Tetsubin Year Of The Monkey Cast Iron Teapot Japan Tetsubin Tea Pot W/Diffuser
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:53063097 | Featured Refinements: Cast Iron Teapot |
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan | Handmade: No |
Culture: Japanese | Modified Item: No |
Teapot: 5" Diam. X 5" H X 6 1/2" L Item Weight : About 3 lbs. 5 oz. Signed in Japanese writing.
Known as "Tetsubin" in Japanese, cast iron teapots -- iron pots having a spout, a lid, and a handle crossing over the top, used for boiling and pouring hot water for drinking purposes, such as for making tea -- impart a Zen-like quality of peace and inspiration to the tea drinking ritual. ...Today, Tetsubin, with their fine raised relief designs are admired and collected not only for the quiet delicacy, but also for their ability to brew the perfect cup of tea. Tetsubins have been produced in Japan for hundreds of years. It is traditionally a handcrafted object that was developed as a utensil for use in Japanese tea ceremony. These cast iron pots are made by pouring molten iron into either clay or sand molds. Clay molds are used in the production of high-end artisanal Tetsubin products. Tetsubins retain much of the natural essential nutrients found in iron that infuse the water stored in them. Tetsubin teapots are also known around the world as some of the finest instruments for brewing a fine green, black, or oolong tea. This red iron teapot comes complete with a removable, stainless steal infuser. Its sleek black handle accents the rustic, grainy appearance of the kettle, evoking both class and console. The function of the Tetsubin is unique. It significantly changes the taste of water. When brewing tea using water boiled in Tetsubin, the taste of the tea becomes very mellow and sweet. In addition, thanks to the iron content of the tea pot, the resultant water gives us additional health benefits.- This red "Year of the Monkey" teapot is elegant and sets the mood for a relaxing environment. The teapot is made in Japan and has four embossed lively monkeys on the two sides of the pot. A monkey, in the Japanese tradition, epitomizes cleverness, skillfulness, flexibility, inventiveness and the ability to solve the most difficult problems with ease. - Stainless steel infuser included. - Black porcelain enameled interior is heat resistant and retains heat. Keep over a low flame and the tea stays warm. What "Year of the Monkey" means : The monkey is ninth of the 12 animals in the recurring 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. Every 12 years there is a Monkey year. In Chinese astrology, each year is associated with a Chinese zodiac animal sign and one of the Five Elements: Gold (Metal), Water, Wood, Fire, or Earth. Both the sign and element of your birth year are said to affect your personality and destiny.