Tetu Cast Iron Kyusu Teapot

Description

I am a Tetu Cast Iron Kyusu Teapot. Here is my handle, here is my spout. I’m here to show you what tea’s all about.

Curator’s Notes

The name of this piece is Kyusu, which traditionally means teapot, and often the word refers to one with a side handle. This one’s a bit confusing because it has a handle on top (still technically a kyusu) and it has a contemporary shape that makes it look like a kettle. Semantics aside, we love it! You can use it to brew loose leaf tea as it cleverly includes a stainless steel strainer.

Tetu Cast Iron Kyusu Teapot was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker

Maker: Tetu

Designer: Makoto Koizumi

Specifications

Dimensions: 6” (w) x 4.8” (l) x 5.5” (h) or 152.4mm (w) x 121.92mm (l) x 139.7mm (h)

Weight: 2.84 Ibs or 1.28 kg

Volume: Approximately 0.56 L

Materials: Nambu Cast Iron, Walnut lid, Stainless steel strainer

Details

• Made in Japan
• Good Design Award Winner
• Made from Nambu Cast Iron in the Iwate Prefecture
• Includes stainless steel tea strainer
• Do not put over a flame
• Using technique of “kanake-dome” whereby an oxide layer is formed on the inside of an iron kettle to prevent rust

• Thickness of around 4mm

• The cast iron is made by pouring liquid iron into a sand casted mold

• Interior is enamel coated

• Smooth, round walnut lid reduces overall weight

• Detailed spout tip designed for precision pouring essential for serving

• Cast iron handle folds down for easy storage