Guide to our nanbu iron teapots
Nanbu ironpot is a lifelong item created from nature.
household essential that will last as long as we care for it with love.
Here are some tips and guidelines of welcoming the nanbu iron teapot in to your home.
About
The nanbu ironware has a high temperature oxidation method, an uncoated finishing.
Using the traditional technique, the inside of the pot was baked in high temperature (about 800 c/1472f). The light gray film generated by the process plays two roles:
-Preventing rust inside the iron pot
-Eluting iron moderately
If you scrape off the oxide film, it may cause rust, so be careful not to wash it strongly with a scrubbing brush or sponge.
The original color of the iron is silver, but once an oxide film is formed, it becomes light gray
Iron kettle cum teapot
A small iron kettle (with oxide film) that comes with a tea strainer.
It can be used as a teapot and for boiling water. Iron elutes inside the teapot.
The inside of Iron kettle or Iron kettle cum teapot is rough and light gray.
First use
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Lightly rinse the inside with water or lukewarm water (do not use detergent or sponge). Next, boil water with the kettle and rinse it out 2-3 times
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If you add a full amount of water, it will boil over, so make it at most 70-80% and heat the kettle over low to medium heat. To prevent water from boiling over, move the lid slightly or remove it
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When water is boiled, put the lid back on the kettle, hold the handle and the lid with mittens or a cloth, and pour slowly
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After each use, pour all the water until the very last drop and boil the kettle on a very low heat without water. The water inside will evaporate in about 30 seconds to 1 minute
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After the water evaporates, turn off the heat and let it cool. Gently wipe off any water droplets on the iron kettle or the lid with a cloth