Japanese Teapots: Cast Iron, Glass & Ceramic
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A Japanese teapot is chosen first by its material: cast iron keeps tea hot for longer, glass lets you watch it brew and ceramic respects the delicate aromas of green tea. Our collection brings together cast iron, borosilicate glass and ceramic teapots, from 240 ml to 1.2 litres, as well as a complete Japanese tea set.
- Materials: cast iron, enamelled cast iron, borosilicate glass and ceramic
- Capacities: from 240 ml to 1.2 L
- On the heat: Nami teapot (gas) and Ume teapot (low flame)
- Tea set: 10-piece Ame set with a kyusu teapot
- Peace of mind: 60-day returns, tracked shipping
● Which Japanese teapot should you choose?
Ask yourself three questions: how many cups do you want to serve, do you want to heat water directly in the teapot, and which material do you like best? This table compares our models.
| Model | Material | Capacity | On the heat | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nami teapot | Cast iron | 800 ml | Yes, gas on a low flame | Tetsubin teapot-kettle, wave design |
| Ishi teapot | Cast iron, enamelled interior | 1.2 L | No | Large size, stone-like texture, copper-tone finish |
| Ume teapot | Borosilicate glass | 930 ml | Yes, low flame (not induction) | Built-in filter, raised plum blossom |
| Dobin teapot | Ceramic | 500 ml | No | 3 designs: Ryu, Kotobuki, Cha |
| Yama teapot | Ceramic | 350 ml | No | Tealight warmer included, 3 colours |
| Ame tea set | Glazed ceramic | 240 ml | No | Kyusu, pitcher, strainer and 6 cups |
● Japanese cast iron teapots: tetsubin and brewing teapots
In Japan, the tetsubin is a cast iron kettle used to heat water on the fire. Our Nami teapot follows the same principle: this 800 ml teapot-kettle goes on a gas hob over a low flame, then brews your tea. Its raised wave design recalls Japanese woodblock prints.
Enamelled cast iron teapots, often called tetsubin in Europe, are in fact brewing teapots: the enamel lining protects them, but they do not go on the heat. This is the case of the Ishi teapot, a 1.2 L teapot with a stone-like texture. Either way, cast iron keeps tea hot far longer than glass or porcelain.
● Glass teapots: watch your tea brew
The Ume glass teapot is made of borosilicate glass, a glass designed to withstand changes in temperature. It can heat water over a low flame (not on induction hobs), then brew your tea straight away. Its 930 ml capacity serves around 4 cups.
Transparency is its great strength: you watch the colour of the tea develop and know exactly when to serve. Glass does not hold on to smells or flavours, and its built-in spout filter holds back the leaves. Its raised plum blossom branch, a Japanese symbol of renewal, also makes it a decorative piece.
● Japanese ceramic teapots and kyusu
Ceramic adds no taste to the tea and is perfect for green tea. Our Dobin ceramic teapot, with its 500 ml capacity and top handle, comes in three designs: Ryu, Kotobuki and Cha. To keep tea warm at the table, the 350 ml Yama teapot comes with its own tealight warmer, in black, white or ochre.
The kyusu is the traditional Japanese teapot for green tea: its side handle, set at a right angle to the spout, lets you pour with one hand. You'll find one in our Ame tea set, with a 240 ml kyusu teapot featuring a tenmoku glaze and a wooden handle.
● Japanese tea sets: teapot, pitcher and cups
The Ame Japanese tea set includes 10 pieces: a kyusu teapot, a 230 ml sharing pitcher, a strainer with its stand and 6 cups of 70 ml. The pitcher collects the whole brew so that every cup gets the same tea.
Prefer to put together your own set? Pair one of our teapots with our 85 ml Japanese teacups, or browse all our Japanese cups and mugs. In Japan, tea is enjoyed in small cups over several successive infusions.
● How to brew Japanese tea in your teapot
Japanese teas don't like boiling water. Warm your teapot with a little hot water, then follow these temperature and brewing time guidelines:
| Tea | Temperature | Brewing time |
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| Sencha (green tea) | 70–80 °C | 1 min |
| Gyokuro (shade-grown green tea) | 50–60 °C | 2 min |
| Genmaicha, hojicha | 90–95 °C | 30 s to 1 min |
| Black tea, oolong | 90–95 °C | 3 to 4 min |
● Caring for your teapot by material
- Cast iron (Nami): rinse with hot water without washing-up liquid, dry with the lid open to prevent rust, never in the dishwasher.
- Enamelled cast iron (Ishi): rinse with hot water, dry thoroughly, never on the heat.
- Glass (Ume): hand wash in soapy water, a little bicarbonate of soda for tea stains.
- Ceramic (Yama, Dobin, Ame set): hand washing recommended, especially for wooden and metal handles.
- For all teapots: empty after use and avoid thermal shock.
● Giving a Japanese teapot as a gift
A Japanese teapot is a beautiful and useful gift for tea lovers and fans of Japanese culture. For a complete, ready-to-use gift, choose the Ame tea set; for a statement piece, the Ume glass teapot or the Nami cast iron teapot. Find more ideas in our Japanese gifts selection.
To complete your Japanese table: Japanese cups and mugs, Japanese bowls, Japanese knives and our full Japanese kitchenware range.
● Why choose Takumiya?
Takumiya is a French shop inspired by Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We select teapots and tableware with Japanese-inspired shapes and materials, and each product page clearly states the material, capacity and whether it can go on the heat. More than 3,600 customers have rated us 4.8/5, and you have 60 days to change your mind.
● FAQ: Japanese teapots
What is the best Japanese teapot?
It depends on how you use it. To keep tea hot for longer, choose a cast iron teapot; to watch your tea brew and heat water in the teapot, a borosilicate glass teapot; for everyday green tea, a ceramic teapot or a kyusu. As for capacity, allow around 350 ml for one or two people and 800 ml to 1.2 L for four to six.
What is the difference between a cast iron teapot and a tetsubin?
In Japan, a tetsubin is an unenamelled cast iron kettle used to heat water on the fire. Enamelled cast iron teapots, often called tetsubin in Europe, are brewing teapots that do not go on the heat. Our Nami teapot can be used on a gas hob, while our enamelled Ishi teapot is for brewing only.
Can a Japanese teapot be used on the heat?
Only if it is designed for it. At Takumiya, the Nami cast iron teapot can be used on a gas hob over a low flame, and the Ume borosilicate glass teapot over a low flame, except on induction. The Ishi, Yama and Dobin teapots and the Ame set do not go on the heat: heat your water in a kettle.
What is a kyusu teapot?
The kyusu is the traditional Japanese teapot, mainly used for green tea. It is recognisable by its side handle, set at a right angle to the spout, which lets you pour with one hand. Our Ame tea set includes a 240 ml kyusu teapot.
What teapot capacity should I choose?
For one or two people, a 240 to 350 ml teapot is enough. For two to four people, aim for 500 to 930 ml. To serve a group or keep several cups warm, a 1.2 L teapot like the Ishi is ideal.
Why does a cast iron teapot keep tea hot?
Cast iron is a thick, dense material that stores heat and releases it slowly. Tea therefore stays hot far longer than in a glass or porcelain teapot, which is handy for large capacities.
How do I care for a cast iron teapot?
Rinse it with hot water, without washing-up liquid or abrasive sponges, and never in the dishwasher. Empty it after each use and leave it to dry with the lid open. Unenamelled cast iron can rust if it stays damp: drying it thoroughly is enough to prevent this.
What temperature should I brew Japanese tea at?
Japanese green teas are brewed below boiling point: around 70–80 °C for sencha and 50–60 °C for gyokuro. Roasted teas such as hojicha and genmaicha, as well as black teas, can take hotter water, between 90 and 95 °C.
What is a Japanese tea set?
A Japanese tea set brings together a teapot and several small cups, sometimes with a sharing pitcher and a strainer. Our Ame set has 10 pieces: a kyusu teapot, a pitcher, a strainer, its stand and 6 glazed ceramic cups.
Can I return a teapot?
Yes. You have 60 days to return your teapot if it is not right for you. Shipping is tracked and our customer support team is happy to answer your questions before and after your order.
Updated on 17/09/2026
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