THIS style of cast-iron teapot is said to have originated in China, but the Japanese made the concept their own. Known as tetsubin, these pieces are typically elegant, decorative, yet practical.

Life Kan's tetsubin cast-iron teapots range from HK$368 to HK$668 and are available from its stores in Harbour City (3/F, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel Arcade, tel: 2314 8821), Sha Tin (2/F ...