Joyce Chen 19-Ounce Japanese Cast-Iron Tetsubin Cherry Blossom, Chocolate

This Cherry Blossom Japanese Tetsubin is part of the Collector Editions Series which is a Joyce Chen exclusive. These Tetsubin (Cast Iron Teapots) with their exquisite relief designs are admired and collected not only for their quiet delicacy but also for their ability to brew a perfect cup of tea. Each hand cast, cast iron teapot comes with a stainless steel mesh infuser and is finished with porcelain enamel on the interior. Whether beginning or ending the day you'll find it easy to make your favorite beverage in one of these lovely and useful teapots. Safe for the stove top but beautiful enough to use as a decor piece this beautiful 19 oz Chocolate colored Tetsubin features cherry blossoms in relief. The cast iron keeps brewed tea extremely hot yet the interior porcelain enamel keeps the metal from interacting with the tea or imparting a metallic taste. Joyce Chen's slogan "Eastern Cookware for the Western Kitchen," reflects her focus on providing high-quality, versatile tools and products that have Asian flair, but can be used in a western kitchen. Joyce Chen opened her first restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1958. The restaurant flourished, and in 1973 a larger Cambridge restaurant was opened. Chen also began writing Chinese cookbooks and in the 1970s began hosting a cooking show on public television. She found that the selection and quality of Chinese cookware in America didn't live up to her high standards¿ so she developed her own. Today, Joyce Chen Products come from all over the Pacific Rim to bring the best of Asia to you.

Rich in color and pattern, the Cherry Blossoms teapot from the Joyce Chen Tetsubin line makes a fine gift for a frequent tea drinker or teapot collector. Great at its job as well as charming in appearance, the piece features a plump oval profile accented by a high, arced handle and curved spout. In tribute to the spring flower beloved in Japan, the teapot's body and lid feature a repeated raised cherry blossom pattern that is quietly cheering. A deep chocolate coloring completes the design.

Crafted from cast iron, the Cherry Blossoms teapot offers superior heat retention to maximize flavor during brewing and keep tea piping hot. The interior is coated with porcelain enamel to prevent the metal from reacting with the tea, and the infuser is stainless steel. Safe on the stovetop, the piece holds 19 ounces and should be washed by hand. --Emily Bedard