurring in the process, such as porosity or flaws in the metal, which can produce a defective product. The ability to properly mix cast iron and fashion a beautiful cast iron tea pot is something that is learned only by practice and experience. Sizes of each tea pot can vary from small to a large pot which can contain over twenty ounces.
Giving someone the gift of a cast iron tea pot, along with the bamboo utensils necessary to clean it without causing any damage to the interior, would be an impressive offering and would also show the person receiving the gift that you actually took the time to find something artistic, unique and functional. Although you might find a store to purchase a cast iron tea pot in your area, it would be much easier to locate the cast iron tea pot you want on the internet. By shopping online at tea pot stores on the internet, you will be able to choose from a variety of reasonably priced cast iron tea pots that are decorated with many different colors and details, from delicate flowers to Japanese inscriptions, to vividly drawn dragons.
Add Asian style to your tea time with a cast iron tea pots, glass teapots, or yixing teapots that’s both functional and decorative.
Casting tetsubin kettles
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Old Dutch 1021MB 5 Pc Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Set Matte Black NEW $45.99 |
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Old Dutch 1021RD 5 Pc Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Set Red NEW $45.99 |
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16 oz Decorative Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot Black Bamboo w/ 2 Cups Gift Set $49.99 |
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Tetsubin Cast Iron Tea Kettle 3 Pots $23.50 |
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JAPANESE CAST IRON TETSUBIN TEAPOT SQUARE WITH STRAINER $29.99 |
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Cast Iron Sake Warming Pot / Tetsubin / Japanese / Dated 1967 $8.50 |
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Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Square 16 oz Blue – NEW $34.99 |
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Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Square 22 oz Blue – NEW $39.99 |
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16 oz Decorative Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot Rust Hobnail w/ 2 Cups Gift Set $49.99 |
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cast iron teapot Japanese Tetsubin dragonfly pattern 16oz Not-Chinese $89.00 |
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VINTAGE SIGNED JAPANESE TETSUBIN CAST IRON TEA POT FLOWER GARDEN DESIGN $9.99 |
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NEW Black Classical Tetsubin Cast Iron Tea Set Two Cups Japanese NIB $34.50 |
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Green Bamboo Tetsubin * Cast Iron Teapot 1.4L 47 fl oz $94.99 |
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JAPANESE VINTAGE TETSUBIN CAST IRON TEAPOT SIGNED RARE CHADO TEA CEREMONY SENCHA $149.95 |
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Maple Tetsubin * Cast Iron Teapot 0.8L 27 fl oz $90.99 |
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New Old Dutch 32oz Mustard Yellow Cast Iron CLARITY Tetsubin Teapot Teakettle $59.95 |
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NIB MOSS GREEN SAUCER SHAPE CAST IRON TEAPOT TETSUBIN W/ BAMBOO, PINE, SAKURA $33.99 |
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Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot and Trivet – Signed and Makers Mark $17.99 |
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Japanese antique cast iron tetsubin teapot Set of 2 $32.00 |
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Ume Plum Blossom Cast Iron Teapot Tetsubin 18oz TB76-06 J2549 $39.99 |
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EARLY JAPANESE TETSUBIN CAST IRON TEAPOT $9.99 |
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Black Shogun Cast Iron Tea Set Teapot Kettle 24oz Tetsubin 15465 $59.99 |
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Tetsubin 38 Ounce Cast Iron Blue Kettle – Never Used! $95.00 |
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Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Kettle 15oz Burgundy TB1-05R $38.00 |
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Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot 24oz Black TB2-08 $42.99 |
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Black Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Kettle 24oz 15349 $42.99 |
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Japanese vintage signed Ryubundou tetsubin cast iron teapot pot lid chagama nr $499.00 |
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Ocean Wave Tetsubin * Cast Iron Teapot 0.9L 30 fl oz $85.99 |
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Classic Nambu Tetsubin * Cast Iron Teapot 1.8L 60 fl oz $112.99 |
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Fire Brick Red Umbrella Tetsubin * Cast Iron 0.77L $75.99 |
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Vintage Tetsubin Japan Japanese cast iron tea kettle / teapot $9.99 |
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VINTAGE CAST-IRON JAPANESE TETSUBIN TEAPOT With TRIVET $89.95 |
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Cast Iron Tea Kettle / Pot Tetsubin with Stainless Steel Strainer Holds 18 oz $15.99 |
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BEAUTIFUL ORNATE Japanese Cast Iron Teapot (Tetsubin) w/ Trivet & Infuser $30.00 |
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20 oz Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot Metallic Basket Weave $49.99 |
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Japanese Cast Iron Pot tea set Black ARR w/ Trivet $38.74 Product Description This Cast Iron tea pot set is in Black color The set includes: 1 Tea Kettle (7.5″ Dia. 2.5″H), 16 oz 2 Matching Black Tea Cups (3″Dia. 2″H) 1 Removable Stainless Steel Infusing Basket 1 trivet “Tesubin” Teapot Cast Iron teapots were first created in ancient China. They were later adopted and refined by the Japanese into Tetsubin: Graceful, elegant vessels for brewing and servin… |
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Old Dutch 38-Ounce Cast-Iron Nobility Teapot, Moss Green $34.62 Unity Cast Iron Nobility Teapot Moss Green Finish Graceful elegant cast iron Tetsubin teapot crafted in the Japanese style. Inspired by highly prized antique Japanese cast iron teapots still in use today. Features a black enamel interior coating that helps prevent rust. Includes a stainless steel tea brewing basket for ease of preparation. For brewing and serving tea. Not intended for stovetop use… |
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Japanese Cast iron Tea Pot Cup Set Green Bamboo $29.30 A lovely example of the traditional cast-iron teapots known in Japan as tetsubin, this pot with its delicate, hand-cast, raised design highlighted in black is not only prized as a collectible, but also brews 20 ounces of tea perfectly. Its interior is glazed in enamel, so it won’t rust or corrode; nor will its stainless-steel infuser. To make soothing, full-flavored tea, simply spoon loose tea lea… |