Like cast-iron kettles of old, Nanbu’s version is made to last; yet details like a streamlined spout and wooden handle give it a modern touch ($300; tortoiselife.com, 310-314-8448). Bamboo mugs in Japan can be used for myriad beverages—beer, tea, sake, soda—and they don’t break or shatter, so the outdoor-dining possibilities are endless ($16.50 each; Dandelion, 888-548-1968).
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