Vintage Gourmet ® Tetsubin Japanese Style Cast Iron Black Hobnail Teapot Set, Kettle 0.6L, Trivet, Cup & Saucer X 2

• A beautiful Tetsubin Japanese inspired Teapot Set from Vintage Gourmet
• Set consists of 1 teapot, 1 trivet, 2 cups and 2 saucers
• Decorated in a traditional black hobnail design
• Stainless steel mesh insert for loose tea

Cups, Tetsubin Japanese style Cast Iron black hobnail tea pot kettle 0.6 litre In short; - Tetsubin Japanese style Cast Iron Teapot - Black hobnail design - 0.6 litre - Height; handle up 16cm, handle down 11cm - Diameter; 12.5cm , with spout 15cm - Weight; 1kg empty Trivet - Your Japanese style black hobnail cast iron trivet 14cm diameter: At the base of the trivet are three legs covered with rubber. The trivets measure approximately 14cm in diameter and 2cm in height. Weight; 0.4kg Cast iron black hobnail tea cup and round coaster X2 In short; - Cast iron tea cup 0.15 Litre x2, 8cm wide, 5.5cm high - Hobnail pattern design - Cast coaster X2, 10cm diameter - Black enamel - Weigh empty cup 0.3kg, coaster 0.2kg Tray not included Cast iron teapots were originally created in ancient china. They were then adopted and developed by the Japanese in the 17th century into practical as well as decorative handicraft items sold under the name of Tetsubin. Through special treatments, impurities are removed from the cast iron during the production process. A coating of misty black enamel is then applied to help prevent the formation of rust. The pot has been decorated with a hobnail design in traditional black. Instructions for use: 1) Before using to brew tea, boil a pot of water and pour it out to prepare the pot for use. 2) After each use, make sure that the pot is clean and dry to prevent the formation of rust. If water is left in the pot, chemicals from the minerals in the water may eventually erode the enamel coating. 3) Tea should not be left in the pot overnight. 4) In the unlikely event of rust, the pot can still be used. After cleaning the rusted area with a soft brush, boil used teabags or tealeaves. The tannic acid from the tea will react naturally with the iron producing a coating over the area. 5) Store your pot in a cool, dry place or put it on display. The strainer is 650mm high and 560mm in diameter.The pot holds about 500ml of tea.