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Tokonameware brown seaweed teapot A (150ml)

Name: Tokonameware brown seaweed teapot A (150ml)
Brand: 煎茶 中国茶 台湾茶向け 日本製急須/茶壺専門店 東山堂
Price: 17600.00 JPY
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This teapot from Jinshu atelier is for Chinese and Taiwanese teas.

This teapot is made using the traditional Tokoname ware technique known as "Mogake." Seaweed is attached to the surface, and after firing, the minerals in the seaweed remain as a pattern.

It features a bright, smooth brown color and a flat cylindrical shape. The vertical lines on the surface of the body give it a handcrafted texture. As this teapot is wide horizontally, it is suitable for brewing teas that taste better than they smell, such as raw Pu-erh tea, ripe Pu-erh tea, and other black teas.

(Biography of Mr. Ito Seiji)

Born in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture in 1949

Started making pottery in 1970

Traditional craftsman certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Tokoname ware, general category)

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award for contributions to the traditional craft industry

Purveyor to the Imperial Household Agency

10th Choza Award at the Choza Award Ceramics Exhibition

Excellent Award at the 34th Banko Ceramic Competition 2020

Silver Award at the 1st World Ceramic Art Awards in Yixing, China (teapot competition)

Judges' Recommendation Award at the 6th Taiwan International Golden Ceramic Art Exhibition (teapot competition)

Numerous other awards

The teapots made by Mr. Ito are tea utensils that are extremely easy to use. They pour smoothly and water does not drip from the spout. The contact surface between the lid and the body is carefully polished, so the lid fits snugly into the body. The angle of the handle and the overall weight balance are designed in detail for ease of use.

The tea strainer inside the teapot is also made from the same clay from Tokoname. The handmade mesh tea strainer is a traditional technique of Tokoname ware. This is a wonderful teapot that combines precision craftsmanship and original design.

Potter: Jinshu atelier (Tokoname ware)

Firing: Electric furnace

Size: Total length 12cm (including handle and spout), body diameter 7cm, height 8.5cm

Capacity: Full 150ml, practical 120ml

Weight: Approximately 130g

Packing: Paper box

Notes: Since it is handmade, there are slight differences between each piece. The seal between the lid and the body is good. Pouring water is very smooth.

*Tokoname ware

Tokoname ware is pottery made in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. It was the largest ceramics production area in Japan in the Middle Ages, and in addition to everyday items such as plates, bowls, and pots, many large ceramics such as jars and pots were made.

From the end of the Edo period (around 1858), red clay tea utensils and sake utensils were also made. From the mid-Showa period (1962), the technology of electric furnaces for red clay was established. Tokoname red clay teapots are fired at about 1100°C. Tokoname red clay is a clay that is compatible with electric furnaces, which have slightly lower temperatures, than wood-fired kilns, which reach high temperatures of 1200 to 1300°C.

The Tokoname region, which was at the bottom of a lake called Lake Tokai millions of years ago, has fine-grained clay such as red clay and black clay that is suitable for teapots. Tokoname has accumulated the techniques necessary for making teapots, such as high-level molding techniques and the technique of fitting the lid and body of the teapot together without any gaps, called "rubbing." It is the largest teapot production area in Japan.

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FAQ

Which type of of tea can I brew with the teapot?

It can be used for any type of tea. However, unglazed pottery is more likely to absorb the flavor of the tea leaves. By using different tea utensils for each type of tea, you can enjoy the flavor of the tea to the fullest.

For example, in the case of Japanese tea, sencha, fukamushicha, genmaicha, and gyokuro are all in the same family, but since hojicha has a strong roasted aroma, we recommend using a different tea utensil.

However, glazed pottery or porcelain tea utensils do not absorb the flavor of the tea leaves, so they are suitable for brewing various types of tea.

How do you wash a teapot?

Please wash the teapot with water, without using detergent. Ceramic teapots easily absorb detergent ingredients, which can affect the flavor of the tea.

Tea leaves remaining in the teapot are the main cause of tea stains. After brewing tea, we recommend removing the tea leaves once they have cooled and rinsing them with water.

Moisture remaining in the teapot can cause mold. Turning the teapot upside down will help it dry faster.

We do not recommend washing it in the dishwasher. Please wash by hand.

Can I remove tea stains from a teapot?

Here's how to remove tea stains.

1. In a bowl or pot, mix 24g of baking soda with 1 liter of water at 30-40°C.

*Do not use aluminum or Teflon-coated pots as they will react with baking soda.

2. Leave the teapot in the water mentioned in step 1 for 30-60 minutes.

3. Wipe off the tea stains with a soft sponge or cotton swab. Do not use hard sponges or brushes.

4. Rinse the teapot with water.

5. Thoroughly dry the teapot.

*Baking soda water may irritate your hands, so wear rubber gloves.

Can I return the product?

We do not accept returns unless the product is damaged when the package arrives.

Each tea utensil is slightly different and may have slight distortions or scratches. Please check the images posted on our online shop in advance.

If you have any questions about the detailed condition of the product, please feel free to contact us. We can send you additional images and videos of the product.

Do you ship internationally?

We can ship to the following countries:

China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines

Are the goods antiques or second-hand goods?

All the products in the shop are new. We sell products produced by potters and kilns in Japan.

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