Iwachu Teapot Seigaiha Black and Gold 900 ml

Quality and tradition

This cast iron teapot was made in Morioka, Japan by the family business Iwachu. If you are a tea lover, this is an object that is both beautiful and practical and will seduce you. Its manufacture complies with Japan's very strict food quality controls so that you can use it with confidence (see the Public Health Certificate). This is certainly one of the best teapots on the market.

A decoration inspired by nature

The surface of this is decorated with the famous Japanese wave pattern Seigaiha. Traces of this traditional representation of the sea can be found as early as the 6th century. It is a symbol of tranquility and luck.

Each Iwachu teapot is made following an artisanal process of more than 60 steps, including:

• The interior and exterior molds are made by hand.
• Liquid iron is poured into the mold.
• When cold, the mold is broken to extract the teapot.
• All edges are filed.
• The interior part is enamelled.
• The exterior surface is painted.
• Once the paint is dry, the teapot is carefully packed.

Iwachu has been making cast iron items for over 100 years. When you buy your teapot, make sure it has the Made in Japan logo on the bottom, this is your guarantee of quality.

Did you know about green tea?

More than 1,200 years ago, the priest Saicho brought the first tea plant to Japan. Kissa Yokoji wrote in 1191: “Tea is a miraculous remedy for maintaining good health. Today, as yesterday, tea is the elixir that guides everyone who climbs the mountain of immortality.” It was first a drink reserved for the nobility, but during the Edo period (1603–1868) the tea ceremony and all the elements that accompany it, such as cast iron teapots, became very popular throughout Japan. Today, green tea is an integral part of the soul of the Land of the Rising Sun; the Japanese enjoy it at all hours.

Recommendations for use:

- Never expose the teapot to a direct flame: the enamel could be damaged.

- Never place it in the microwave or dishwasher.

- Wash it only with water; do not use abrasive materials or detergents, you could damage the interior and exterior surfaces.

Cast iron, enamelled interior, with stainless steel filter.