Thursday, December 31, 2015

Best Christmas present. . .EVER!


Thank you, darlin' son Karl for a gift, which I have often coveted.
Tetsubin, or iron kettles, were originally used in the home to boil water.  These pots generally were not ornately decorated, as they were placed over a hearth to provide heat and humidity during cold weather. During the mid-19th century as infused tea drinking became more popular, tetsubin evolved from being a kitchen item to being a status symbol used to serve tea.  Some of these were even elaborately decorated with a high relief design or inlay of copper, gold, or silver.

The region best known for making tetsubin is Iwate prefecture, in Northern Japan.
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Haven't been blogging for a variety of reasons.  Tomorrow I am going to Mazatlán, Mexico for the month of January.  Please come visit me there at http://kate-mazatlanmexico.blogspot.com!                        

10 comments:

  1. what a great gift! happy new year!!

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  2. Rather pretty, Kate! Happy New Year!

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  3. Very pretty, Kate! Happy New Year!

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  4. Have fun in Mexico. Enjoy the warmth.

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  5. A nice present to make tea and a ver Happy New Year.

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  6. That is a beautiful little tea pot!

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  7. Enjoy your tea, have fun in Mexico, and Happy New Year!!!!

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  8. Well, I have learned something new. Nice pot. I got a tea kettle too! Mine is French :)
    Been wondering where you are. Will look forward to Mexico pics. Happy New Year! Janey

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  9. A gift after my own heart! You may recall that I have a small collection of these pots, including this one. I've loved them since my first tiny cup of Japanese tea poured from one. I treasure mine.
    Happy new year!

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