A cuppa is one of the top 50 things that make our day – it’s official (-ish)

According to a new survey of 2,000 people, sunny days, a perfect boiled and a good cup of tea are three of the top 50 things that make our day. 

It would appear that the simple things in life can really make a difference.  As reported in the Western Daily Press, Sarah Loosemore, Customer Services Director of Interparcel which commissioned the research, said: "When we get caught up in stress of daily routine, a small gesture or surprise can make all the difference."

The top three things that make our day are:
1. Waking up to a sunny morning
2. Fresh bed sheets
3. Getting unexpected post

A morning cup of tea came in at number 15 – 17 places above ice cream and 35 places above getting a match on Tinder. Who’d have thought that?  

Get dad a proper gift for Father’s Day

This week, most dads will be saying the same things: “Oh, don’t worry about me, Idon’t really want anything. I’m fine.” And this is why most dads will end up with gifts like Now that’s what I call Dad Rock 15; a mug with World’s Greatest Dad on it (or as I received once, a T-shirt with World’s Greatest Mug on it); or a novelty Homer Simpson bobble head for the back of the car. 

Dads, it’s time to speak up. Kids, it’s time to think outside of the gift-shop/DIY-shaped box. Does your dad love tea? Well, look no further than Iron Kitchen for the perfect Father’s Day gift. There’s a teapot to suit all kinds of dads.

For arty dads: A beautiful IWACHU HIKIFUNE , as recommended by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. 

For practical dads: The solid and sturdy IWACHU SENBIKI.

For dads who really like their tea: Our brand new 1.2L IWACHU HIRA ARARE, 

For colourful dads: The dazzling IWACHU ARARE red,

For dads who like a little bling: Our new gold IWACHU HIRA ARARE

For dads who want it all: Our IWACHU ARARE Set with teapot and trivet

Iron Kitchen in the Japan Journal

Iron Kitchen founder Keiko Koga is interviewed in the latest issue of the Japan Journal in a feature entitled Selling Quality and Passion. To have a read of the report which also features comment from other high-qualityJapanese brands working out of Europe including Wagumi, IronHeart, and The Japanese Knife Company . Open up the pdf, please click here.

Iron Kitchen on Great British Chefs

After our appearance at Hyper Japan last year, we were featured on the Great British Chefs site. Writer Helen Best-Shaw said about our red IWACHU HIKIFUNE teapot that she “loved this beautiful sleek modern take on a traditional Iwachu Japanese tea pot from Iron Kitchen”.  You can have a look here. And of course, check out some great recipes from the site (especially those that go well with tea, like Nathan Outlaw’s flapjacks.

To read the article, visit http://www.greatbritishchefs.com/community/hyper-japan-2014-food-review

Iron Kitchen on Supergolden Bakes

Iron Kitchen was featured by the lovely Lucy on her wonderful site Supergolden bakes. We should have pointed you in the direction of her site earlier because the recipes are divine. Her cakes, cookies, breakfast and brunches go perfectly with a great cup of tea, served in an Iron Kitchen IWACHU HIKIFUNE teapot, of course.

Hyper Japan 25-27JUL2014

Everyone.

We will be at Hyper Japan.

This year, we will have our shop as well.

Please come and see our lovely IWACHU teapots!

This is a great chance to buy an IWACHU teapot.

You will definitely be able to tell the difference from other teapots.

Mother's Day is 15 March

Mother's Day is a week and a half away, so why not treat her to something special.
Chocolates? Really? For the woman who carried you for nine months? Flowers? You think that'll cut it? For the woman who fed you and clothed you? Scented candles? That's just lazy.
If you want to make her day extra special, then how about a beautiful blue IWACHU HIRA ARARE teapot - because all mums love tea, mums love beautiful things in their homes and all mums deserve the very best. 
Happy Mother's Day. 

Hyper Japan Xmas Market 14-16 November 2014

Again, we are going to Hyper Japan Xmas Market.

We will have new teapots and teacups.
Please come to see us as well as enjoying Hyper Japan.

We are looking forward to seeing you all.

We are on Telegraph

Iron Kitchen goes worldwide. Well, nationwide, at least. On Friday, we were very proud to be featured in the Concierge section of the Daily Telegraph - a luxury supplement, produced in association with Emirates Airlines. 

Please click Here to read the whole article.

Our gorgeous Redbrown IWACHU HIRA ARARE teapot was used to illustrate the feature and, you'll be pleased to know, it's still available for £75, while stocks last. 

Of course, everything that journalist Debbie Toms said is spot on. Our IWACHU selection of teapots are, indeed, "current" and "fashion-forward". They're also "vibrant" and  "made by craftsmen and quality is strictly maintained by a kamashi." In addition, they also make great tasting tea, keep your brew hotter for longer and, though we say it ourselves, are the best-looking teapots around. 

So, while it's lovely to have a ringing endorsement from the national media (thanks, Debbie, the Telegraph and Emirates), you'd be best off trying an IWACHU/Iron Kitchen teapot for yourselves - and don't worry if redbrown isn't your colour - we've got green, black, violetblue and more - with an even wider selection coming in soon.

To find out more about IWACHU and Iron Kitchen teapots, check out our website or get in touch with us at Twitter or Facebook . Always happy to have a cuppa and a chat. Arigato.

Iwate tea pot shoulder pads - hero style

This is Tetsujin gun riser - Iwate's local heroes. Check out the Power-Ranger type with the tea pots on his shoulders. See, these pots don't just make great tea but also fantastic defensive shoulder pads. Your Autumn/Winter 2013 wardrobe just won't be complete without a pair of teapot shoulder pads - so why not buy two?