Cast Iron Teapot 0.65L 12-465GD/AB

Iwachu, located in Morioka Prefecture, Japan, has been one of the most well known and respected manufacturers of modern Nanbu ironware. Today, craftsmen at Iwachu pay respect to this tradition by infusing each Iwachu product with precision handcraftsmanship throughout the manufacturing process. The production process of making Tetsubin usually consists of 64 to 68 steps. At Iwachu, most of this process is still done by hand and quality is strictly maintained and controlled by a master craftsman known as a “kamashi”. It requires at least 15 years to become a full-fledged craftsman, and 30-40 years to become a “kamashi”. CARE & MAINTENANCE FOR CAST IRON TEAPOT
1. Before using your teapot for the first time :
– thoroughly rinse the teapot with hot water
– while the pot is still warm, dry the teapot inside and out with a dry cloth
– then leave the teapot so the inside is well aired
2. When using your teapot always note the following :
– never heat over a naked flame
– never use in a microwave oven
– do not use any washing-up product to clean the teapot, use clean water ONLY
– do not leave any tea or water in the pot and dry thoroughly after each time you use it
– always wipe the outside with a dry cloth while the pot is still warm
– avoid contact with salt or oil
– never suddenly cool the teapot when it is still warm
– the inside of the teapot is glazed ,so choose kitchen utensils that do not scratch the glaze.
By doing so you will be assured years of enjoyment from this teapot.