This iron kettle is a representative example of the traditional Nanbu ironware.
The more it is used, the more its texture develops, and its appearance changes depending on the user.
Its refined form, which inherits traditional Japanese beauty, exudes a presence just by being there.
Incorporating it into your daily life can help replenish any iron you may be lacking.
Although a little pricey, a Nanbu iron kettle is a lifetime purchase. Please treat it with the intention of nurturing it slowly.
Iwachu products are of guaranteed quality, each and every one carefully crafted by artisans who have inherited the tradition.
Nambu ironware has always been a living, breathing part of everyday life, preserving its 400-year history as a traditional craft.
The reliable quality of Iwachu products is supported by the hands of artisans who have inherited the tradition.
Suitable for use on a casserole stove (not suitable for induction cooking).
The interior of the iron kettle is finished using the traditional kiln-fired technique. When boiled water is filled with iron, the iron dissolves into it, giving the water a mellower taste.
Kamayaki finishing: This is a traditional technique in which an iron kettle is baked at high temperatures to form a rust-resistant oxide coating on the inside of the kettle.
Due to the manufacturing process, unevenness in the coating may occur.
The oxide coating is effective in preventing rust, but it is not a complete rust prevention solution.
Even if rust appears, as long as there is no odor and the water does not turn cloudy brown, you can continue using it.
Body size (cm): 16 x 18 x (H) 18.5 cm Full capacity: 1.1 L
Material: Cast iron (exterior: black-baked finish, interior: kamayaki finish)
Country of origin: Japan
Compatible with gas stoves, not induction cooktops.
Iron dissolves into the water boiled in a Nanbu iron kettle, giving it a mellower flavor.
