Ikenaga | Tetu Nambu Tetsukyusu Teapot

Ikenaga Iron Works Co.,Ltd. was founded in Osaka, Japan in 1937. Its line of business includes manufacturing of steel castings such as alloys, bushings, and rolling mill rolls.

"Nambu cast ironware is technically divided into 2 types though both are called the same: One is originated from Morioka City, where the Nambu clan built Morioka Castle about 400 years ago. They made numerous efforts for cultural development of their fief, inviting artisans from Kyoto to promote tea ceremonies. As a result, production of cast ironware for tea ceremonies started in the area.

The other type is originated from Mizusawa, Oshu City, located in the southern part (“Nambu” in Japanese) of Iwate Prefecture, where the Fujiwara clan established the Golden Culture and developed cast ironware."

This is a darling teapot. Absolutely perfect for those slow brews.

**Please note that our free shipping rates do not apply to our Cast Iron.**

Please do not boil with this teapot. This teapot should not face direct flame, only pour hot water into, not boil. Thanks.

Nambu cast iron can and will patina over time. This is not a flaw, this is naturally occurring  with cast iron. Keep dry and clean and this will last a lifetime.