Shop Teaware Tokoname-yaki Kyusu (Teapots) | Japanese Kyusu – Fujita Tokuta – Trapezoid Black Tokoname Teapot – 200Ml

This Stylish Tokoname Ware Kyusu Is Made From Stylish Matte Black Clay And Has A Clean, Modern And Minimalist Style With A Flat Trapezoidal Shape. This Clay Is Not Simply Black, But A Cool Blue-Grey Tone. Not Only Is This Kyusu Beautiful, It’S Also Very Practical, With A Nifty Pourer And Specially Designed Spout To Minimize Dripping. The Wider Shape Helps Promote Even Contact Between The Leaves And Water, Helping To Extract The Umami Flavors From Premium Sencha And Gyokuro.

The Teapot’S Built-In Ceramic Sesame Filter Is Perfect For Naturally Straining Tea, And Its Wide Shape Allows For Faster Pouring And Less Clogging.

Made By Fujita Tokuta, Who Was Born In 1976 And Is One Of The Young Kyushu Craftsmen In Tokoname.

Tokoname Yaki Is A Type Of Japanese Pottery Traditionally From Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Tokoname Is The Site Of One Of Japan’S Six Ancient Kilns, Which Have Been Producing Pottery Since The 12Th Century.

Today, Tokoname Yaki Is Famous For Its Signature Brick-Red Clay, Called “Shudei”. This Clay Is Widely Used In Tea Sets And Bonsai Pots, And Its Vibrant Color Comes From Its Rich Iron Content. It Is Said That Tea Brewed In An Unglazed Tokoname Teapot Has A Richer Taste.

Dimensions:

15 Cm – Width
6.6 Cm – Height
200Ml – Capacity

Condition : Brand New

This Japanese Item Ships From The United States.