- Old Dutch Harmony teapot; 24-ounce capacity
- Cast iron coated inside with black enamel to prevent rust
- Rustic cube shape with Asian-style loop handle
- Available in matte black or choice of colors
- Stainless-steel infuser included; wash teapot by hand
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Old Dutch cast-iron teapots combine traditional Japanese styling and a modern aesthetic that result in very evocative shapes. Holding 24 ounces, the Harmony teapot forms a rustic cube with a weathered-look finish available in matte black and a choice of colors. The perfectly flat lid features a wedge-shaped knob, and the Asian-style metal handle arches well above the pot. Not too heavy and not too light, the perfect heft and harmonious juxtaposition of cube and curve lend quiet contemplation to the act of making tea.
Iron teapots traditionally used in Japan are known as tetsubin, which were used to boil water as well as brew tea. However, the Harmony teapot is meant just for brewing, not for boiling on a stovetop. Old Dutch uses a specially purified cast iron for its teapots, and coats the insides with black enamel to help prevent rusting. Unlike ceramic teapots, the heavy cast iron retains heat wonderfully and won't chip. After use, the pot is best cared for when rinsed and dried by hand before storing. A stainless-steel infusing basket that hangs from the rim is included to facilitate brewing with loose tea leaves. --Ann Bieri
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24 Oz. Green Cast Iron Harmony Teapot
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4.0 out of 5 stars
excellent two-mug teapot,
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This review is from: Old Dutch 24-Ounce Cast-Iron Harmony Teapot, Green (Kitchen)
I bought this particular teapot for its size: 24 ounces is perfect for two large mugs of tea, which is what I want for breakfast. If the pot is heated with boiling water before brewing the tea, it will keep the second cup warm far longer than a ceramic pot of the same size. If you fail to warm the pot, the iron will suck the heat out of the tea, however, so you need to boil enough water to heat an iron pot. I have another Old Dutch iron teapot in a larger size, and it is much more decorative. This is quite attractive but not arrestingly beautiful like some of their pots. Both pots pour very well and do not drip. A stainless steel basket for the tea fits the opening of the pot. On this pot, the lid rests inside the opening, which has a lip at the bottom. The stainless steel basket rests maybe a couple of millimeters from the top surface of the pot on the interior lip below the lid. When the pot and freshly brewed tea are extremely hot, this can make removing the tea basket awkward. I use a couple of knives or spoons to pry it out without burning my fingers. In contrast, the larger pot has a basket whose rim rests on top of the edge of the opening and is thus very easily removed. The larger pot has a lid that rests above the opening as well. You might want to look at the pictures to see which lids seem to sit on top of the pot and which sit down in the pot if this would bother you. Tea brews best when the pot is full. Get the size(s) that match your usage. Old Dutch seems to combine excellent quality with good pricing.
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