Shop Teaware Tokoname-yaki Kyusu (Teapots) | Japanese Kyusu – Gyokuryu Umehara – Benishibori Tokoname Teapot – 110 Ml

This Carefully Crafted Hira-Maru Tokoname-Yaki Kyusu Is Made From Dark Brown Tokoname Clay And Decorated With Benishibori Patterns That Mimic The Natural Stripes Of Japanese Shibori-Dyed Textiles.

This Wider, Flatter Shape Of Kyushu Helps Extract The Umami Flavors From Premium Sencha And Gyokuro. It Has A Wide Top Opening So You Can See The Leaves Unfold While Soaking And Makes Cleanup Easier. Plus, Its Small Size Is Perfect For Sencha Alone Or For Longer Kung Fu Brews.

Its Built-In Ceramic Sesame Strainer Is Perfect For Naturally Straining Tea, And Its Wide Shape Speeds Up Pouring And Reduces Clogging.

Made By Master Craftsman Umehara Jiro, A Descendant Of The First Generation Gyokko Who Now Makes Pottery Under The Name Gyokuryu Umehara.

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:

13.5 Cm – Width
7 Cm – Height
110Ml – Capacity

Condition : Brand New

This Japanese Item Ships From The United States.