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 Old Country Rose Wrought Iron Garden Chair Teapot by Paul Cardew  US $16.49
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 CAST IRON TEAPOT US $9.99
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 Moss Cast Iron Tea pot 38 oz US $64.99
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 Black Cast Iron Kettle Tea Pot Japanese US $11.99
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 Japanese Mizusawa Iwate Cast Iron Cooking Pot Lid Trivet NOT TEAPOT US $19.99
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 VINTAGE CAST IRON PUPPY WITH TEAPOT AND BRASS BELL CAST DOOR STOP COLLECTIBLE US $19.99
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Tea Myths And Truths
As with any widely popular product, many myths about tea have materialized over the hundreds of years during which it has enjoyed its status as the world’s most consumed drink. A number of apocryphal stories concerning tea’s origin are popular, and still more tales of tea’s healing and nourishing properties, not to mention its role in mystical prognostication, provide a deceptive picture. While it is true that tea has antioxidant and diuretic properties, the ability of properly read leaves to foretell the future are, at best, wildly exaggerated.
Firstly, many people think that all tea comes from China, or China and India. While those countries produce by far the most tea of any, the crop also grows in Japan as well as nations in Africa and North and South America.
There is widespread confusion, and, therefore, a great deal of misunderstanding, about the different types of teas: white, green, and black. One often hears that these teas are from different kinds of tea plant; however, all true tea comes from the shrub-like Camilla sinensis, and the varieties arise in the method of processing and manufacture. White and green teas are generally steamed, while black teas are roasted and undergo oxidation, which provides them with their color and flavor. The popular hot beverages known collectively as herbal “teas” are not properly tea at all; they are made from a vast variety of plants, fruit, herbs, flowers, and spices, and are known generally as infusions, tinctures, or (from the French) tisanes.
Many partially correct views are spouted concerning the caffeine content of tea, especially as compared to coffee. Actually, depending on the variety of tea, water temperature, and brewing time, tea can have more, less, or as much caffeine as the same quantity of coffee. As a rule of thumb, though, a cup of tea has about half as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. It is also often asserted that green and white teas have little or no caffeine, and this is likewise an old wives’ tale.
One less common tea myth is that drinking tea can lead to iron deficiency because the tea somehow blocks the body’s ability to absorb iron. In healthy adults, this is not a concern; however, the natural diuretic properties of tea can exacerbate the problems of persons who already have such a condition. Such people should take care to only consume tea as an accompaniment to a meal.
Recently tea has garnered some attention for its rich antioxidant content. Antioxidants, it is true, help the body shed toxins and give a small boost to the immune system, but this is also true of a regular, healthy diet of fruits and vegetables. While the addition of tea to your daily regimen can provide a small addition to this effect, it should in no way substitute for good eating habits.
Of course, some common myths about tea contain a kernel of truth, as tea can be a wonderful addition to healthy living. As with anything, though, drinking too much tea can be harmful, and it should be consumed in moderation. Generally, though, tea with no sugar (or honey, or other sweeteners) or milk has zero calories, and is a tasty and rich addition to a balanced diet, as an accompaniment to food, and to enhance daily life.
cast iron teapots, kyusu teapots, and Yixing teapots are all good choices for steeping your favorite loose leaf teas.
Using Teapots : Cast Iron Teapots
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Old Country Rose Wrought Iron Garden Chair Teapot by Paul Cardew US $16.49
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CAST IRON TEAPOT US $9.99
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Moss Cast Iron Tea pot 38 oz US $64.99
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Black Cast Iron Kettle Tea Pot Japanese US $11.99
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Japanese Mizusawa Iwate Cast Iron Cooking Pot Lid Trivet NOT TEAPOT US $19.99
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VINTAGE CAST IRON PUPPY WITH TEAPOT AND BRASS BELL CAST DOOR STOP COLLECTIBLE US $19.99
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 Antique Cast iron Tea Pot Large US $45.00
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 17 OZ BODUM ASSAM CAST IRON TEAPOT TEA PRESS US $59.99
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 ANTIQUE JAPANESE MEIJI ERA OLD CAST IRON TETSU TEAPOT CHERRY PLUM BLOSSOM SIGNED US $125.00
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 JAPANESE CAST IRON TETSUBIN TEAPOT SQUARE WITH STRAINER US $34.99
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 McCOY TEAPOT KOOKIE KETTLE COOKIE JAR Cast Iron Look Cookie Kettle Jar US $11.99
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 New Japanese Brown Cast Iron Teapot 186 oz US $30.00
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 Cast Iron Teapot 32 oz Dusty Plum US $46.99
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 Cast Iron Japanese Tea Pot With Strainer Vintage Single Serving Scene on Front US $24.95 |
 Japanese vintage iron tetsubin tea pot arare patern US $37.00
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 CHINESE IRON BROWN FLORAL SMALL TEAPOT WITH STRAINER US $31.35
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 Copper Tea Pot w Antique Wrought Iron Pot Stand Real Nice Fancy Iron Work US $7.00
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 FLORAL TEAPOT IRON ON FABRIC APPLIQUES US $3.75
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 VINTAGE CAST IRON WAGNER WARE TEA POT KETTLE SIDNEY OHIO US $29.99
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 FLAME ORANGE VTG CAST IRON ENAMEL TEA POT HOT WATER KETTLE WITH BENT WOOD HANDLE US $7.99
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 ANTIQUE Copper KETTLE Tea POT Primitive BRASS Sweden STAND Cast IRON US $49.99
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 19th Century Swedish Copper Hammered Tea Pot With Wrought Iron LegsHandle US $49.99
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 Japanese Cast Iron Tea Set Teapot Kettle Bamboo ts7 06wr J2087 US $55.00
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 Lot of 2 Vintage Cast Iron Coffee Grinder Kettle Teapot Salt and Pepper Shakers US $1.76
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 Vintage antique tea kettle tea pot Cast iron US $30.00
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 Cast Iron Japanese Teapot set with 2 cups US $25.00
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 JAPANESE CAST IRON TEAPOT US $7.84
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 Cast Iron Tea Pot 16 OZ US $9.95
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 Antique Hand Painted 8 Cast Iron Bird Peak Campfire Kettle Teapot US $40.00
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 NIB MOSS GREEN SAUCER SHAPE CAST IRON TEAPOT TETSUBIN W BAMBOO PINE SAKURA US $33.99
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 NEW BLACK CAST IRON TEA POT JAPANESE STYLE 10 oz CAPACITY NEW IRON TEA POT US $19.99
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 Cast Iron Teapot Japanese US $39.00
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 ANTIQUE CAST IRON KETTLE POT TEA POT 8 WITH SUN FLOWER US $29.99
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 Japanese antique cast iron tetsubin teapot Set of 2 US $32.00
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 Roji Dragonfly cast Iron Teapot Japanese Nanbu Iron Studio w pedestal signed US $99.95
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 Kitchen Sign Iron Tea Pot and tile My Kitchen Prayer Unique US $3.99
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 Old japan Iron Teapot The stand of an iron teakettle set NEW Nanbu Tetsubin US $1.00
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 Japanese vintage signed Ryubundou tetsubin cast iron teapot pot lid chagama nr US $499.00
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 Cast Iron Teapot Tetsubin Warmer 6in Black 15364 US $29.99
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 TWO VINTAGE CAST IRON WALL HANGINGS COFFEE GRINDER TEAPOT US $2.89
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 ANTIQUE EARLY CAST IRON TEA POT WITH BRASS AND COPPER LID US $55.00
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 Vintage Tetsubin Japan Japanese cast iron tea kettle teapot US $9.99
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 Cast Iron Tea Pot unmarked US $45.00
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 Hobnail Cast Iron Teapot Teavana Used Lightly MINT US $30.00
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 Black Cast Iron Japanese Teapot w Trivet US $18.00
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 cardew teapotroyal doultonchinzgarden wrought iron chair US $99.99
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 Cast Iron Tea Pot BonJour US $24.99
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 Antique Japanese iron teapot US $29.99
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 Small Black Vintage Japanese Cast Iron Tetsubin Teapot Kettle US $7.95
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 Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot US $39.99
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 VINTAGE SIGNED JAPANESE TETSUBIN CAST IRON TEA POT FLOWER GARDEN DESIGN US $9.99
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 Japanese iron tea pot US $25.00
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 Antique Cast Iron Teapot Salesman Sample Lid Is Attached No Markings 35 in Tall US $29.99
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 Antique cast iron japanese tetsubin teapot Floral pattern US $20.00
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 VINTAGE FRENCH ORNATE CAST IRON TRIVET Cherry Red Teapot Hot Pot Stand US $12.53
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 Vintage Cast Iron 18 Teakettle Teapot Saucepan LID ONLY 5 3 4 Inches US $7.99
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 JAPANESE CAST IRON TEAPOT TETSUBIN NEVER USED COMPLETE US $16.50
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 Staub Cast Iron Square Teapot 075L 05Qt Black Matte New US $46.00
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 Vintage F W Cast Iron Tea Pot LOOK HEAVY DUTY OT US $.99
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 Japanese cast iron tea pot US $19.99
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 16oz Cast Iron Teapot in Green US $24.00
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 Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot and Trivet Signed and Makers Mark US $17.99
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 Japanese vintage small iron teapot NAMBU TETSUBIN Arare style 937 US $24.99
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 JAPANESE TETSUBIN VTG Antique Hand Made Cast Iron Tea KETTLE Primitive Teapot US $92.00
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 Japanese Vintage Nanbu Iron Tea Pot Good condition US $9.95
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 Vintage antique tea kettle pot Cast iron Oriental Taiwan teapot Lid Coil Handle US $29.99
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 Cast iron Japanese Tetsubin teapot US $39.99
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 IRIDESCENT TEA POT WITH LID AND CAST IRON HOT PLATE HOLDERS US $50.00
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 Japanese Asian Cast Iron Tetsubin 3 Cup Tea Pot Kettle Teapot Wicker Design US $12.00
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 EARLY JAPANESE TETSUBIN CAST IRON TEAPOT US $9.99
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 Old Cast Iron Tea Pot Read Discripion US $40.00
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 ANTIQUE SIGNED JAPANESE CAST IRON TEAPOT BRONZE COVER MEIJI ERA US $9.99
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 BEAUTIFUL ORNATE Japanese Cast Iron Teapot Tetsubin w Trivet Infuser US $49.99
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 JAPANESE VINTAGE NAMBU STYLE SIGNED RAKYU IRON TETSUBIN TEAPOT NR CHAGAMA NR US $11.50
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 New Black Cast Iron Tea Set Teapot 24oz Tetsubin 15463 US $55.00
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 1 2 scale cast iron stove Tea Pots and more included US $10.00
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 Vintage Art Nouveau Ornate Cast Iron Enamel Green Trivet Pan Teapot Stand French US $7.83
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 Vintage John Wright Cast Iron 6 3 4 High Tea Pot US $9.99
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 Vintage Svensk Koppar Handfortent Swedish Copper Teapot With Iron Legs Handle US $9.99
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 Aladdin lamp shaped Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Infuser US $34.90
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 NIB Primula Tea Pot Green cast Iron 28 oz loose leaf tea infuser dragonfly US $15.99
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 Aladdin lamp Shaped Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot Infuser US $34.90
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 Japanese Tetsubin Square Cast Iron Teapot US $29.90
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 Anitque Japanese Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot US $34.90
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 INVENTORY BLOWOUT NIB Japanese Black Cast Iron Teapot 10 oz capacity US $19.99
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 Mary Engelbreit Bowlies of Cherries Lined Ironing Board Cover Kitchen Teapots US $20.99
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 Black Hobnail Tetsubin Cast Iron Teapot 03L US $45.99
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 Cast Iron Teapot Tea Set Blossom Bamboo Golden Black Tetsubin G 011 06L R1 US $79.50
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 Black Shogun Cast Iron Tea Set Teapot Kettle 24oz Tetsubin 15465 US $59.99
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 Cast Iron Tea Pot US $35.00
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 Antique Miniature Cast Iron Erie No 2 Tea Pot Dollhouse Salesmen Sample Stove US $14.09
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 INVENTORY BLOWOUT NIB Japanese Brown Cast Iron Teapot 186 oz capacity US $29.99
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 Japanese Cast Iron Tea Set Teapot Kettle Dragonfly Blue TS4 07B J2103 US $55.00
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 Classical Cast Iron Hobnail Tea Set Teapot Cup TS10 05 US $45.00
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 NEW Light Plum Bamboo Cast Iron Tetsubin Tea Pot Kettle Set w TRIVET Stand US $46.88
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 JAPANESE OLD RYUBUNDO STYLE IRON TETSUBIN IRON TEAPOT ARARE TYPE BRONZE LID US $9.95
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 JAPANESE OLD SIGNED RYUBUNDO TETSUBIN SILVER INLAY GIN ZOGAN IRON TEAPOT NR US $1,195.00
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