Black Oigen Arare iron kettle with raised dots, a tall arched handle and a left-facing spout on a round cork mat.

Nambu Tekki Cast Iron Kettle, Arare, 1.2L

Name: Nambu Tekki Cast Iron Kettle, Arare, 1.2L
Brand: Oigen 及源鋳造株式会社
SKU: TEW-MET-OIG-001-M
Price: 219.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Material: Metal

Dimensions:
Length: 18.5cm
Width: 15.5cm
Height: 20.6cm
Volume: 1200ml

Gas / direct flame: Yes
IH: No
Dishwasher: No
Microwave: No
Oven: No

For first use, Oigen recommends hard water of around 300mg/L hardness where available. Fill the kettle to approximately 80%, boil for around 20 minutes with the lid removed, discard the water and repeat around three times to begin developing the protective mineral layer.

When boiling, leave the lid slightly open or remove it so steam can escape safely.

After use, empty the kettle while it is still warm and allow the residual heat to dry the interior completely.

Do not use detergent or scrub the inside, as this can damage the protective surface treatment.

Do not remove the pale mineral layer that develops with use.

The kettle, lid and handle become very hot. Always use a heat-resistant mitt.

At a glance

• Traditional Arare hailstone pattern gives the kettle the distinctive dotted surface associated with Nambu Tekki
• Unlined cast iron is designed to boil water directly over flame rather than simply hold brewed tea
• A protective mineral layer gradually develops inside with use and should be preserved rather than scrubbed away

This is a true Japanese cast-iron kettle, made for boiling the water itself rather than steeping tea inside.

Because the interior is unlined, water comes directly into contact with the cast iron as it heats. That is the defining difference between a traditional Nambu Tekki kettle and an enamel-lined cast-iron teapot: the kettle becomes part of preparing the water, rather than simply holding the finished tea.

Across the exterior is Arare, meaning “hailstone”, the traditional raised-dot pattern closely associated with Nambu ironware. The texture gives the substantial cast-iron body its immediately recognisable character.

The inside is designed to develop with use. Minerals in the water gradually form a pale layer known as yuaka. Rather than removing it, the layer should be left in place because it helps protect the iron from rust.

With a 1.2L capacity, it can prepare hot water for several cups of English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Japanese tea or coffee.

Made by Oigen in Oshu, Iwate, a cast-iron foundry established in 1852.

- The handle will also get hot during use. Please use mittens.