13 Beautiful Japanese Tea Sets and Teapots

Japanese tea sets make a terrific gift for any tea lover. Or you may want a set for yourself. Whether you love cast iron or porcelain, these sets are gorgeous and functional.

All of these sets include one Japanese teapot and 2-4 cups, and sometimes other accessories. And because they’re all from Amazon, free shipping is available at the time of writing.

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What to Look for In a Japanese Teapot Set

If you’re new to tea sets from Japan, there are a few things to be aware of.

  • Many of these tea pots are not designed to boil water. Traditionally, you would boil the water in a separate pan and then transfer it to the teapot.
  • They are made of either cast iron (with or without enamel coating) or ceramic Japanese porcelain. Cast-iron can be heavy. Porcelain is lighter and more portable, but it can also contain trace amounts of lead and cadmium. Some manufacturers claim theirs are tested for purity.
  • All of these come with stainless steel infusers for loose tea. I wouldn’t personally trust any material other than stainless steel for this.
  • Most of these are not dishwasher or microwave safe. Again, that’s due to the use of traditional materials and craftsmanship. Some are handmade or hand-painted.

Red Japanese tea set on table

Japanese Ceramic and Cast Iron Tea Pots

All of these sets include one Japanese teapot and 2-4 cups, and sometimes other accessories. And because they're all from Amazon, free shipping is available at the time of writing.