Shop Teaware Tokoname-yaki Kyusu (Teapots) | Kyushu, Japan – Junzo Maekawa – Pure White Tokoname Kyushu – 100Ml

This Elegant Hira-Gata Tokoname Yaki Kyusu Is Crafted From Stylish White Clay In A Clean, Modern And Minimalist Style, Finished With Simple Black Stripes.

The Wide, Flat Shape Of This Kyusu Is Specifically Designed To Promote Even Contact Between The Leaves And Water, Helping To Extract The Umami Flavors From Premium Sencha And Gyokuro. It Has An Incredibly Wide Top Opening So You Can See The Leaves Unfold As They Soak And Make Cleaning Them Easier.

The Built-In Ceramic Sesame Strainer Is Perfect For Filtering Tea Naturally, And Its Wide Shape Allows For Faster Filtering Of Tea

Made By Junzo Maekawa, Born In 1976, One Of Tokoname’S Young Kyushu Craftsmen One. Mr. Maekawa Has An Engineering Background And Is Known For Producing Functional Objects And Experimenting With Clays And Glazes. He Is The Fourth Generation Owner Of Xianshan Kiln.

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:

16 Cm – Width
6 Cm – Height
100 Ml – Capacity

Condition: Brand New

This Japanese Item Ships From The United States.