We are the Sole worldwide dealer for Koizumi Nizaemon tetsubin (excluding Japan & China).
Feel free to contact us for any indent order by the world-class tetsubin master, Koizumi Nizaemon.
History of Japanese Kettle Artisan "Koizumi Nizaemon"
The history of kettle artisan Koizumi Nizaemon closely aligns with the history of Nanbu Tetsubin. The first Nizaemon, Gorouhachi, was appointed as a kettle artisan to Lord Jūjirō Sunao in the second year of Manji (1659), marking the beginning of Nanbu Kama when he crafted tea kettles in the castle town of Morioka.
Furthermore, during the Hōreki era (around 1750), the third-generation Nizaemon, Kiyonori, conceived the idea of a convenient water-boiling vessel, giving birth to Nanbu Tetsubin.
During the Edo period, Koizumi Kiyonori served as the EXCLUSIVE kettle artisan for the Nanbu domain, producing all tea kettles and iron teapots. As a result, he came to be known as the "Okama-ya" (Great Kettle Shop 御釜屋) by the people. This name was adopted as the shop's brand, and to this day, the Koizumi family has inherited the title of Nizaemon, with the current head being the eleventh-generation Koizumi Takahiro.
Thanks to the patronage received, Koizumi Nizaemon kettles have gained high acclaim as "Nizaemon Kama 仁左卫门釜", which continues to utilize traditional techniques while incorporating the latest sensibilities and techniques, striving to create products that enhance your rich and fulfilling life.
Distinctive Features of Nizaemon Kettles:
Shaped and textured with the backing of tradition, Nizaemon Kettles exude a unique atmosphere and dignity. While cherishing the spirit of Wabi Sabi, and Yūgen, we create works that not only endure prolonged use and appreciation but also resonate with the new sensibilities of each era.
Nizaemon Kettles employ distinctive production methods and finishing processes. As they are used over time, the taste and color of the water improve.
Additionally, no special preparation is required before use, and they can be used from the first boiling. Water boiled in a Nizaemon Kettle possesses a unique mellowness, enhancing the flavor of beverages and food, and contributing to overall health.
Order lead-time:
Normal caste iron tetsubin is one year, and Satetsu Tetsubin is two years if there is no ready stock. Contact us for an ETA before you place an order.
