BREAKING NEWS:
Jun 06, 2025
New matcha supplies from the fresh harvest will be restocked in July 2025. Read about the price updates here.
BREAKING NEWS:
Jun 06, 2025
New matcha supplies from the fresh harvest will be restocked in July 2025. Read about the price updates here.
Tokoname teapot made by Umehara Kōshi
Umehara Kōshi’s artwork.
The teapot was fired twice, first in an oxidation chamber with seaweed, then in a lower temperature reduction chamber, where the clay carbonizes, giving the surface a matte brown patina.
The pattern on the surface is achieved with the "Mogake technique" developed back in the 19th century. The pot was wrapped with Amamo seaweed, reacting with the clay and oxidizing during firing. The result is this unique finish, bearing the impression of randomness, which has both aesthetic and philosophical appeal to the Japanese.
This yokode kyusu is made with great precision, ensuring a beautiful flow without dribbling. Perfect for your daily Japanese green tea.
Place of origin: Tokoname city, Aichi prefecture, Japan
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☆ HANDMADE PRODUCT - Please note that the item in stock might not be the same piece shown in the pictures above. Each piece is unique and slightly different from the others. If you are particular about either the size, the capacity, or the appearance, contact us, and we will share photos or the exact details of our available pieces in stock.
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Item code: TDK322
Artisan: Umehara Kōshi
Origin: Tokoname, Japan
Material: clay
Capacity: 160 ml / 5.41 fl oz (± 20 ml; full capacity without tea leaves)
Dimensions: ø 8.6 cm, H: 6.5 cm (with the lid on, ± 0.3 cm)
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us
Initiation:
Before first use, rinse it with hot water, then let it dry completely!
Usage:
Avoid placing it on hot surfaces, like a stove, and never use it in the microwave or oven.
Cleaning:
Tea stain is the natural part of a teapot's "maturing process", but if you prefer to avoid it, rinse the teapot well after every use, and do not let the tea leaves sit in it for too long. It is better to avoid dishwashing liquid, but you can use gentle, organic soap to clean your pot. Never use bleach!
Avoid using the dishwasher or dryer!
To clean the built-in strainer, run water backward from the spout, or use a toothbrush or toothpick.
Storage:
After use, always let it dry completely, for if stored away while still wet, it might develop an unpleasant smell or mold.
Non-glazed ceramic tea pots absorb scents and flavors, so only prepare one class of tea in them (green tea, black tea, roasted tea, etc).
