Joyce Chen 22-Ounce Japanese Tetsubin Cast-Iron Year of the Horse Teapot, Saddle Brown

Description

Specially designed to honor the Chinese year of the horse and celebrate those born under that sign, the Year of the Horse Tetsubin teapot from Joyce Chen combines an earthy beauty with excellent functionality. Modeled on traditional Japanese teapots or "tetsubins," the piece features a broad, low body with a curved spout, a flat lid, and an arced handle. Stylized imagery of horses leaping and running decorate the body with a spare elegance, and a rich saddle-brown coloring completes the design. Crafted from cast iron, the Year of the Horse 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 22 ounces. Washing by hand is recommended. --Emily Bedard