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Kyoto ware Shoami kiln colored dragon teapot 130ml

Name: Kyoto ware Shoami kiln colored dragon teapot 130ml
Brand: 煎茶 中国茶 台湾茶向け 日本の急須/茶壺専門店 東山堂
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Kyoto Shoami kiln dragon pattern porcelain teapot for Chinese and Taiwanese teas.

The greatest appeal of this teapot is the dragon design hand-painted by a skilled artisan. While typical dragon paintings evoke a powerful and heroic impression, Shoami's dragons are characterized by a soft and elegant atmosphere.

The dragon, painted with delicate brushstrokes, is dynamic yet serene, exuding an intimate quality befitting tea utensils for everyday use. Combined with the beautiful colors of the painted design, this is a masterpiece that will delight your eyes with every use.

<Shoami's Skills and Traditional Tea Ceremony Utensils>

As a traditional Kyoto kiln, Shoami continues to craft tea utensils using techniques passed down through generations. Each piece is characterized by its beautiful form, created on a potter's wheel, and its hand-painted design by artisans.

The pattern, meticulously painted with each stroke, exudes a delicacy and warmth that cannot be achieved by machine, making it a masterpiece that you will grow to love the more you use it. You can sense the solid technique and aesthetic sense of a pottery maker that has been producing high-quality tea utensils for many years.

(Shoami History)

1930: After training under Shibata Nyoami, the first Shoami opened his own business.

1993: The second Shoami took over.

The kiln primarily produces porcelain blue-and-white, overglaze, kouchin, and tea utensils for sencha and matcha tea ceremonies.

The kiln also produces ceramics other than tea ceremonies, such as tableware and incense burners.

2022: The third Shoami took over.

Kiln: Shoami (Kyoto)

Shaping: Wheel-thrown

Firing: Underglaze - Gas kiln / Overglaze - Electric kiln

Type: Porcelain

Size: Total length 13cm (including handle and spout), body diameter 7cm, height 8.5cm

Capacity: Full capacity 130ml, working capacity 100ml

Weight: Approximately 163g

Packaging: Paper box

Note: As this is a handmade product, slight variations may occur between each piece.

The bottom of the lid is long, preventing water from leaking between the body and the lid. Pressing the hole on the lid will not stop the water from flowing.

Kyoto ware is a type of ceramic ware produced in Kyoto City. Beginning in the Edo period (circa 1800), with the rise of the tea ceremony, many tea utensils for matcha and sencha were produced. It flourished against the backdrop of Kyoto's sophisticated culture, supported by temples, shrines, nobles, and merchants.

They specialize in vibrantly colored ceramics such as blue and white, red enamel, and gold leaf, as well as intricately crafted ceramics. Their ceramics incorporate a variety of techniques and styles, showcasing a high level of aesthetic sense and sculptural skill.

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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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