Irashai Services Ltd
52 Boyn Valley Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 4ED
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Teapots - Cast Iron
The manufacturer, Oigen, has been producing cast iron products for over 150 years from Mizusawa City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, a region famous for cast iron wares.

The **tetsubin is still produced using traditional artisan methods, which can for the senior artisan take up to 35 years. Hand made tetsubin has been recognised as a traditional handmade art since 1975. For those kettles and teapots which have been totally handmade, a gold label is attached with each teapot or kettle sold, proving it's authenticity.

It is believed that if you heat water in a Tetsubin, it will make the water taste “milder”.

Individual and trade orders are welcome.

Product Characteristics
  • Construction - Cast Iron with an enamelled interior. Stainless Steel strainer
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  • Cleaning - NOT RECOMMENDED for Dishwasher. Hand wash - mild detergent. No scouring. Dry IMMEDIATELY

  • Country of origin - Japan

  • Cup sizes - vary depending on the size of the teapot - generally 2 small sized cups


Oigen Teapots are available directly from Irashai Services Ltd. Please contact Irashai Services on 01628 636082 for trade, wholesale and individual prices.

** Tetsubin - 鉄瓶) are Japanese cast iron pots with a pouring spout and handle crossing over the top. Traditionally used for boiling and pouring hot water for making tea. Why? Iron is released into the water, the water is appreciated as a dietary source of iron.

Tetsubin traditionally are heated over a charcoal fire. In the Japanese art of chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony).

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