Description: KAFUN CAST IRON LARGE TEA POT/ TEA KETTLE/ 600 ml Tetsubin ( KAFUN ) or cast iron pots were first used throughout Japan as kettles to boil water over an open fire and were usually hung above a hearth to also provide heat and humidity in cold weather In the mid- 19th century, as in fused teas, such as Sencha became popular, brewing and serving the tea to friends and family in a tetsubin also became very popular Serving your TEA: Although in the olden days the tetsubin was heated above an open Flame, NEVER heat your tetsubin over a stovetop, exposed flame, or microwave oven. **Heat the water in a separate conventional stainless pot and use your tetsubin for brewing and serving only. **Place tea in the stainless infuser. ** Adjust according to tea variety and preferred taste. **Pour hot water into the teapot, cover and allow to brew for 3 to 5 minutes. ** Remove infuser and tea leaves and serve. ** Leaves may by used again depending on the quality of the tea. Measurements: 6,5'' H with handle x 4''H x 6,5''W with spout x 3'' in diameter at across up x 3,5'' in diameter at bottom Weight: 3,27 Lb Capacity: 22oz = 660 ml Finial on the lid in shape of face Marked on the bottom with characters Tea Kettle is in very good vintage condition, some surface scratches commensurate with age and usage, some rust From An Upscale Estate Sale , New Jersey Sold AS IS ~ please refer to all pictures prior to bidding Please let me know if you have any questions. Please note- antique & vintage pieces are considered used, they are NOT NEW, Items are considered "AS IS" with normal wear due to age or condition. Please keep this in mind when you bid Please note - the digital images we display here have been carefully calibrated to insure the most accurate color representation possible. However, due to variations in different computer monitors, the image on your screen may vary from the actual product. HAPPY BIDDING!!! Item ***L219/F323 OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS: * Payment: We only accept Paypal payments shipped to a confirmed address. Payment is due within 3 days of purchase. * Combined shipping: We will gladly combine shipping for items purchased within 7 days. The items with the highest shipping rate are your first item charge for shipping/handling. Please wait until ALL of your auctions are completed within a 7 day period before you proceed to check out, or email us for combined charges. Payment for combined shipping/handling MUST be in one payment. * Shipping: We ship to Paypal's confirmed address only! Shipping handling charges are for lower 48 states. Buyers from other locations including APO please contact us for shipping charges before bidding .All Shipping and Handling fees and Item Insurance Fees are to be paid by a winning bidder. * Worldwide shipping The value of the merchandise will be declared for customs based on the final bid or purchase price. This is the amount that will appear on the invoice to assess customs duties, taxes, brokerage, etc. and is used to assess duties and other charges. Please do not ask us to declare a lesser value, or as a gift.* FEEDBACK: I did good packing for careful shipment and hope it arrived safely. Let me know, please, about delivery or, please, leave Feedback upon receipt of your item. Please contact me if there are any issues with you purchase and we will find a solution. * RETURNS: NO RETURNS I do accept returns on most items. (*Items may be returned within three (3) days of receipt if the merchandise was damaged during shipping(when you choose insurance) or if there was a major discrepancy in the description and photo) Please contact me within 48 hours after receipt of item. The buyer is responsible for the return shipping cost. GUARANTEE: I will pack securely so your order arrives safely; strive to provide 5-Star Service and earn Positive Feedback
Price: 76 USD
Location: Montclair, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-08-27T05:20:39.000Z
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Country/Region of Manufacture: China