NATSUMI

Description

The design of this hand made cast-iron teapot is made of cherry blossom flowers that recall nature's importance in the japanese tradition. The teapot is enameled on the inside.

Before using your cast-iron teapot for the first time, it is recommended to follow the instructions below:

1. Fill with boiling water.
2. Discard the water and repeat this procedure 3 or 4 times.
3. While the teapot is still very hot, wipe it gently without rubbing with a soft cloth and let it dry completely in the open air.

To brew your tea:

• Pour boiling water into your teapot and discard the water.
• Place the required amount of tea into the filter provided for this purpose.
• Pour hot water over the tea until it is fully covered and replace the lid to retain the heat.
• Once the infusion time has been reached, remove the filter and serve.
• Cast iron preserves the aromas without altering them.

To care for your teapot:

• Routine care: clean with a soft sponge and soapy water, rinse, then dry.
• Occasional care to remove tannin deposits inside: leave to act a mixture of very hot water with added white vinegar or lemon juice or baking soda or citric acid. Empty the teapot, rinse with clear water, then dry. Repeat as many times as necessary.

Please take care to:

- Never place your teapot directly on a source of heat.
- Not use detergent; simply rinse the inside with hot water and immediately dry the inside and outside.
- No not leave water in your teapot and dry it thoroughly before storing it.

It is possible and normal for small spots of rust to appear. This in no way affects the quality of your teapot and is, on the contrary, a sign of tradition. To remove these marks:

1. Polish the cast iron with a cloth soaked in neutral oil.
2. Rub with a stiff brush until the marks disappear.
3. Remove any excess oil with a clean cloth.

These precautions are the same for any other cast-iron object.