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Yellow seto teacup

Yellow seto teacup

¥2,750 JPY
¥2,750 JPY
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This is a Yellow seto teacup from Sanpoen kiln.

Yellow seto is a glaze that began in the 16th century, and is a type of iron glaze with a low iron content. It is characterized by a brownish yellow color with green markings. This is a technique often used for tea utensils.


Sanpoen kiln is a pottery kiln that has been in operation for 6 generations. Originally, they mainly made tea utensils such as matcha bowls. The current owner, Tatsunobu Kato, creates tableware that complements food based on the concept of ``ware that makes you want to cook.''


Mr. Kato's vessels are handcrafted one by one, molded on a potter's wheel. All the vessels have good posture. The bottom is also beautiful, the shape is clear, and the vessels have a subtractive aesthetic.


The impression of Mr. Kato's vessels is modern. When I asked him about it, I learned that Mr. Kato likes Danish porcelain. This is a Kiseto teacup that has been reinterpreted with a modern sensibility.



Potter: Sanpoen Kiln (Aichi)

Molding: Potter's wheel molding

Type: Pottery

Size: Diameter approx. 6.5cm, bottom diameter approx. 5cm, height approx. 6cm

Capacity: Full water 140ml Practical 80ml

Weight: Approx. 90g

Packing: Paper box

Note: Because it is handmade, each piece will vary slightly.

The cracks on the surface of the pottery are a technique called ``Kanyu''. As you continue to use it, the tea ingredients will soak in and the pattern will become darker. Penetration does not affect the strength of the vessel.



<Seto ware/Akazu ware>

The Seto region of Aichi Prefecture is an ideal place for pottery making as it has high quality white clay with high fire resistance. The origins of Seto ware lie in the Sanage kiln, which produced unglazed pottery around Seto City from the first half of the 5th century.


In the first half of the 9th century, the Sanage kiln began producing ash-glazed pottery using a glaze made from plant ash, and the Seto kiln was born in the late 10th century.
 

Iron glaze was developed at the end of the 13th century, and it developed as Japan's only producer of glazed pottery. At that time, Seto pottery was distributed throughout Japan.
 

In the latter half of the 16th century, the main production area for pottery moved from Seto to Mino, but in the 17th century, the Edo shogunate invited potters back to Seto. At this time, the Akazu area, where potters moved, mainly produced tea utensils. Currently, the pottery produced in this area is called Akazu ware.
 

There are seven traditional glazes for Akazu ware: ash glaze, iron glaze, old Seto, yellow Seto, Shino, Ofuke, and Oribe.

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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.