Tetsubin Japanese Tea Kettle Kisen Takaoka Metal Craft Gourd Sho chiku bai Japan

(Size)   : Approx. W 15 x H 22 cm / 5.9 x 8.66 inch 

(Capacity) : Approx. 900ml

(Material) :  Iron / Lid : Brass

(Origin) : Made in Japan / Takaoka crafts

(Condition) : Brand new

(Note) :

Kisendo’s tea wares are made of high aesthetic value with generous labor and time. The way beauty of use is implemented turns any time with your guest into something truly tranquil.

Takaoka traditional crafts
400 years old foundry town. Takaoka's skilled craftsmen manufacture it one by one carefully by old fashioned manufacturing method.
Overseas, it was introduced through the 1862 London World Exposition and the 1867 Paris World Exposition, and art copper ware has established a firm position as an export product.

How to care
*When using a new iron kettle, be sure to boil hot water medium heat and throw away boiling water. Repeat that 2-3 times for remove iron odor.
(Hot water will be better taste after the 3rd time)
* After using iron kettle, empty iron kettle, such as transferring all hot water to the pot.
* Do not leave hot water after use. (This may cause rust)
* Transferring hot water with another container or put iron kettle on a stove etc. (Please be careful about heating an empty iron kettle)
* Use on medium to low heat when using IH or gas.
*Dry iron kettle firmly. Then remove the lid and dry the inside of iron kettle firmly.
* Wipe the copper lid dry after use.
If water drops remain, white marks may remain.
* When keeping iron kettle, rust may come out in a humid environment.
・ If you are worried about the smell even you boil the water several times at the beginning of use and throw it away, it is more effective to put the used tea bag and boil the water.
・A iron kettle will become more gloss and texture better if you use them daily.
However, if you do not dry it after each use, it may cause damage such as rust.
・ Dry iron kettle after use
In the case of charcoal fire, dry with embers. Still, it may become damage iron kettle too much heating an empty iron kettle.
There is no failure in drying with a hair dryer. Insert the mouth of the hair dryer into iron kettle where the hot water has discarded, and dry it with warm air.