The Théière 'Drape' · 80 cl from Mariage Frères (reference A4164) is a cast-iron teapot, made from traditional cast iron crafted in Japan. Its pleated surface seems to hold the movement of a fabric: the metal takes on the look of draped cloth, knotted at the four corners. It is offered here in red and comes with its filter.

For which occasions?

Heavy and stable, its cast-iron body keeps the water hot for a long time. It is a teapot for moments when tea is drunk in several cups, at the table or in the drawing room, and a characterful piece that stays on the table between courses. To find out which teas suit each material, our guide to choosing a teapot compares cast iron, porcelain and glass.

How do you use it?

• Place the leaves in the supplied filter, using the measure indicated on your tea's product page.
• Pour the water at the temperature recommended for this tea.
• Remove the filter at the end of the steeping time, then serve.

On a cast-iron teapot, the stated volume, here 80 cl, is that of the outside of the teapot and not its usable capacity: it therefore serves a little less than 80 cl of tea. Take this into account when choosing the number of cups. Our guide to the cast-iron teapot explains how to prepare it before first use and how to care for it. The other cast-iron, porcelain and glass models can be found in our teapots section.