Quality and tradition.This cast iron teapot was made in morioka, japan by the iwachu family business.If you are a tea lover, this is a beautiful and practical object that will appeal to you.Its manufacture complies with very strict food quality controls in japan so that you can use it with confidence (see the public health certificate).It is certainly one of the best teapots on the market.A decoration inspired by japanese culture.In japanese, senbiki means "to draw a line", like the horizontal line that decorates this elegant teapot.Each iwachu teapot is made using an artisanal process of more than 60 steps, including:The interior and exterior molds are made by hand.Liquid cast iron is poured into the mould.When cold, the mold is broken to extract the teapot.All edges are filed.The interior part is enamelled.The outer surface is painted.After the paint dries, the teapot is carefully packaged.Iwachu has been making cast iron objects for over 100 years.When you buy your teapot, make sure it has the made in japan logo on the bottom, it's your guarantee of quality.