Iwachu 480 161 Traditional Japanese Tetsubin Hobnail Tea Kettle Review

I've always wanted a Japanese made tetsubin teapot so I invested in this one. I think I could sip tea with the same taste from the cream teapot at the Dollar Store, but the weight of the teapot, the way it pours without dripping, even the heat that spreads across its surface, I love it experience easy.

The black enamel coating started to peel off when I rinsed the kettle before first use so I sent it back. As there are only two reviews for this particular kettle, I'm not entirely sure if the one I received was just defective or if it's more of a systemic issue. However, I was just checking out Revain and found reviews of other Iwachu products and it looks like this could be a common problem with this brand. I strongly advise against buying this kettle. It's too expensive to worry about bad…

One of the famous Japanese hardware manufacturers. This teapot comes with a premium, but it's made to last and is made in Japanese cast iron teapots. The quality is top notch and there is a guide inside that also shows you all the steps to make this cookware. Keep in mind that "Tsubasa" is not intended to be used on fire. There is a cover on the inside. Real tsubasa are made of uncoated cast iron and are used in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony to boil water. Water is poured into…