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Kettles - Tetsubin
Traditional Tetsubin kettles for boiling water for tea, handcrafted at leading Nanbu Tekki foundries in Iwate: the centre of Japanese cast ironwork. Uncoated on the inside, the iron helps to mineralise and soften the water for a richer and sweeter brew.
Iwachu
High-quality tetsubin from Iwachu, the well-known Nanbu Tekki foundry from Iwate. Ironware from Iwachu has cult status in Japan, where the robust cast iron pieces are known for their outstanding quality and thoughtful designs.
Tetsubin Kyusu
A combination of tetsu kyusu and tetsubin, suitable for both boiling water and brewing tea. The interior features an iron-permeable coating to protect against rust.
Oigen
Stylish cast iron Tetsubin and trivets by Oigen, a 5th-generation family-run business from Oshu, producing durable Nanbu Tekki ironware since 1852.
Suzuki Morihisa
One of the original Nanbu Tekki foundries, Suzuki Morihisa has been creating first-class cast ironware in Morioka since the 17th century, across sixteen generations.
Satetsu Tetsubin
High-end tetsubins made of precious Japanese ironsand. Very resistant to rust, these whistling kettles feature filigree and are perfect for collectors.
Koizumi Nizaemon
Original Tetsubin by 10th generation Koizumi Nizaemon, founding family of Nanbu Tekki. Harmonious "turtle shell" shape with rounded hexagon, highly praised by German architect Bruno Taut. Coated only with natural lacquer from local manufacture as well as Ohaguro, for optimal iron permeability.
