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Buying an Authentic Tetsubin

Tetsubins are valuable and precious to whoever buys it, but how do you know what is an authentic tetsubin compared to the factory-made iron kettles you see in department stores? Well I have 3 tips for you, and as long as you follow these 3 tips, you should be taking an authentic tetsubin home. 1. The tetsubin comes from Japan.  It goes without saying that products are made best from its country of origin. The techniques and materials used in Japan cannot be replicated or replaced in another country. For example, the materials and creation process of a Tetsubin (more details in previous post) in other countries cannot really be compared with the techniques of the Japanese. Look at the...

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