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As a functional kitchen item and beautiful accessory to enhance your home d√©cor, the cast iron teapot is a much desired item by tea enthusiasts and cast iron teapot collectors. Because it is made from cast iron, a type of metal which efficiently preserves and absorbs heat, it also brews great tasting tea because of cast irons ability to soak up all tea flavors that have previously been brewed in the pot and enrich other teas which are subsequently brewed in the teapot.  In addition, liquids heated in a cast iron teapot will remain hot for several hours, since cast iron is such a retentive type of alloy.

It is believed that cast iron was probably invented in 14th century China and was initially used to construct small statues and weapons such as cannon balls. When the Japanese people began the custom of drinking tea for ceremonies and other events, they adopted the use of the Japanese cast iron teapot-tetsubin-and  discovered how well the cast iron teapot was able to brew savory tea leaves as well as retain the heat and the flavor of the tea.

Cast iron was later implemented in the construction of steam engines during the 19th century industrial revolution occurring in England, which contributed immensely to the transportation of goods and the rise of capitalism. This was also when the cast iron teapot became considered a sign of wealth and status among the upper crust. Privileged women who owned such a teapot began to pass these down as heirlooms to their daughters when they got married, who in turn saved them and passed them onto their daughters as well.  

The ability to properly mix cast iron and fashion a beautiful cast iron tea pot is something that is learned only by practice and experience. Sizes of each tea pot can vary from small to a large pot which can contain over twenty ounces. 

To protect a cast iron teapot from damage, there are several precautions you should take when cleaning and storing it. Always wait until the pot in no longer warm to the touch before wiping and rinsing the pot.  Do not use dish soap on the cast iron as this could deteriorate the alloy and cause tea or water boiled in it to taste bitter. If you are going to place the teapot on any kind of surface, remember to put a trivet underneath of it in order to prevent scorch marks. Sometimes, but not often, a cast iron teapot will develop a very slight rust residue. This will not harm you, however,  if you ingest some of it. In any case, using a finely-bristled brush will easily remove the rust.  In addition, there is a chemical in tea leaves called tannic acid which blends with rust and creates a thin protective film over the cast iron which will virtually eliminate any subsequent appearances of rust.  There are actually tea aficionados who say they like the way tea tastes when served from a lightly rusted pot. Today, however, you can purchase modern cast iron teapots which are created with an enamel interior to prevent any possible build-up of rust.
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