Nambu Style Popular Hisago Teapot, Teapot, (black)

This is a handmade iron teapot made with care by Oshu Nanbu ironware craftsmen. Made in Japan for your peace of mind. It can hold about 2 to 3 cups at a time. The gourd pattern gives it a refined design. The handle on the lid is also gourd-shaped, making it a cute and exquisite item. If you wipe it with a cloth while it's still hot, the gloss will increase, and the longer you use it, the more charming the texture will become. Made of iron, it has excellent heat retention and durability. The inside of the body is enameled, so there is no need to worry about rust. It does not interfere with the color of the tea, allowing you to enjoy a pleasant tea time. When you remove the lid, you will find a stainless steel tea strainer. After brewing the tea, you can remove the strainer to prevent over-brewing. You can enjoy a variety of teas, including Japanese tea and herbal tea. Hard to break, it is popular as a gift or souvenir both in Japan and overseas as a lifetime item, and is also beautiful as interior decoration. Diameter: approx. 13 cm External dimensions: approx. 15 x 15 cm Weight: approx. 1 kg [If the outside becomes rusty] Wipe it with a cloth soaked in tea and wrung out, or polish it with a dry cloth soaked in wet tea leaves. In addition, you can prevent rust by applying cooking oil (such as camellia oil) to a dry cloth and gently rubbing it into the rusty parts. *Please note that the coloring may differ from the photo due to the many manual processes. *The inside of the teapot and the inside of the lid are enameled, so iron does not leach out. *Do not use direct heat, do not boil water. *The capacity is the full capacity. Q Can I put it on a fire? A No. It is not possible to heat it, as the enamel on the inside of the teapot may crack. Q Can I get iron by using a teapot? A Teapot does not produce iron. Most teapots are enameled on the inside, so iron does not come out. Q Why are teapots enameled? A When the tannins in the tea leaves combine with the iron, the hot water turns black. This interferes with the color of the tea leaves, so they are now enameled. Q Is there anything else I should be careful of? A Tea that drips from the spout may leave stains on the teapot or table, so wipe it off immediately and use a mat.