{"product_id":"theiere-japonaise-ceramique-dobin","title":"Dobin Japanese Ceramic Teapot","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.description-seo{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:10px 0 30px}\n.description-seo h2{font-size:19px;margin:36px 0 12px;line-height:1.3}\n.description-seo h3{font-size:16px;margin:18px 0 6px}\n.description-seo p,.description-seo li{font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#333}\n.description-seo p{margin:0 0 12px}\n.description-seo ul{padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 12px}\n.description-seo a{color:#e03030;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}\n.description-seo .seo-dot{color:#e03030}\n.description-seo .seo-highlight{background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #e03030;padding:14px 18px;margin:22px 0;border-radius:6px}\n.description-seo .seo-highlight ul{margin:0;padding-left:18px}\n.description-seo .seo-price{font-size:16px;margin:0}\n.description-seo .seo-price s{color:#888}\n.description-seo .seo-price strong{color:#e03030}\n.split-section{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:50px;align-items:start}\n.description-seo .seo-table-wrap{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:14px 0}\n.description-seo table{width:100%;min-width:520px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px}\n.description-seo th,.description-seo td{padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;line-height:1.5}\n.description-seo th{background:#fafafa;font-weight:700}\n.description-seo .todo{background:#fff3cd;padding:0 4px;border-radius:3px}\n.description-seo ol{padding-left:20px;margin:0 0 12px}\n.description-seo .nw{white-space:nowrap}\n.description-seo .seo-faq{border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:6px;padding:6px 16px;background:#fafafa}\n.description-seo details{border-bottom:1px solid #eee}\n.description-seo details:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.description-seo details summary{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;position:relative;padding:12px 0 12px 26px}\n.description-seo details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.description-seo details summary::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:6px;top:50%;width:7px;height:7px;border-right:2px solid #e03030;border-bottom:2px solid #e03030;transform:translateY(-60%) rotate(-45deg);transition:transform .2s ease}\n.description-seo details[open] summary::before{transform:translateY(-30%) rotate(45deg)}\n.description-seo details p{padding-left:26px}\n@media (max-width:900px){\n.split-section{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:4px}\n.description-seo h2{font-size:17px;margin-top:30px}\n.description-seo p,.description-seo li{font-size:14.5px}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-seo\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDobin Japanese teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the shape of the \u003cstrong\u003edobin\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003etop-handle\u003c\/strong\u003e teapot found on Japanese tables. Made of \u003cstrong\u003eglazed ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e, it holds \u003cstrong\u003e500 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e and comes in three designs: \u003cstrong\u003eRyu\u003c\/strong\u003e (dragon), \u003cstrong\u003eKotobuki\u003c\/strong\u003e (gold calligraphy) and \u003cstrong\u003eCha\u003c\/strong\u003e (the character for “tea”). Its rattan-style handle lets you lift it without touching the hot ceramic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlazed ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e, glossy finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 ml, around 2 to 3 cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop handle\u003c\/strong\u003e in rattan style, typical of the Japanese dobin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 designs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ryu, Kotobuki and Cha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e: heat the water in a kettle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60-day returns\u003c\/strong\u003e, tracked shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e The dobin, the Japanese top-handle teapot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"split-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, a \u003cstrong\u003edobin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a teapot with a \u003cstrong\u003etop handle\u003c\/strong\u003e that arches over the lid, often made of rattan or bamboo. This shape is well suited to everyday teas shared at the table. The word even gave its name to \u003cem\u003edobin mushi\u003c\/em\u003e, a broth served in a small teapot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rattan-style top handle stays away from the body of the teapot, so you can lift it \u003cstrong\u003ewithout touching the hot ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e and pour with a steady hand. \u003cstrong\u003eCeramic\u003c\/strong\u003e does not alter the taste of tea and is perfect for green tea as well as herbal infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Three designs to choose from\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRyu\u003c\/strong\u003e (“dragon”): blue dragons among clouds and waves, with touches of red. In Japanese legends, the dragon rules over the waters and the clouds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKotobuki\u003c\/strong\u003e (“happiness, long life”): black and gold calligraphy and seals on a white background. Among the characters you can read 寿 (long life), 福 (good fortune) and 喜 (joy).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCha\u003c\/strong\u003e (“tea”): a grey floral background, a blue-green border and red-brown rims, around a medallion bearing the character 茶, which means “tea”.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design names are the ones you choose when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Making tea with your Dobin teapot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm\u003c\/strong\u003e the teapot with a little hot water, then empty it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat water in a kettle\u003c\/strong\u003e and let it cool to suit your tea: around 70–80 °C for Japanese green tea, 90–95 °C for hojicha or black tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace the leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e in the teapot or in an infuser, pour in the water and brew for the recommended time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe\u003c\/strong\u003e straight away and remove the leaves once the tea has brewed to avoid bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Which Japanese teapot should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eOn the heat\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eDobin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCeramic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e500 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/theiere-japonaise-verre-ume\"\u003eUme\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBorosilicate glass\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e930 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYes, low flame\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/theiere-japonaise-fonte-nami\"\u003eNami\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCast iron\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e800 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYes, gas on a low flame\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/theiere-japonaise-fonte-ishi\"\u003eIshi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEnamelled cast iron\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1.2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/theiere-japonaise-rechaud-yama\"\u003eYama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCeramic + warmer\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e350 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo, tealight warmer\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Build your Japanese tea set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair the Dobin teapot with our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tasses-de-the-japonaise\"\u003e85 ml Japanese teacups\u003c\/a\u003e: it fills 5 to 6 of them at once, ideal for sharing tea with the family. Discover all our models in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/theieres-japonaises\"\u003eJapanese teapots\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or give it as a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/idee-cadeau-japon\"\u003eJapanese gift\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Caring for your teapot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand washing recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e, in hot water with a soft sponge, to preserve the designs and the handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot microwave safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, because of the handle and, for the Kotobuki design, the gold decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo direct heat\u003c\/strong\u003e: heat the water in a kettle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid thermal shock\u003c\/strong\u003e: warm the teapot before pouring in very hot water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry it thoroughly\u003c\/strong\u003e and store it with the lid open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Technical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGlazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e500 ml (around 2 to 3 cups, or 5 to 6 teacups of 85 ml)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eHandle\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRattan-style top handle\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eDesigns\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRyu (dragon), Kotobuki (gold calligraphy), Cha (character for “tea”)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrewing, water heated separately, no direct heat\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHand washing recommended, not microwave safe\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\u003ctd\u003e60 days\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"seo-dot\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e FAQ: Dobin Japanese teapot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"seo-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a dobin teapot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dobin is a Japanese teapot recognisable by its top handle, which arches over the lid and is often made of rattan or bamboo. This shape lets you lift the teapot without touching the hot ceramic and pour with a steady hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the capacity of the Dobin teapot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dobin teapot holds 500 ml, around 2 to 3 regular cups, or 5 to 6 small 85 ml Japanese teacups. It is an ideal size for sharing tea for two or with the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich designs are available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dobin teapot comes in three designs: Ryu, with blue dragons among clouds and waves; Kotobuki, with black and gold calligraphy; and Cha, on a grey floral background with a medallion bearing the character for “tea”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat do the characters on the teapot mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Kotobuki design, you can read 寿 (long life), 福 (good fortune) and 喜 (joy), which are traditional wishes. On the Cha design, the character 茶 simply means “tea” and is pronounced cha in Japanese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan the Dobin teapot be used on the heat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Dobin teapot is a ceramic brewing teapot: it cannot go on a flame, a hob or in the microwave. Heat the water in a kettle, then pour it over the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the teapot dishwasher safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand washing is recommended, in hot water with a soft sponge, to preserve the designs and the rattan-style handle. It is not microwave safe, because of the handle and, for the Kotobuki design, the gold decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich tea can I brew in a ceramic teapot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic does not alter the taste of tea: it suits Japanese green teas such as sencha, roasted teas such as hojicha, black teas and herbal infusions. Remember to adjust the water temperature to each tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow is it different from the other Takumiya teapots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dobin is a 500 ml ceramic teapot with a top handle, and it does not go on the heat. The Ume glass teapot and the Nami cast iron teapot can heat water on the heat, while the enamelled cast iron Ishi teapot offers a large 1.2 L capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Dobin teapot a good gift?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. With its Asian-inspired designs and rattan-style handle, the Dobin teapot is a much-loved gift for tea lovers and fans of Japanese culture. Paired with teacups, it becomes a complete tea set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I return the teapot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You have 60 days to return your teapot if it is not right for you. 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