Ikenaga Nambu Tetsubin Zuikou Black

Features

Discover The Traditional Nambu Tekki Tetsubin Kettle With A Unique Contemporary Design. The Eye-Catching Wooden Lid Knob Is Specially Designed To Stay Cool Even When The Kettle Is Hot.

Use &Amp; Care

This Traditional Nambu Tekki Tetsubin Kettle Is Not Induction Compatible Due To Its Bottom Diameter. It Is Designed For Boiling Water And Should Not Be Used For Steeping Tea/Plants Inside. Prior To First Use, Rinse The Kettle With Hot Water (No Soap) 2-3 Times, Then Boil Water In The Kettle And Discard It. After Each Use, Discard The Water And Heat On Low Heat To Dry The Kettle Completely. Do Not Wash Or Rub Inside The Kettle And Store In A Dry Location.

Background

The Ikenaga Iron Works Co.,Ltd. Was Founded In Osaka, Japan In 1937 And Specializes In The Manufacturing Of Steel Castings Including Alloy, Bushings, And Rolling Mill Rolls. Nambu Cast Ironware Was Designated As A Traditional Craftwork In 1975 And Is Produced In Morioka City And Mizusawa, Oshu City. Nambu Refers To The Nambu Clan Who Built Morioka Castle About 400 Years Ago And Encouraged The Tea Ceremony Which Led To The Production Of Cast Ironware In The Area. Mizusawa Cast Ironware Was Originally Developed About 900 Years Ago By The Fujiwara Clan.