{"product_id":"red-clay-tokoname-japanese-teacup-set","title":"Red Clay Tokoname Japanese Teacup Set by Ukou (3½ fl.oz\/100ml)","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Tokoname Teacup Set features two handcrafted teacups in a classic tokoname red hue. They are made of \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ered Tokoname clay\u003c\/strong\u003e. The inside of the teacups is painted in sumi-e style white brush to appreciate the color of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese teacups are suitable for any types of tea. Sencha (middle- to high-grade green tea) and kariganecha (high-grade stem tea) are especially recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy Choose a Teacup 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.\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 teacup set is \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehandcrafted by Ukou kiln\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has been making tea ware since 1972. Their \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eobi chakoshi \u003c\/em\u003e(belt strainer) was patented in 1987. In the last decades, the company received several awards including the coveted Omotenashi Selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCaring For Your Teacups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter use, the teacups should be rinsed thoroughly with hot water, which will help them to dry faster. Suitable for dishwashers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of two teacups\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\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: ⌀ 3.5” (9cm), height 2.2” (5.5cm), \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecapacity 3½ fl.oz (100ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCode: 95701BR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japan Objects Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39828819017803,"sku":"95701BR","price":65.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/2829\/products\/95701BR-Terracotta-Cups.jpg?v=1660637885","url":"https:\/\/japanobjecsv.com\/products\/red-clay-tokoname-japanese-teacup-set","provider":"Japan Objects Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}