cast iron teapot

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A cast iron teapot is a heavy, durable vessel for brewing or serving tea, traditionally associated with Japanese tea culture where they're called tetsubin.

The thick iron walls retain heat exceptionally well, keeping tea warm for extended periods.

Many feature decorative raised patterns on the exterior and are enameled inside to prevent rust: She poured from her grandmother's cast iron teapot.

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