While many tea enthusiasts know of cast iron kettles, Onoko Honpo is revered for its hammered copper kettles. Each piece is forged by artisans from Tsubame-Sanjo, a metalworking district known for precision. The copper naturally purifies water and conducts heat faster than iron. An Onoko Honpo kettle features a distinct tataki (hammered) finish that catches light differently from every angle.
: A Tokyo specialty similar to okonomiyaki but with a much thinner, more liquid-based batter, resulting in a gooey, caramelized texture.
