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Most of us are familiar with the importance of non-leaching cookware but often forget to transfer the same concern to our water kettle that is used many times a day for hot beverages, soup, porridge and even baby formula. Never boil your Sori Yanagi kettle dry, as this can damage the kettle and cause it to overheat. Always fill the kettle with water before boiling.

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and published in the journal Toxicology Letters identified that: Yanagi was born in 1915 in Tokyo, Japan. His father is Yanagi Sōetsu, founder of the Japanese folk crafts mingei movement, which celebrated the beauty of everyday objects, and the Japanese Folk Crafts Museum (Nihon Mingeikan). The Mingei movement was aconscious attempt to distinguish ordinary crafts and functional utensils (pottery, lacquerware, textiles, and so on) from “higher” forms of art – at the time much admired by people during a period when Japan was going through rapid westernisation, industrialisation, and urban growth. In some ways, therefore, mingei may be seen as a reaction to Japan’s rapid modernisation processes.We can clearly see the effect of this philosophy on Yanagi’s career, as his design was focused on functional everyday objects, elevated with subtle intention. His father’s main focus was on beauty. The beauty of folk crafts, he argued, lay in: (1) the use of natural materials and “natural” hand-made production; (2) traditional methods and design; (3) simplicity and (4) functionality in form and design; (5) plurality, meaning that folk crafts could be copied and reproduced in quantity, leading to (6) inexpensiveness. Beauty was also be found in (7) the fact that folk crafts should be made by anonymous – or “unknown” – craftsmen, and not by well-known named artists. Finally, (8) there was the “beauty of health”, whereby a healthy attitude during the manufacture of folk crafts led to healthy crafts. In other words, beauty and folk crafts were the product of Japanese tradition – a tradition which he emphasised by saying that mingei should be representative of the regions in which they were produced and make use of natural materials found there. Welcome to last part of this blog series. Interested in a other blogs in the series? Toxic Tea Leaves & Blends | My Tea Bag is Plastic | Sugar, Milk, Water Pollutants Have you looked in your plastic kettle lately? show a high resistance to sudden temperature changes with a temperature difference of 140°C/284°F (three times as high as normal glass or lead crystal glass) If you want a high-quality tea kettle that’s not made in China, fabricated with stainless steel, and doesn’t have a whistle, then the Sori Yanagi tea pot is an ideal choice.

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In an interview, he said “Machine manufacturing must switch from quantity to quality. Design must switch from cheap, flashy coquetry to quality design with an honest purpose to truly serve mankind.As resources on this earth diminish, it will be impossible to maintain desire for mass production any longer.” Unlike iron and magnesium, aluminum is a metal which serves no health benefit to animals or humans. It can cause harm though, because it’s a neurotoxin. WHERE CAN I BUY A NON-LEACHING KETTLE? Q. What kettles are non-leaching? A. Plastic free stove top and electric kettles made from either stainless steel &/or borosilicate glass with a concealed element. Finding non-toxic kettles has not been an easy task! The award-winning Sori Yanagi stainless steel tea kettle was launched in 1994, when he was 79 years old! For a lower price point, the Alessi Michael Graves kettle with bird whistle is a good stainless steel teapot. Designed in 1958, it’s a classic that has a functional handle that doesn’t overheat.

BUY Stainless Steel Sori Yanagi Kettle AUST | USA | UK 2. Trendglas JENA Innovative Glass Kettle – Borosilicate Glass (Stove Top) Stovetop kettles typically last longer than electric models. Plus, these kettles are solidly built, easy to use and affordable. Are not recommended because aluminium is a neurotoxin. When aluminium enters the circulatory system, it can migrate to the brain and adversely affect the blood brain barrier. This is the important barrier which filters toxins from entering your brain. Studies report that aluminium leaching increased with increasing boiling time. Copper Kettles: Electric kettles are convenient kitchen appliances to use for warm water, tea and other hot beverages. Here are a few things to consider when buying them: offer a variety of application possibilities: baking and cooking, preparing and serving, cooling and freezing (down to -35°C/-31°F)In other words, whether you are short on the gas or plan a weekend gateway into the wilds but still want to enjoy your favorite hot beverage, this Japanese tea kettle is the perfect choice for you. With every trip you make, you will appreciate more and more the quality of this Japanese tea kettle. This is also a great gift for any camping enthusiast. Are not recommended. Lead, a pervasive metal can be found in, and potentially leached from, ceramics, particularly into acidic foods and beverages. A recent study found "potential lead exposures from daily beverage consumption among typical consumers, relevant to a substantial portion of the population, with particular implications for pregnant women." Enamelled/Colour Coated Kettles: To be clear, aluminum containing pots and pans are supposedly safe, but that assumes and requires that the metal doesn’t get scratched or leached off. Are cast iron teapots safe? Sōri entered Tokyo Art School (now, Tokyo University of the Arts) in 1934, where he studied both art and architecture. Then, he became Charlotte Perriand’s assistant between 1940 and 1942 during her trip to Japan. This experience has a huge influence on her work but it also marks a whole generation of Japanese designers. Sori Yanagi is at the forefront to discover European Modernism and reflections on industrial design thanks to his collaboration with Charlotte Perriand. In 1947, he studied these fields and he won the first prize in the Japanese Industrial Design Competition. He is the son of Sōetsu Yanagi, founder of the Mingei movement, celebrating Japanese ancestral know-how and the beauty of everyday objects, Sori Yanagi gives prominence to crafts creating a two-headed rich design. The «Yanagi Industrial Design Institute» was opened in 1952,where his basic principle of “design by hand” accompanied his admiration for what he called “anonymous design” such as the Jeep, or a baseball glove. and. This idea foundnatural expression in his life-long interest in designing household objects such as kitchen implements. It is estimated that each year over 500,000 ofYanagi’s famedTeapot are sold in Japan alone.For Yanagi, the intrinsic beauty of an object expressed itself through the successful utility of the design, and the design expressed its’ own success by ease of use and simplicity of production. Being that the Yanagi is a non-whistling tea kettle, you will have to keep an eye on it. It doesn’t make a sound though you will see steam coming out of the spout.

The museum allows to preserve certain productions and testimonies that were otherwise condemned to disappear in a world in perpetual modernization. The Mingeikan collection comprises 17,000 objects. Together with the permanent collection, there are four temporary exhibitions a year, as well as concerts and lectures.

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Designed by Sori Yanagi, whose works are exhibited worldwide from MoMA in New York to the Louvre in Paris. Interested in a other blogs in the series? Toxic Tea Leaves & Blends | My Tea Bag is Plastic | Sugar, Milk, Water Pollutants The Unknown Craftsman, by Soetsu Yanagi, has become a reference book since its first publication in English in 1972. Yanagi outlined the Japanese way of viewing and understanding art and beauty in everyday crafts. Mingei was not simply an intellectual movement based on aesthetics, but a spiritual movement in which artisans should work according to ethical and religious principles if beauty was to be aimed. The kettle is made from high-quality materials, including a durable stainless steel body and a heat-resistant glass lid. It also features a 360-degree swivel base for easy pouring and a built-in auto shut-off function to ensure safety and prevent overheating. The handle stays cool and with gentle pressure, it can swivel from side to side. This makes it ideal for right and left handers.

All in all, this japanese tea kettle is a very well-made product and the cost is affordable considering the quality. It works greatly on the induction range. It may not have all of the bells and whistles some other japanese tea kettles do but it does a great job at heating and pouring water safety. The award-winning Sori Yanagi stainless steel tea kettle was launched in 1994. It’s made in Japan and almost entirely by hand. It’s manufactured in the Niigata region, which is known the world over for their high quality stainless steel craftsmanship.Dimensions (approx):244 x 190 x 205 mm (with Handle), Top diameter: 128 mm, Bottom diameter: 150 mm, Height: 95 mm Trendglas JENA is one of the biggest and most efficient manufacturers of heat-resistant glass in Europe. Their glass products: This tea kettle can hold 2.5 liters of water which can provide adequate hot water for about 10 cups of tea. With its ergonomic design, the handle makes lifting the tea kettle and pouring as easy as pie. There is a colander at the base of the inner spout so there is no overfilling, no dripping, no splashing, etc. Also, there are some air holes on the sides of the lid to allow escape of steam and prevent scald from opening the lid. BUY Trendglas JENA Innovative Glass Kettle (Borosilicate Glass) AUST | USA | UK 3. Precise Heat Electric Water Kettle Simple and functional, yet sleek and elegant, Yanagi’s timeless series of bowls were first designed in 1960. Their ergonomic form developed as a result of extensive research with chefs and domestic cooks. The strainers were later developed in 1999, each designed to fit perfectly inside the matching stainless steel bowl leaving enough room to drain liquids. The Yanagi Sōri series of kitchenware is produced by Nihon Yoshokki in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, an area famous for the quality of its stainless steel and metal-working craftsmanship. The bowls are by now a very familiar form, that can be found at just about any kitchen store. Yanagi’s subtle lines remain unique, and the fact that he pioneered the vision for a product so simple and effective, that has become mass produced and engrained into our daily lives speaks volumes to his efficacy as a designer.