

Monami 600ml Cast Iron Teapot — Hulu Black
Gourd-shaped silhouette, deep matte black

Slow mornings, unhurried afternoons, and a cup worth lingering over. We craft simple, lasting pieces for the kind of life where there is always time to sit, sip, and breathe.
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Gourd-shaped silhouette, deep matte black


The original Monami silhouette in black


Bamboo-wrapped handle, gold-accented lid


Teapot, 4 cups, trivet, tea tin — everything in one box


A magpie perched on plum blossom branches


Restaurant-grade heat retention; serves oven to table


Adjustable bamboo compartments


Solid bamboo spatula set
The Collection
Cast iron, bamboo and organic leaf — all sourced with care.
Limited Edition · 1200ml
Carved in low relief on a hammered 1200ml body, the Pine & Crane motif is a classical Chinese blessing for longevity. Each pot is sand-cast from a single mould, finished by hand, and tested for water-tightness before it ships from our London studio.
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Hand-finished olive green enamel over solid cast iron


A daily reminder, engraved: Be Kind


A flat, wide profile in muted olive


Plant-fibre head, solid bamboo handle
“The most quietly beautiful tableware I’ve owned. The 1200ml Pine & Crane has pride of place on the dresser — even when not in use.”
— Eleanor W., London · Verified customer
Stories, brewing notes & recipes

Journal · 2 min read
Before there was electric kettles, there was the tetsubin — a Japanese cast iron kettle that could brew tea and warm a small room at the same time.

Guide · 2 min read
Three steps, twice a year, ten minutes each — that's all it takes to keep a cast iron teapot in daily use for decades.

Journal · 1 min read
Bamboo grows a metre a day. It is harder than maple. It makes beautiful kitchen tools. Here is why we built half our line around it.
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