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Tokoname Ware Hokuryu black clay flat teapot 170ml

Name: Tokoname Ware Hokuryu black clay flat teapot 170ml
Brand: 煎茶 中国茶 台湾茶向け 日本の急須/茶壺専門店 東山堂
SKU: 51961228460313
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Flat black clay teapot from Tokoname Ware kiln Hokuryu.

It features a straight, flat shape and a soft, subdued black color. A fine pattern on the surface of the lid body gives variety to the surface texture.

The handle is just the right angle and size, making it easy to hold and comfortable to use. The lid is finished using the unique Tokoname technique of rubbing together to ensure a perfect fit with the body. The tea strainer inside the teapot is also carefully crafted from the same clay.

Each teapot is handcrafted by artisan using a potter's wheel. The spiral lines on the inside of the teapot are the result of the potter's wheel shaping. Pots shaped on a potter's wheel have a smooth surface that feels pleasant to the touch.

The teacups and bowls for Japanese tea hold 1-2 servings, while the cups for Chinese or Taiwanese tea hold 3-4 servings. It can be used to brew not only Japanese green tea, but also oolong tea and pu-erh tea.

Kiln: Hokuryu (Tokoname Ware)

Size: Total length 14cm (handle end) / 12cm (spout end), height 6.5cm, body diameter 9cm

Forming: Wheel-throwing

Firing: Electric kiln

Capacity: 170ml full, 140ml working capacity

Weight: Approximately 170g

Packaging: Paper box

Note: The lid and body are tightly sealed. Pressing the hole at the top of the lid will stop the water from flowing.

*Tokoname Ware

Tokoname ware is pottery produced in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. During the Middle Ages, this was Japan's largest ceramics production area. In addition to everyday items such as plates, bowls, and pots, large pottery vessels such as jars and vases were also produced.

From the late Edo period (circa 1858), red clay tea and sake vessels were also produced. Since the mid-Showa period (1962), electric furnace technology for making red clay has been established. Tokoname red clay teapots are fired at approximately 1100°C. Tokoname clay is a clay that is well suited to electric furnaces, which have slightly lower temperatures than wood-fired kilns, which reach high temperatures of 1200-1300°C.

The Tokoname region, which was at the bottom of a lake known as Lake Tokai millions of years ago, is home to fine-grained clays such as red clay and black clay that are ideal for teapots. Tokoname is home to a wealth of techniques necessary for making teapots, including advanced molding techniques and the "rubbing" technique, which closely aligns the lid and body of the teapot. It is Japan's largest teapot production area.

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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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