Cast iron holds heat, which is the whole point. This pot is hob-safe on every hob type, induction included, so you can warm it through on the stove and then let the iron keep the tea hot through a second and third cup, long after a ceramic pot would have gone cold.

An integral stainless steel filter holds the loose leaf inside the pot, so you brew with whole leaf rather than bags and pour a clean cup.

The design is traditional Japanese, finished in green. The 800ml pot is cast with rows of small raised dots; the 1L carries a woven, wicker-like pattern. Wabi describes a beauty that's understated rather than showy - which suits a pot made to be used daily and left out on the table, not kept for display.

Specs

• Material: cast iron, with a stainless steel filter
• Interior: bare cast iron
• Capacity: 800ml (dotted) / 1L (wicker)
  
• Hob types: all hobs, including induction
• Care: handwash; dry thoroughly after use [confirm]