Spring is finally here which means that new spring themed cookware sets are bound to be popping up. Le Creuset has announced not one, but two stunning new collections that will make cooking your Easter ham a fashion statement. The two collections, the Sakura collection and the Flowers collection, bring the brightness of spring into your kitchen.
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The Sakura collection, which is inspired by the beauty of the Japanese cherry blossom, is a small set that includes a kettle, mugs, teapot and a round dutch oven. The pastel pink is decorated with gold foil and cherry blossom appliques. The collection is to commemorate the 25 years Le Creuset has sold their products in Japan.
The second collection, the Le Creuset Flower collection, is the perfect kitchenware for spring. Complete with a flower shaped Cocotte, a mini cocotte, magnets, an ovel cocotte and a flower trivet, this collection is bright and airy. Let's take a deeper look into the collections.
1. Sakura Demi Kettle
Built with sturdy carbon steel and finished with a vibrant porcelain enamel finish, this steel kettle features a single-tone whistle to let you know when your water is boiling.
The kettle holds about 1-1/4 quarts of water, making this tea kettle perfect for a crowd. Buy it here.
2. Sakura Large Teapot
Classic and refined, this large teapot features a stainless steel insert that allows you to add loose tea leaves to steep and pouring the perfect cup of tea. The teapot holds about 1-quart of tea, which is enough for a filled table of tea drinkers. Buy it here.
3. Sakura Round Dutch Oven
Available in both white and hibiscus (pink) this 2 3/4-quart cast iron dutch oven is built for roasting, braising and even slow cooking your favorite meals.
Shock-resistant to prevent chipping, this enameled cast iron dutch oven is perfect for small meals for two or three people. Buy it here.
4. Sakura Bistro Mugs
So you've got your tea kettle and teapot, now all you need is some mugs to match! large enough to hold your caffeine fix for the day, these Le Creuset signature mugs are made from dense stoneware designed to prevent cracking, stains and scratches.
5. Flower Magnets
Available in two different color sets (one is pink and the other, which is shown here, is provence) these magnets will keep your family photos, grocery lists, and A+ report cards in place on your fridge.
6. Mini Cocotte with Flower Knob
Topped with either a pink, purple or yellow rose, this mini round cocotte is fit to serve a single serving meal or keep a dip like spinach-artichoke warm throughout the party. Plus it's pretty, and who doesn't love a pretty piece of kitchenware? Buy it here.
7. Flower Cocotte
Just like the mini round cocotte, this flower-shaped dutch oven is shock-resistant and made to lock in flavor with its superior heat retention. Available in a 1-quart size and a 2 1/4 quart size, the Le Creuset flower cocotte is beautiful from oven to table. Buy it here.
8. Fleur Cocotte
Make your way over to Southern France with this delicately embossed cocotte topped with a stainless steel knob. Dedicated to the beginning of Le Creuset which began over 100 years ago, this simple French design mimics the handmade beauty of the dish ware.
The oval dutch oven holds 4-quarts, which is perfect for a family-size meal. Buy it here.
9. Flower Trivet
Last but not least is this fun flower shape trivet designed to protect your countertops and to carry your hot dishes to the table. This trivet can also double as a jar opener, helping you grip onto stubborn jars of pickles. It's available in yellow and pink, matching with the rest of your flower collection.
Like always, this Le Creuset cookware comes with a warranty (the cast iron with a lifetime warranty) just incase anything should go wrong.