Enjoy Tea Time with family and friends. The simple Japanese style cast iron teapot is an adequate size for a few cups of tea.Teapot is built with an infuser for loose leaf tea to maximize the flavor and aromas and has a cast iron body to preserve heatAbout Cast Iron TeapotCast iron teapot can improve the quality of water, and the iron element content of boiling water is much richer, which is benefits to the human body.At the same time, the water boiled by iron teapot could have a high temperature, it can completely release the flavor and aroma of tea, which can improve and enhance the taste of tea.In addition, all of our iron teapots are made of healthy and high-quality iron, which has antioxidant and could improve the flavor of tea. The excellent heat-retaining properties of the cast iron will also keep your tea at proper service temperature for up to an hour. So you can take time to enjoy your favourite brew. Care of your cast iron teapot will give you a lifetime of tea drinking pleasure. Therefore, we provide simple and clear instructions on how to maintain cast iron teapots.1. To preserve the look of your teapot, we recommend washing by hand in warm soapy water. 2. Not to fully fill the tea pot as it would lead to spillage of tea. 3. Please ensure that the lid fully fits onto the tea pot before adding liquid as no liquid be able to escape and leak.4. Whilst the teapot is dishwasher safe, handwashing is recommended to retain the optimal quality. This would prevent the rust issue identified.Precautions for first use:- Before first use, put 5-10 grams of tea into the cast iron teapot and brewing for about 10 minutes.- A tannin film will cover the interior, which is the reaction of tannin from tea leaves and Fe2+ from the iron teapot, and it will help remove the odor and protect the teapot from rusting.- Pour away the water afte