Traditional Craftsmanship
Tea Ceremony Tradition
Artisanal Craftsmanship
The Tetsubin represents centuries of traditional craftsmanship. Handmade by Japanese artisans with a 900-year ironworking legacy, it boasts an elegant, spill-resistant design. The porcelain enamel interior ensures excellent heat retention and flavor enhancement. Its rust-resistant properties and foldable iron handle make it a durable heirloom.
While historically used for matcha preparation over charcoal, the Tetsubin now serves various tea-brewing purposes. It can be used over open flames or primarily to maintain liquid warmth and adjust water temperature for tea steeping. Its design combines functionality and aesthetics, elevating your tea experience.
The Tetsubin's creation honors tradition. A hand-drawn design guides the carving of a gypsum prototype, which becomes the mold for pouring iron. Artisans meticulously hand-pour iron at 2,800°F, focusing on pour speed and volume. The resulting iron pot undergoes careful hand-carving, resulting in smooth curves and edges. This intricate process ensures each Tetsubin's quality and authenticity.
TRADITIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP
The Tetsubin represents centuries of traditional craftsmanship. Handmade by Japanese artisans with a 900-year ironworking legacy, it boasts an elegant, spill-resistant design. The porcelain enamel interior ensures excellent heat retention and flavor enhancement. Its rust-resistant properties and foldable iron handle make it a durable heirloom.
TEA CEREMONY TRADITION
While historically used for matcha preparation over charcoal, the Tetsubin now serves various tea-brewing purposes. It can be used over open flames or primarily to maintain liquid warmth and adjust water temperature for tea steeping. Its design combines functionality and aesthetics, elevating your tea experience.
ARTISANAL CRAFTSMANSHIP
The Tetsubin's creation honors tradition. A hand-drawn design guides the carving of a gypsum prototype, which becomes the mold for pouring iron. Artisans meticulously hand-pour iron at 2,800°F, focusing on pour speed and volume. The resulting iron pot undergoes careful hand-carving, resulting in smooth curves and edges. This intricate process ensures each Tetsubin's quality and authenticity.
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HOW TO BREW SENCHA with a tetsubin
Step 1 Fill tetsubin with fresh, filtered water. Place directly on the stove to boil.
Step 2 Pour water into cups to warm the cup and cool down the water. You can also use a yuzamashi water cooler.
Step 3 Pour water over tea leaves. Recommended water temperature for this Sencha is 176°F (80°C). It typically takes 1 minute to cool to ideal temperature. The flavor will be lighter and sweeter when brewed at lower water temperatures such as 158°F (70°C). Try different brew times and temperatures to find your preference.
Step 4 Steep for 1-2 minutes. All of our teas can be steeped up to 3 times.