All About Cast Iron Tea Pots


by SAPerillo - Date: 2010-09-09 - Word Count: 497 Share This!

For those of you who like to drink tea or collect teapot sets, you'll be surprised at how good a cast iron tea pot brews your perfect blends. They have long been used in Asian countries like Japan because they are highly efficient, and can keep the tea warm for long periods of time. They are also known as Tetsubin. They are a practical way to brew and serve your tea.

If you have a passion for tea, then a cast iron tea pot is a must. They can brew well, and are very durable. You'll be using your cast iron teapot for a very long time. Also, it has a lot of health benefits to add to the health benefits of your tea. It leeches a small amount of iron into the water when it is heated, making it infused with iron. Most cast iron teapots come with a tea infuser which helps get as much of the benefits as possible. You'll be able to get these teapots in a variety of different designs. Traditional Tetsubin iron teapots are very beautifully designed with elaborate drawings and embellishments. Some are even carved on. This is to make the teapot more presentable to guests. As we all know, Japanese entertain their guests by serving tea. It is a part of their culture. This is the main reason why most Japanese households own a well-painted cast iron pot in order to get the full benefits of tea.

Its not exactly surprising to know that cast iron tea kettle originate in Japan. While nobody really knows how it started, there are a few theories as to how it was developed. It is said that the Tedorigama was the predecessor of the Tetsubin. The tedorigama is a water kettle. However, in the 19th century, tea that has been infused became increasingly popular. Because of this, the Tetsubin or cast iron tea pot became a status symbol for the people of Japan. Some say that the particular type of tea pot was made from a simple pot used to boil water in. Whatever the true origins of it might be, the Tetsubin is still widely used to drink loose leaf tea, also known as Sencha.

Cast iron pots have a thin enamel coating on the inside so that the flavor of the tea will be preserved. They are a great way to serve and drink tea in, not only because of its beautiful, elegant appearance, but because it really brews tea better than any other kind of tea pot. It can keep your tea warmer for long periods of time because of the properties of the cast iron. It retains heat very efficiently. If you are an avid tea drinker, you should definitely invest in one of these. They are durable and will last you a very long time. They dont easily get damaged unlike ceramic teapots. They are easily the best choice for those who want something that can truly get the job done.

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