| Known as "tetsubin" in Japan these traditional cast iron teapots were originally used for brewing tea over an open flame. They have since evolved as tea servers of an extremely decorative nature. Helen Chen personally works with Japanese artists to create a new commemorative Tetsubin Teapot to celebrate and greet each Chinese New Year. The Chinese believe the animal ruling the year in which a person is born has a profound influence on personality saying "This is the animal that hides in your heart." The teapot for 2002 features a raised running horse motif and is enameled in a distinctive "rusty" black finish. It comes with a stainless steel infuser for use with loose tea.Cast iron with non-reactive porcelain enamel interior Stainless steel tea infuser 7" x 8 1/4" x 5 3/4" h (with handle upright) Hand wash with no abrasives Do not use to boil water |
