Your Iron Kitchen ™ IWACHU ™ cast-iron teapot is handmade by some of Japan’s finest craftsmen. The IWACHU firm from Morioka in the Tohoku region in Northern Japan has been the largest producer of cast iron teapots and kitchenware in Japan for more than 100 years.

IWACHU products are renowned throughout the world for their beauty and craftsmanship. IWACHU combines traditional skills and modern technology to produce of unique quality, style and beauty that will grace your home for years to come.

All  IWACHU teapots displays the IWACHU trademark as a guarantee of their superior quality. When you buy your teapot, make sure that this trademark is present.

HOW TO USE IWACHU TEAPOT 

1. Before using your Iron Kitchen ™ IWACHU ™ teapot:

  • Thoroughly rinse the teapot with hot water

  • Pour away the water

  • While the pot is still warm, dry the teapot inside and out with a dry cloth

2. How to use your Iron Kitchen ™ IWACHU ™ teapot:

  • Fill the strainer with a teaspoon of loose tea (more depending on taste)

  • Pour boiling water over to just under the opening

  • Replace the lid

  • Leave to brew for 2-3 minutes

  • Pour out and enjoy

3. When using your teapot always note the following:

  • Never heat over a naked flame

  • When using a hotplate, keep at a low temperature

  • Never use in a microwave

  • Do not leave any tea in or water in the pot after use and dry thoroughly after each use

  • Avoid contact with salt or oil

4. How to clean your Iron Kitchen ™ IWACHU ™ teapot:

  • Wait for the teapot to cool

  • Do not use any washing-up product to clean the teapot, use clean water only

  • Take out the strainer and wash separately

  • Rinse the inside of teapot with clean water

  • Wipe the outside clean with a dry cloth

HOW TO USE IWACHU KETTLE/TEAPOT

If you use as a kettle…

After rinsing it, please fill with water to around 3/4 and boil the water. 

Please be careful not to put it on the hob without water.

If you use as a teapot….

Please rinse with lukewarm water first.

After use…

Empty any leftover tea quickly and rinse. Ensure that all water is removed completely.

Dry when it has cooled. If you leave any water, then this could cause rust.

**** Caution ****

• The kettle will get hot. Please hold the handle with care and do NOT touch the outside as this may burn your hands.

• Please do not use on the hob without water inside.

• Please be careful not to drop. When the kettle is hot, it is easier to break.

• Please do not cool the kettle down quickly. Don’t immediately fill with cold water after use.

• Please do not fill the kettle to the top with water as it could spill over when boiling. Please place the lid slightly to one side to create a small gap and to allow release of steam.

• Please do not place on an uneven surface. Please do not place directly on any surface after boiling. Always use the trivet.

• Please keep away from children.

• Please keep the outside of the teapot/kettle dry. Be careful not to allow tea to spill from the spout onto any surfaces. Please use the trivet at all times.

• Please use the trivet at all times. If not, this could discolouration and marks on tables or surfaces.

• After use, please wipe water completely off the kettle/teapot and keep it in the dry place or this could cause rust.

• Please do not rub the inside with hands or sponge. The teapot/kettle may show small spots inside after use it for a while, however this is normal and fine to use unless the water changes colour to brown.

• Please do not use in the microwave.

• Please do not use on an electric stove.