Cast Iron Teapots

Heavy, quiet and made to hold heat. Cast iron keeps the pot warm through a second and third cup.
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  • Golden tree cast iron teapot on a warm cream background

    Golden Tree Cast Iron Teapot with Infuser, 900 ml

    Golden Tree Cast Iron Teapot with Infuser, 900 ml
    £92.90  (Inc. VAT)
  • Plum Blossom Cast Iron Teapot with Infuser

    Plum Blossom Cast Iron Teapot with Infuser

    Plum Blossom Cast Iron Teapot with Infuser
    £59.90  (Inc. VAT)
  • Flat cast iron teapot in grey, with a ribbed body and cord-wrapped handle

    Flat Cast Iron Teapot with Infuser

    Flat Cast Iron Teapot with Infuser
    £115.99  (Inc. VAT)
  • Hobnail Cast Iron Teapot with Infuser

    Hobnail Cast Iron Teapot with Infuser

    Hobnail Cast Iron Teapot with Infuser
    £79.90  (Inc. VAT)

Cast iron teapots with infuser for loose leaf tea

A cast iron teapot changes the pace of a tea break. It feels solid in the hand, takes a minute to warm through, then keeps the heat for a second and third cup. The weight of the iron is part of the ritual. Every pot in this collection comes with an infuser, so loose leaf tea has room to open and there is no strainer to look for. Capacities run from 300 ml to 1.2 L, enough for a quiet cup on your own or a full table. Pour in water from the kettle, wait a few minutes, and serve slowly.

Japanese-inspired iron teapots: raised patterns, blossom and gold

Cast iron has a long place in Japanese tea culture, from the tetsubin, a kettle for heating water, to the tetsu kyusu, a pot for brewing leaves. Our pots borrow from that tradition in shape and surface, which is why we call them Japanese-inspired. That means clean lines, calm shapes and decoration that stays quiet. You will find a raised hobnail pattern, white plum blossom on dark iron, a tree traced in gold, and a low, flat shape in grey, black or green. Browse all of our Japanese-inspired teapots to compare the designs, then choose by eye first and by size second.

How to care for a cast iron teapot

Cast iron asks for a little attention, and the routine is short. For everyday tea, heat your water in a kettle and pour it in. After each use, empty the pot, take off the lid and let it dry completely, because iron left wet can show a little rust. Rinse with warm water only, without detergent, and keep it out of the dishwasher. Never heat the pot empty or cool a hot pot quickly with cold water, since sudden changes can crack iron. First-use steps differ from one pot to the next, so follow the care notes on each page.

Which cast iron teapot suits your table?

Think about how you drink tea. A smaller pot suits one or two people, a larger one makes sense when the table is full. If you pour for a pair, the Plum Blossom teapot has a matching set of two cups. They also make a good gift for someone who already loves loose leaf tea. Cast iron is poured into a mould, so small marks and slight differences in finish are normal, and no two pots look exactly alike. Questions before you order? Write to contact@ooloteaware.com and we will reply within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.