Our Blue Bamboo Cast Iron Tea Set is made from sturdy iron. It has a matte cornflower blue finish and an enamel coating on the interior to prevent rusting. The body is cast with a bamboo design. Bamboo symbolizes endurance and perseverance in traditional Japanese culture. Cast ironware heats evenly and retains heat well and is praised worldwide for their beauty, strength, and superb quality.
Historically during the mid 19th century as infused tea drinking became more popular in Japan, “tetsubin,” or cast iron teapots, evolved from being a kitchen item to being a status symbol used to serve tea. Many nobles cherished their teapots as treasures and kept them in the family for generations.
Be sure to take a look at our matching cast iron trivets.
This product includes the following:
- 1 teapot (approximate capacity: 590 ml (20 fl oz)
- 1 removable stainless steel mesh tea filter (approximate dimension: 2 3/4" dia)
- Matching 5.5" blue trivet
- 2 matching blue cups
Cast iron teapots heat evenly and retain heat very well. They are praised worldwide for their beauty, strength, and superb quality. In addition to brewing tea, you can also use this teapot directly on stovetop to heat water.
Historically during the mid 19th century as infused tea drinking became more popular in Japan, cast iron teapots (tetsubin in Japanese) evolved from being a kitchen item to being a status symbol used to serve tea. Many nobles cherish their teapots as treasures and are kept in the family for generations.
Be sure to have a look at our cast iron trivets!
