Features:

• Old Dutch Nobility teapot; 38-ounce capacity
• Cast iron coated inside with black enamel to prevent rust
• Graceful upside-down bowl shape with textured finish
• Bamboo and pine design; available in choice of colors
• Stainless-steel infuser included; wash teapot by hand

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
This graceful Japanese-style vessel for brewing and serving tea has a 38 oz. capacity. Made of specially purified cast iron, the Tetsubin cast iron tea pot is symbolic of strength and unity. A coating of black enamel is applied to the inner surfaces to he

Amazon.com Review:
Old Dutch cast-iron teapots combine traditional Japanese styling and a modern aesthetic that result in very evocative shapes. Generously sized with a capacity of 38 ounces, the Nobility teapot forms a wide, flat shape, much like an upside-down bowl, balanced by a graceful spout and arching handle. The textured surface, available in a choice of colors, takes on a weathered appearance and displays bas-relief images of bamboo and pine. Perhaps a bit heavier than many teapots, the heft and visual richness lend noble contemplation to the act of making tea.

Iron teapots traditionally used in Japan are known as tetsubin, which were used to boil water as well as brew tea. However, the Nobility teapot is meant just for brewing, not for boiling on a stovetop. Old Dutch uses a specially purified cast iron for its teapots, and coats the insides with black enamel to help prevent rusting. Unlike ceramic teapots, the heavy cast iron retains heat wonderfully and won't chip. After use, the pot is best cared for when rinsed and dried by hand before storing. A stainless-steel infusing basket that hangs from the rim is included to facilitate brewing with loose tea leaves. --Ann Bieri

Rating : - Very nice teapot, you will also need tea kettle
This is a very nice teapot. The heavy weight and cast iron holds the heat well and makes a very nice cup of tea. A good cup of tea is kind of a ritual anyway since you have to pre-heat the teapot with hot water then drain it, put the tea leaves in and fill it with boiling water(or almost boiling for green and white tea.) After you have enjoyed your tea, you have to let the pot cool completely, then rinse and gently clean the pot, the cover, and the infuser with warm water only. I'd recommend buying a tea kettle so you can pre-heat the teapot and then prepare the tea with the minimum of fuss. This pot is pretty enough that my wife will let it sit out on the counter. If she wouldn't or your's won't it might not be worth the effort. If I had to dig it out every time I'd go with teabags but I'd still buy an electric kettle.