{"product_id":"plum-blossom-tokoname-japanese-teapot","title":"Plum Blossom Tokoname Japanese Teapot by Shoryu (9oz\/270ml)","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Kyusu Teapot (9.8oz\/280ml) features \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eexquisitely hand-painted plum blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e. The teapot is made of red Tokoname clay and has turned black due to reduction firing. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTenmoku\u003c\/em\u003e glaze is the specialty of Shoryu Kiln: teapots are glazed with a special technique called \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyuteki\u003c\/em\u003e (“oil drops”). \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvery teapot is unique\u003c\/strong\u003e and was fired five times: when the clay teapot was still red; then, to set the hand-painted flower; to add the oil drops glazing on the surface; to change the teapot’s color into black (reduction firing) and finally, to apply melted \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epure gold\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lid knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis teapot features \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea semi-handmade ceramic strainer\u003c\/strong\u003e, named \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esasame. \u003c\/em\u003eDeveloped in Tokoname and made of clay, this filter has numerous tiny holes on its surface. The filter’s shape is manufactured by the artist, and the holes are made by using a special tool (puncher).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tea leaves have room to spread in hot water, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebringing the original taste and aroma of the tea\u003c\/strong\u003e. This traditional strainer can also be used with very fine tea leaves, such as deep-steamed tea (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efukamushi sencha\u003c\/em\u003e) but must be carefully cleaned to avoid clogging. It works perfectly with larger or curled tea leaves, such as \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etamaryokucha\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis teapot is suitable for any types of tea. Sencha (middle- to high-grade green tea) and \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekariganecha\u003c\/em\u003e (high-grade stem tea) are especially recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy Choose a Teapot from Tokoname\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTokoname teapots and teacups are lightweight, resistant, smooth, and particularly easy to use. Green tea enthusiasts swear by the taste that Tokoname clay imparts to the tea. It is said that the iron contained in Tokoname clay \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esoftens the astringency and adds roundness to Japanese green tea\u003c\/strong\u003e. Moreover, Tokoname teapots take on a patina over time: the tea brewed in these \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekyusu\u003c\/em\u003e gains in quality. Each teapot is fired with its lid placed on. Consequently, the lids are \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eextremely airtight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTokoname-yaki ware is produced in the area around the town of Tokoname, in Aichi prefecture, and is \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eone of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tokoname is the center of teapot production in Japan: nowadays, there are numerous kilns in activity, with artisans still pursuing traditional techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis teapot is \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehandcrafted by Shoryu Kiln\u003c\/strong\u003e. Born in 1945, the potter Shoryu has been creating tea ware for more than 60 years. He even developed his own light clay, after years of research and development. In 2018, he received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays, from the Japanese government for his notable contribution to the country’s traditional crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCaring For Your Kyusu Teapot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter use, the teapot should be rinsed thoroughly with hot water, which will help it to dry faster. Store in a well-ventilated area, and do not replace the lid before the inside is completely dry. Pay attention to the interior of the spout, which remains wet for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKyusu Teapot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFree gift-wrapping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Japanese furoshiki cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandpainted design over \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyuteki\u003c\/em\u003e (“oil drops”) glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs each handmade product is unique, there may be small differences in size, color and pattern from the photographs above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: ⌀ 3.1” (8cm), width 5.1” (13cm), height 3.1” (8cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 9.8oz (280ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode: 94704BK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japan Objects Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39828819247179,"sku":"94704BK","price":249.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/2829\/products\/94704BK-Plum-Kyusu-B.jpg?v=1660638334","url":"https:\/\/japanobjecsv.com\/products\/plum-blossom-tokoname-japanese-teapot","provider":"Japan Objects Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}