Flat Yakishime Tokoname Teapot - 200ml
This hirafukuro-gata Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made in the yakishime (焼締/焼〆) style from a grey-beige Tokoname clay, which has similar properties as the iconic red shudei (朱泥). This intermediate shape between round and extremely flat makes it great for brewing both high-grade senchas and gyokuros, but also for all-round purposes.
This flatter shape and small size promote even contact between the leaves and the water, aiding the extraction of umami from high-grade sencha and gyokuro. It boasts a wide top opening so you can watch the leaves unfurl as they steep and clean them out more easily.
The teapot's built-in ceramic sasame filter is perfect for naturally straining tea. Please note: A flat kyusu requires very gentle and slow pours to avoid leaks around the lid. It takes a bit of practice to get familiar with compared to the larger, rounder kyusu with a more elevated spout.
This piece was made by the highly-respected Gyokko (玉光) Kiln, manned by the master potters of the Umehara family. As these are handmade pieces, there may be slight variations in the shape and colouration.
Description
This hirafukuro-gata Tokoname-yaki kyusu (teapot) is made in the yakishime (焼締/焼〆) style from a grey-beige Tokoname clay, which has similar properties as the iconic red shudei (朱泥). This intermediate shape between round and extremely flat makes it great for brewing both high-grade senchas and gyokuros, but also for all-round purposes.
This flatter shape and small size promote even contact between the leaves and the water, aiding the extraction of umami from high-grade sencha and gyokuro. It boasts a wide top opening so you can watch the leaves unfurl as they steep and clean them out more easily.
The teapot's built-in ceramic sasame filter is perfect for naturally straining tea. Please note: A flat kyusu requires very gentle and slow pours to avoid leaks around the lid. It takes a bit of practice to get familiar with compared to the larger, rounder kyusu with a more elevated spout.
This piece was made by the highly-respected Gyokko (玉光) Kiln, manned by the master potters of the Umehara family. As these are handmade pieces, there may be slight variations in the shape and colouration.
