Cast iron teapots

Also known as a "tetsubin" in Japan, the cast iron teapot is undoubtedly the perfect ally for your moments of relaxation and well-being at home. Let yourself be charmed by its functionality, its unique benefits, and its timelessness at our more than century-old tea house.

Explore ourbeautiful collection of cast iron teapotscoming directly from thebest workshops in Japan, to offer you an authentic gift that respects the great principles of the traditional tea ceremony.

The cast iron teapot, an exceptional object with a strong cultural heritage

Although the cast iron teapot boasts Chinese origins, it has become a powerful symbol of Japanese culture. The Japanese transformed this object into an essential and iconic tea-serving accessory. Since the 16th century, the tetsubin has become a decorative object in its own right, thanks to increasingly sophisticated designs.

So, eachcast iron teapotfrom our catalog is carefully crafted by the very famous Maison Oigen, located in the Japanese city of Misuzawa. This locality owes its international renown to its artisans specialized in the creation of cast iron objects and in particular teapots with a refined aesthetic.

Since 1852, the Oigen foundry established by Oikawa Genjuro has been one of the most respected factories in Japan for the remarkable quality of its tetsubin. It perpetuates acraftsmanshippassed down over 5 generations through manufacturing imbued with authenticity.

Each cast iron piece is crafted from a unique, hand-shaped mold. The material used provides excellent heat retention and distribution, keeping the tea hot throughout the entire tea experience. These teapots also feature a metal filter, making it easy to brew loose-leaf tea every day. Their interior enamel also ensures durability and preserves the aromas of your favorite hot beverages.

Betjeman & Barton celebrates the Japanese tea ceremony with high-quality cast iron teapots

On theJapanese cast iron teapot market, the models of the Oigen foundry are characterized by varied designs, between elegant textures and traditionally inspired patterns. Our Tea House offers you a beautiful overview of this diversity through a wide selection of tetsubinhigh-end.

Choose the ideal room according to its capacity, between70 cl and 1.2 Lfor the models in our collection, and its style. Round, oval or square, these teapots certainly lend themselves to all desires. The “Natsume Arrare” and “Shokei Arrare” pieces, for example, feature a popular Japanese pattern made up of small raised dots, while the “Fujigata Cherry Blossom” teapot pays homage to the beauty of the sakura. Then select the color of your choice from the options available on each product page.

For aperfect tea ceremony, also adopt a colorful cast iron teapot rest, a teapot warmer or even a teacup and saucer duo. Delight a tea lover with these premium and refined accessories.