{"title":"Tetsubin cast iron kettles","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTetsubin cast iron kettles\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tetsubin is bare cast iron with no enamel lining, made to sit over a flame and boil water. The trace iron it releases is part of the point: it rounds out the taste of the water, and the tea made with it. Ours are Nanbu tekki from Iwate, including pieces by Oigen and Iwachu. Not to be confused with an enamel-lined \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cast-iron-teapots\"\u003ecast iron teapot\u003c\/a\u003e, which is for brewing only and must stay off the heat. Care instructions are in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-take-care-of-your-tetsubin-cast-iron-teapot\"\u003etetsubin care guide\u003c\/a\u003e; see also all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cast-iron-teapots-kettles\"\u003ecast iron teaware\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tea-ceremony-items\"\u003etea ceremony items\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tetsubin","title":"Nanbu Tetsubin kettle Sakura","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\" class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5; border-left: 4px solid #212121; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eNanbu Tekki Tetsubin, Uncoated Cast Iron Kettle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA cast iron kettle for boiling water, with an uncoated interior that mellows the water's taste over time. Part of the Nanbu Tekki tradition. Explore more from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-cast-iron-products\"\u003eJapanese cast iron pieces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003e12cm diameter x 18cm height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eCast iron, no enamel coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003e1800g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eHandmade in Japan 🇯🇵\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding: 15px; background-color: #fff9c4; border: 1px solid #fff176; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry immediately after use, while still warm. Rinse with plain water only, no detergent. Use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.akazuki.com\/products\/cast-iron-trivet\"\u003ecast iron trivet\u003c\/a\u003e to protect your table. Not for microwave or dishwasher use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon Rakuten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":177993882,"sku":null,"price":274.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/5322\/products\/japanese_tetsubin2_ed02debc-d651-4170-b99c-60c7f2b92c14.jpg?v=1744188173"},{"product_id":"nanbu-tetsubin-jiyu","title":"Nanbu Tetsubin kettle Gidai","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\" class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fafafa; border-left: 4px solid #1a202c; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #1a202c; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eNanbu Tetsubin Gidai, Raw Cast Iron Kettle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn uncoated raw cast iron kettle for boiling water. The unlined interior gradually releases iron into the water and mellows mineral harshness. No enamel coating means strict no-soap maintenance rules apply.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003e1 cast iron kettle + matching lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eCapacity \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003e800ml, 2kg, 12.5cm base diameter x 17.5cm height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eRaw cast iron, uncoated interior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eRinse with water only, no soap or detergent ever. Empty immediately after use and allow residual heat to dry the interior. Never dishwasher or microwave.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eMade in Japan 🇯🇵\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon Rakuten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20234957893,"sku":"51120","price":241.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/5322\/products\/tetsubin3.jpg?v=1773738862"},{"product_id":"nanbu-tetsubin-jiyu-1","title":"Nanbu Tetsubin kettle Jiyu","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\" class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fafafa; border-left: 4px solid #1a202c; padding: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #1a202c; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eNanbu Tetsubin Kettle Jiyu, 1L\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 13px; color: #444; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA cast iron water-boiling kettle with an uncoated interior (no enamel lining). Boiling in raw iron gently releases Fe2+ iron into the water, which is said to soften the taste of green tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #eee; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; width: 35%; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eCapacity \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003e1L, 2kg, 17.2cm diameter x 21cm height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eInterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eRaw uncoated cast iron (no enamel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eHeat sources\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eGas, IH, electric. Not dishwasher or microwave safe.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eNo soap, no detergent. Dry immediately after use. Store with lid off to allow interior to air dry completely.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #555;\"\u003eMade in Japan 🇯🇵\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon Rakuten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33333224336,"sku":null,"price":274.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/5322\/products\/japanese_tetsubin_teapot3.jpg?v=1524096796"},{"product_id":"nanbu-kettle-yakitsuke","title":"Iwachu kettle Yakitsuke","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;border-left:4px solid #333;padding:14px;margin-bottom:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 5px 0;font-size:14px;color:#222;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eIwachu Cast Iron Tetsubin Kettle, 650 ml\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.4\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA traditional cast iron tetsubin kettle by Iwachu, made in Morioka. 650 ml, 1.75 kg. Uncoated interior releases Fe2+ iron into boiling water. Stovetop compatible. Find it alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cast-iron-teapots-kettles\"\u003ecast iron teapots \u0026amp; kettles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;width:35%;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003e1 tetsubin kettle + 1 steel strainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eCapacity \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003e650 ml, 1.75 kg, 14 × 14.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eInterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003eRaw uncoated cast iron (no enamel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eHeat sources\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003eGas, electric, IH induction. Not dishwasher or microwave safe.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003eNo soap. Hand rinse with water only. Dry immediately while warm.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003eMade in Morioka, Japan 🇯🇵 (Iwachu)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:14px;padding:14px;background-color:#fafafa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:3px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px 0;font-size:13px;color:#222\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Uncoated Raw Iron Interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Releases Fe2+ iron during boiling, said to soften and enrich the taste of green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px 0;font-size:13px;color:#222\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Iwachu, Morioka:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made by Japan's most recognized cast iron manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:13px;color:#222\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ 650 ml Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enough for 3-4 cups of tea per boil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon Rakuten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31490418049129,"sku":"12802","price":142.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/5322\/files\/3_e3ac80d8-a725-46ab-b372-ae9792264091.jpg?v=1775435052"},{"product_id":"nanbu-tetsubin-kettle-zen","title":"Nanbu Tetsubin kettle Zen","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:20px;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5;border-left:4px solid #333;padding:14px;margin-bottom:18px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 5px 0;font-size:14px;color:#222;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px\"\u003eNanbu Tetsubin Cast Iron Kettle Zen, 1.6L (Green)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.4\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA traditional cast iron tetsubin kettle in green. ×20.5 × H20 cm, 1.6 L, 2 kg. Uncoated iron interior. Stovetop compatible. Made in Japan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #eee;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;width:35%;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003e1 tetsubin kettle + steel strainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003e×20.5 × H20 cm (×8 × H7.8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eCapacity \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003e1.6 L, 2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eInterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003eUncoated raw iron (no enamel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003eNo soap, oil, or salt. No dishwasher or microwave. Wipe dry after each use. Dry fully before storage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;font-weight:bold;background-color:#f9f9f9;color:#333\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;color:#555\"\u003eMade in Japan 🇯🇵\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:14px;padding:14px;background-color:#fafafa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:3px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px 0;font-size:13px;color:#222\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Uncoated Raw Iron Interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Releases Fe2+ iron during boiling, said to enrich water for tea brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 7px 0;font-size:13px;color:#222\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ 1.6 L Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large enough for brewing multiple cups at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:13px;color:#222\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Made in Japan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional tetsubin kettle for Japanese tea preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Amazon Rakuten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42403932045531,"sku":"MT-202","price":301.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/5322\/products\/castironkettlemadeinjapan4.jpg?v=1773731696"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/5322\/collections\/collec_tetsubin.jpg?v=1788683887","url":"https:\/\/www.akazuki.com\/collections\/tetsubin-cast-iron-kettles.oembed","provider":"AKAZUKI ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}