Cast Iron Kettle Ubakuchi Arare (For Direct Heat Only) – 1.1 L (Approx. 37.2 fl oz)

$450.00

Nambu Ironware Cast Iron Kettle – Ubakuchi Arare

This traditional Nambu Ironware (Nambu Tekki) kettle is crafted in Japan from cast iron and features the classic Arare (hailstone) pattern, one of the most recognizable designs of traditional Japanese ironware.

Nambu Ironware is a traditional craft produced primarily in Morioka and Oshu, Iwate Prefecture. Its history developed alongside the culture of chanoyu (the Japanese Way of Tea) during the Edo period, and iron kettles have long been treasured for boiling water for tea.

This is a traditional tetsubin designed for boiling water, not an enameled cast iron teapot. The exterior has a black baked finish, while the interior features a traditional kamayaki fired finish.

Water boiled in a traditional iron kettle has long been appreciated in Japan for its smooth, mellow character. The kettle is ideal for preparing hot water for matcha, Japanese tea, or simply enjoying sayu (plain hot water).

Product Details

  • Style: 9-Gata Ubakuchi Arare
  • Capacity: 1.1 L (approx. 37.2 fl oz)
  • Size: Approx. 16 × 18 × H 19 cm (6.3 × 7.1 × H 7.5 in)
  • Material: Cast Iron
  • Exterior: Black baked finish
  • Interior: Kamayaki fired finish
  • Made in Japan
  • For direct heat only

  • Important:
    Not suitable for induction (IH), microwave, dishwasher, or dish dryer. After use, empty the kettle and allow the interior to dry thoroughly.

Nambu Ironware is a traditional Japanese cast iron craft from Morioka, Japan, with a history of over 400 years.

It is best known for its heavy, durable cast iron kettles and teapots, often decorated with the arare (hailstone) pattern—small raised dots that help distribute heat evenly and add texture.

Nambu ironware is designed for everyday use. Cast iron kettles are valued not only for their long life, but also because water boiled in them naturally contains iron that the body can easily absorb.

Today, Nambu ironware combines old craftsmanship with modern convenience, including IH-compatible designs, and is widely appreciated in the U.S. and around the world as both a functional kitchen tool and a piece of Japanese heritage.


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