Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to up my tea game for a while now. You know, get away from the basic tea bags and really enjoy the whole process. So, the other day I finally decided to get this cool-looking teapot warmer. It’s a black cast iron one, made by a company called Iwachu. Thing looked pretty solid in the pictures. It’s about 5-1/4, whatever that means, probably the size.
First thing I did was unbox it. This thing is heavy! You can tell it’s made of quality cast iron. The pattern on it is, like, this classic Japanese design, little dots all over. They call it “Arare,” which is kind of neat. It’s got a pretty simple design – a base where you put a tea light candle, and then this top part where your teapot sits.
- Unboxing and First Impressions
It looked a bit rough, so I gave it a good wipe down. And, I read somewhere that you should use some kind of oil to keep it in good shape, like, to maintain it. Oh, and someone else told me I should be using this for a kettle, not a teapot, something about the heat.
- Inspecting and Maintaining
Anyway, I put a tea light candle in the base, lit it up, and placed my teapot on top. The idea is that the candle keeps your tea warm for longer, so you don’t have to keep reheating it. Pretty neat, right? One warning I heard is that if I don’t maintain it, there is risk of the iron taste transferring to the tea.
- Putting it to Work
Honestly, the first time I used it, I wasn’t sure if it was making a huge difference. But, the more I use it, the more I realize it does keep the tea at a nice, consistent temperature. Plus, it just looks really nice on my table. It’s like, a little piece of art or something. And it’s surprisingly durable! It’s not one of those things that’s going to break easily.
- Results
So, yeah, I’m pretty happy with this Iwachu teapot warmer. It’s a simple thing, but it really adds to the whole tea-drinking experience. It’s like, it makes it feel more special, more of a ritual, you know? If you’re into tea, and you want something that’s both practical and looks good, I’d say give this a try. It’s definitely made my tea time a little more enjoyable!
- Final Thoughts
Iwachu Japanese Cast Iron Teapot Warmer
I think that’s what it’s called.
