Japanese Style Cast Iron Teapot Set Tetsubin Kettle with Infuser | Iron Tea Pot with 4 Teacup Trivet for Stove Top, Handmade Gift for Friend (28 Ounce, Black,Enameled Interior )

I normally brew my tea Chinese, gung-fu style, which is great for one or two people. I wanted to get a tea pot with a greater capacity that could be heated on the stove top. I was intrigued by the unique design of this set, so I decided to order it. When I took it out of the box, I immediately noticed that this set is constructed of heavy duty coated cast iron. What I really liked was the design, and the fact that the trivet and cups also have the same, intricately detailed burnished art work. It is truly beautiful and unique, different from any of my other tea sets. I am very impressed with the quality of the workmanship and how artistically it is executed. Plus, the cast iron conducts and retains heat better than any other type of material you find in the kitchen. There's a reason why your mother loved her cast iron skillets and pans. In addition to its excellent conductivity properties, cast iron also becomes "seasoned" with use. Particularly with tea, the cast iron will enhance the taste of tea over time as it absorbs the tea's properties with each use. The capacity of the tea pot is about 3 1/2 cups, which is plenty of tea for the traditional handle-less tea cups, also made of cast iron. Unlike my small, expensive, and very fragile Chinese clay tea sets, which cannot be heated on the stove top, this set is virtually indestructible. Although I wouldn't encourage you to drop the cups or pot; if you did, the only thing you might break is one of your toes. This is just a really nice, complete set perfect for entertaining or just displaying. You just can't appreciate the detail and craftsmanship by looking at the pictures. You need to hold it in your hands to appreciate it's beauty and quality. For the price of a nice cast iron tea pot, you can get a complete, matching set of pot, cups, and trivet. I absolutely love this set and I'm glad I bought it. If you appreciate the art of Chinese, Japanese, or Korean tea, you will love this set, too.

I bought this tea kettle for my mom for our birthday and she loves it! The fact that it’s cast iron makes it even better! This is such a great purchase, something that is going to last for a long time. I love how you’re able to boil your lose organic teas in it as well! 10/10

Beautiful, functional, heavy and packaged beautifully

UPDATE March 12, 2021 (from Oct 22, 2020): Sigh... sadly the issue with enamel chipping has become my reality, as was shown in my first review. I have found more enamel flakes inside the pot. I fear there may have been more pieces falling inside while I was using it at one point. I don't know. I like this tea pot, albeit the cups are HOT when drinking from them. I had to use two cups (one inside the other) to sip the tea. I don't want to have to deal with enamel chips and pieces falling into the teapot going forward. So I returned it and have requested a refund (which I recieved). I'll look into a clay pot next time, no more iron and enamel pots. October 10, 2020: I didn't do enough research before getting this set. It's cute and it looks real nice (even if the paint seems to be coming off). Also, mine did not have the blossom stems painted. The instructions were confusing to me for First Use. I didn't know if I should put the tea INSIDE the pot or inside the infuser basket; So I put the tea inside the pot; then the pot kept overflowing; then I used the infuser basket; the pot overflowed again; so I used less water, but I wasn't certain if it would be enough to soak the tea. I eventually got it right and when the water was clear (enough) I set out to brew my first cup of tea. I brewed some Darjeeling tea using SmartWater. I never knew how the leaves expanded! OUCHY! That little cup got HOT after I poured the tea in! OUCHIES! (Let if cool off) Also, I've discovered that if I place one tea cup inside another (1 or 2, see picture) it significantly reduced the heat transfer. But, is this bad? Maybe it was my imagination, but the tea *seemed* to cool down faster? I didn't really notice any taste difference while using this pot (some reviews and blogs mention a "metal taste"). So I cleaned it out and went on to brew some Provence Rooibos tea with Fiji (and later Smartwater) water. However, while I was cleaning it I noticed little flakes came off from the rim of the pot (see pictures). [On a side note: that lid grasper is weak! It takes SKILL to lift he the lid. I wish it had longer and wider fingers to grab the lid. (See picture) As it stands it just slightly grabs the edges of the lid ball, but if you don't get it at the right angle the lid will slide off. Aaaand you won't be able to lift the lid if it's on a flat surface.] Anywhoo, I should have done more research into cast iron pots. The issue of enamel cracking and flakes are a deep concern for me. So far as now as I've only used it twice for tea (whilst boiling the water in a regular pot), and it seems fine. While this is styled after the Japanese Tetsubin, this seems to be made for Westerners (what with the enamel and all). I should have went with a clay pot or even tried out gaiwan or yixing pots. Oh well. I have now read that those are best (while you CAN place the teapot directly on the fire, as I did); it is best that you boil the water separately and use this pot to steep the tea. Which I do not seem to mind and should likely do going forward. Cya!

I recently received the blue cast iron teapot I ordered on Amazon, and I couldn’t be happier with it. I used to have one before but lost it during a moving . So I decided to get a new one . It arrived very well-packaged, with no damage at all, and the color is absolutely stunning—exactly what I was hoping for. I noticed that some reviews mention rust, but I think this often comes from not following the care instructions properly. It’s very important to read and follow the directions that come with the teapot to ensure it lasts a long time. Here’s how I use and maintain mine: • First, I rinse the inside with hot water. • I boil my water separately in a kettle (about 180°), since I don’t use the teapot directly on gas or induction. • I place my loose-leaf tea inside, then pour in the hot water and let it steep for about 5 to 10 minutes depending how strong you want your tea. • Once I’m finished, I simply rinse the teapot with warm water not cold and dry it thoroughly before storing it. With proper care, this teapot should last for years. Maintenance really is the key! For anyone new to cast iron teapots, I recommend reading the instructions carefully—you’ll enjoy your purchase so much more. Enjoy your tea time!