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Posted on Monday, March 14th, 2011 at 6:59 am
Cast Iron Tea Pots Are Great Gifts For Any Occasion
The most celebrated cast iron tea pots are the Japanese ‘tetsubin.’ You can find them online as well as in live stores. You can see them in various shapes; sometimes spherical, sometimes oval, sometimes square and even, occasionally, flattened. There are even those which are shaped like Mount Fujiyama with a flat base and the sides tapering as they reach the top. The iron itself is often embossed with images of flowers, bamboo plants and dragons. The modern ones are glazed with a porcelain coating, a fact that allows cast iron tea pots to be colored and designed in many interesting ways. Porcelain also keeps them from rusting. One such item might be a Japanese cast iron tea pot, a beautiful and long-lasting piece of functional art that would contribute to the home as well as brew some very tasty tea. The cast iron tea pot is also a great conversation piece, since its invention goes back to ancient China where cast iron was first invented and used to create weaponry and religious effigies. In addition, this type of tea pot would also make a wonderful wedding present and potential heirloom the bride could pass on to her daughter.
A really interesting gift would be a Japanese ‘tetsubin,’ as the traditional cast iron tea pots of Japan are called. Online is the best place to sample and purchase them because you can view more samples there. Most cast iron tea pots are reclining oval in shape with the tips of the oval forming the sides. At times, thy can be molded so flat as to resemble buffo’s. There are also spherical ones as well as square ones. You might even see a cast iron tea pot that is shaped like a flattened mountain. The iron may be embossed with different abstract patterns and filigree metalwork. Alternatively, you may see cast iron tea pots with flowers, bamboo plants and dragons molded into them. The modern ones are frequently coated with porcelain. This is to prevent the metal from getting scratched or rusting. Because this tea pot exhibits such a wide variety of aesthetically pleasing designs and hues, there are many enthusiastic collectors who have an extensive collection of both antique and modern “tetsubins”. You can either purchase one cast iron tea pot at a time or buy them in sets of three, four, or five. Newer, individual pieces can cost around $25, while an entire set may be valued at over one hundred dollars.
The process in making cast iron is not a quick process, which contributes to the cost of the item.
Starting with pig iron, which as to be re-melted, the manufacturers then have to mix scrap iron and small amounts of steel in with the melted pig iron, which is then poured into a mold for the tea pot. The cooling process is what gives the cast iron tea pot its fine quality as a tea brewing implement because if it is not uniformly cooled, the tea pot will have a rough surface and visibly imperfect cast. Contamination is another problem occurring in the process, such as porosity or flaws in the metal, which can produce a defective product. The ability to properly mix cast iron and fashion a beautiful cast iron tea pot is something that is learned only by practice and experience. Sizes of each tea pot can vary from small to a large pot which can contain over twenty ounces.
Giving someone the gift of a cast iron tea pot, along with the bamboo utensils necessary to clean it without causing any damage to the interior, would be an impressive offering and would also show the person receiving the gift that you actually took the time to find something artistic, unique and functional. Although you might find a store to purchase a cast iron tea pot in your area, it would be much easier to locate the cast iron tea pot you want on the internet. By shopping online at tea pot stores on the internet, you will be able to choose from a variety of reasonably priced cast iron tea pots that are decorated with many different colors and details, from delicate flowers to Japanese inscriptions, to vividly drawn dragons.
Add Asian style to your tea time with a cast iron tea pots, glass teapots, or yixing teapots that’s both functional and decorative.
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