{"title":"Oigen","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"oigen-nambuu-tekki-arare-teapot","title":"Nambuu Tekki Arare teapot 1.2 Litres","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Nambu Tekki (南部鉄器) cast iron, METI-designated traditional craft, Iwate Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- By Oigen, founded 1852, fifth-generation foundry, over 60 hand production steps per pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 1.2 litres, four to six cups; enamel-lined interior for steeping, not direct flame\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Compatible with gas and electric hobs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen four to six people gather at the table, a teapot needs to hold its own. The Arare does this quietly and with some presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArare (霰) means hailstone, and the pattern of raised dots that covers this teapot's surface earns the name: each small bead catches the light differently and gives the iron a tactile, almost stone-like character under the hand. Made by Oigen in Mizusawa, Iwate, using the same cast iron tradition the foundry has maintained since 1852, the pot is hand-poured in individually prepared moulds, then filed, textured and fired through over 60 production steps before leaving the workshop. Nambu Tekki is a METI-designated traditional craft, and full mastery of the process takes roughly 15 years. The enamel-lined interior is designed for steeping and serving, not direct heat. Cast iron distributes warmth slowly and evenly, keeping the pot at the right temperature from the first cup to the last. The wide, drip-free spout and curved handle make pouring steady and unhurried, even when the pot is full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA teapot that improves with use. The patina that builds inside over time is part of the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The handle will also get hot during use. Please use mittens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oigen 及源鋳造株式会社","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928499614039,"sku":"TEW-MET-OIG-001-M","price":219.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05094.jpg?v=1778176466"},{"product_id":"oigen-nambuu-tekki-itome-teapot","title":"Nambuu Tekki Itome teapot 360ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Nambu Tekki (南部鉄器) cast iron, METI-designated traditional craft, Iwate Prefecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- By Oigen, founded 1852, a fifth-generation foundry, over 60 hand production steps per pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 360ml, one to two cups; enamel-lined interior for steeping, not direct flame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Compatible with gas and electric hobs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good cast-iron teapot holds heat the way a thick wall holds warmth, slowly absorbed and slowly released. Pour the last cup ten minutes after the first and the temperature is still where it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Itome (糸目, \"thread pattern\") teapot by Oigen, cast in Nambu Tekki iron in Mizusawa, Iwate. Oigen has worked this material since 1852, now in its fifth generation, still hand-pouring molten iron at around 1,400°C into individually prepared moulds. Nambu Tekki is recognised by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft, and it takes a craftsman roughly 15 years to reach full competence. Each pot passes through over 60 production steps before it leaves the foundry. The Itome pattern, fine ridges running across the surface, strengthens the form and gives the pot a quiet tactile presence, something to notice each time you pick it up. At 360ml it brews one generous cup or two smaller ones, the kind of quantity that belongs to a morning with nowhere to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, brewing in iron is said to soften the water and round the taste of the tea. Worth trying for yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The handle will also get hot during use. Please use mittens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oigen 及源鋳造株式会社","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928499810647,"sku":"TEW-MET-OIG-002-S","price":138.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05089.jpg?v=1778175675"}],"url":"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/collections\/oigen.oembed","provider":"iromizu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}