Japanese Cast Iron Pot tea set Black ARR w/ Trivet

Review by KLW for Japanese Cast Iron Pot tea set Black ARR w/ Trivet
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I like this teapot, and the price is good. I’m not such a fan of the cups, but the price on this set beats any other place I could find for the pot alone.

One caveat: this pot does not have a 20 oz. capacity. Almost 16 oz. can fit, but you can’t brew with that much because it is basically overflowing. A reasonable estimate of the actual capacity is about 13 oz. It’s a good size for one person, but if you are thinking of brewing 20 oz for two, you will be disappointed. I am familiar with the other saucer-style pots available here. They aren’t 20 oz either – probably around 16 oz, practically speaking, and also seem like a one-person pot to me. If you want tea for two, buy one that claims it has 30 to 40 oz capacity.

Review by J. Brown for Japanese Cast Iron Pot tea set Black ARR w/ Trivet
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If you’re a confirmed tea drinker, then get this type of teapot. It’s the best. There are many sizes out there, although I prefer the little one for my solo drinking adventures. My only complaint with Japanese iron teapots is that sometimes they rust around the handle rings…although I find that the ochre colored dust adds to their overall charm!

Review by Jason Crowley for Japanese Cast Iron Pot tea set Black ARR w/ Trivet
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This seller is just fantastic. Fast efficient personalized service. Easy to contact. The tea pot was a hit. This is a really beautiful item that will last forever. My brother is in love with it.

Review by A. Dent for Japanese Cast Iron Pot tea set Black ARR w/ Trivet
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I picked an almost identical set from the Japanese House at Disney World’s Epcot Center. I had a ceramic set for a couple of years already and wanted a second set for the office. So far, it hasn’t disappointed. The set is solid, heavy, cast iron with a nice coating. No rust, so far and it should stay rust-free for as long as you don’t scratch the coating. Needless to say, it hasn’t passed unnoticed at the office and I already know someone who ordered one of these after sharing a cup of white tea.

I am using it for brewing white tea Revolution Tea White Chai Tea, Organic, 15-Count Pyramid Teabags (Pack of 6). My boss, who lives in Oxford, England and is a life-long tea drinker became an instant convert to both white tea and to using this pot. The little iron cups can get quite hot if you pour hot tea in them (watch out) but they look cool and you should not end up with burned lips if you are reasonably careful.

Review by Anthony Decrosta Jr. for Japanese Cast Iron Pot tea set Black ARR w/ Trivet
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Received the cast iron teapot set which consisted of the small, two person teapot, a trivet, and two cast iron cups. It’s a pleaseure to make tea using this set. Boil water in another teakettle, brew the tea in the iron tea pot, pour out nirvana. Well made, great looking. Only drawback is the fact that the cups get very hot, too hot to hold. Recommend small pot holders or Starbucks -like paper insulators to hold the cups. Otherwise, an excellent deal as I have seen other pots-only for hundreds of dollars. This set gives you everything you need at a fraction of the price without sacrificing quality.

Review by javajunki for Sante Cabin Kitchen Cast Iron Bread Pan
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I own a LOT of cast iron..in fact, I probably own most of what Lodge has put out including everything from the cast iron hibachi grill to wok, pans, kettles and much (much) more. I LOVE the durability, ease and convenience of cooking and baking with cast iron.

Recently I needed some additional bread pans and since cannot find Lodge brand any longer I purchased 2 from Sante Cabin and 2 from Old Mountain. Old Mountain arrived quickly, well wrapped/packaged and completely treated. Washed and used to encounter bread that dropped effortlessly from the pan without need for barely any prompting. After a few more uses the finish was even better…perfect.

The Sante Cabin cast iron arrived a few days later, washed to prepare for use and pan immediately began to rust. Description indicates “true seasoned” and “ready to use right out of the box” but also denotes “non-seasoned”. This pan is NON_SEASONED despite a superficial appearance to the contrary. While seasoning is not a big deal for those experienced with it (and some may prefer their own seasoning to factory treated seasoniing), it is worth mentioning for those that are searching for a TRUE pre-seasoned loaf/bread pan. If so, go with the Old Mountain bread pan instead. There is a shape difference – Old Mountain has a rather odd angled shape whereas Sante Cabin provides a more traditional “bread loaf” shape.

Review by RetroGurl for Sante Cabin Kitchen Cast Iron Bread Pan
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I have several pieces of cast iron cookware, mostly Lodge brand. But since Lodge doesn’t make their loaf pans anymore, I went with this brand. I love cooking with cast iron because it distributes heat evenly and will last you a lifetime with proper care & seasoning. I thought I was making good banana bread in my regular teflon pans until I started using this new cast iron loaf pan. WOW, now my banana bread isn’t just good, it’s wonderful! Cooked evenly, moist inside with a nice brown outer crust. Just like banana bread should be. For the price it’s a steal, because you will have this pan forever. Whereas teflon pans scratch and wear out over time. The only downfall some people have with cast iron is the heavy weight, but I don’t have a problem with it. Not only am I cooking, im getting an arm workout at the same time!

Review by Mom2three for Sante Cabin Kitchen Cast Iron Bread Pan
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I make my own bread for my family and have used many bread pans but this one is the best. I only have one of the cast iron bread pans so when I make more than one loaf I still have to use my old pans. I have both aluminum -which is terrible and a stainless steel. The loaf in the cast iron has a much higher more even rise. I don’t know the physics behind this but I am going to be getting another of these pans. It also has a really nice solid feel and is very easy to clean. Just slather it up with oil (I use extra virgin coconut oil – since it has so much saturated fat and doesn’t easily go rancid it seasons the pan really well) before I put the bread in and it comes out clean with no mess. If you are looking to invest in a great bread pan that will last a long time, this is the one for you. I am seriously considering a cast iron muffin pan now since this one has been so great.

Review by J. Hickman for Sante Cabin Kitchen Cast Iron Bread Pan
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I purchased 2 pans a year ago. I was not pleased to see that they were made in China but they are heavy and appear to be of good quality. (I have seen many other China cast iron pieces which do not seem to be pure… color off, weight is very light, and have poor heat distribution.)

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Based on my experience with cast iron, I would recommend these pans because they appear to be of pure cast iron, cook very very well and are a breeze to clean up.

I make bread every couple of days and they make such lovely loaves. I have also made non yeast breads and they too are magnificent! I have even tried meat loaf in them and have been so very pleased with the results.

Everything cooks evenly, never sticks (if lightly oiled before use) and has a truly delicious taste.

They are far superior to my glass loaf pans. I am going to replace those with more cast iron.

All of this said, I have decided not to purchase more Sante Cabin pans. The product info says “new pans” which has me suspicious of their quality. I have decided to order pans directly through Lodge of TN. I can purchase them with a phone call to a number of their factory stores. (If the one you call does not ship them, ask who does and get the phone number). They will ship UPS and their cost is comparative.

If you too are concerned about quality (no lead in your pans!) order USA made!

Review by G. Espy for Sante Cabin Kitchen Cast Iron Bread Pan
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I was searching for a regular size loaf pan, one that would give me a loaf around 12 inches long. I love cast iron and thought this would be the perfect pan. But, upon receiving was very dissapointed that they included the handles in the product dimension. The loaf size in only 9 inches, but when you add the handles it becomes 11 inches so this product is being returned.