Ikenaga Round Tetsubin Kettle - Japanese Cast Iron Contemporary Design

Features

Our Nambu Tekki Teｔsubin Kettle Features A Traditional Design, With A Unique Contemporary Rounded Shape. An Eye-Catching Wooden Lid Knob Is Designed To Stay Cool, Even When The Kettle Is Hot.

Use &Amp; Care

Here Are A Few Tips On How To Best Use And Care For Your Nambu Tekki Tetsubin Kettle:

• This Kettle Is Not Induction Compatible Due To The Bottom Diameter.
• This Kettle Is Designed For Boiling Water Only - Do Not Steep Tea Or Other Plants Inside.
• Prior To First Use, Rinse With Hot Water (Do Not Use Soap) For 2-3 Times, Boil Water In The Kettle And Discard The Water.
• Each Time You Use Your Kettle, Discard The Water And Heat On Low Heat To Dry It Completely.
• Do Not Wash Or Rub Inside The Kettle.
• Store In A Dry Location.

Background

Ikenaga Iron Works Co.,Ltd. Was Founded In 1937 In Osaka, Japan. The Company'S Line Of Business Includes The Manufacturing Of Steel Castings Including Alloy, Bushings, And Rolling Mill Rolls. Nambu Cast Ironware Is Produced In Morioka City And Mizusawa, Oshu City And Was Designated As A Traditional Craftwork In 1975. The Nambu Lords Invited Artisans From Kyoto To Promote The Tea Ceremony, Resulting In The Production Of Cast Ironware For The Tea Ceremony. All The Necessary Materials For The Production Of Cast Ironware Are Readily Available Locally In The Area, Such As Iron Sand, River Sand, Clay, Lacquer, Charcoal, Etc. The Cast Ironware Of Mizusawa Was Originally Developed About 900 Years Ago By The Fujiwara Clan.