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Akazuware Oribe sencha teaware set

Akazuware Oribe sencha teaware set

¥38,500 JPY
¥38,500 JPY
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This is an Oribe sencha teaware set made by Bakusen, a potter of Akazu ware.

In many of Japan's ceramic production areas, sencha teaware sets are no longer made, and there are fewer opportunities to see sencha teaware sets. This teaware set is thought to have been made more than ten years ago.

It features a milky white glaze with green glaze mottling and iron glaze vertical stripes. The green glaze is glossy and has a very beautiful color. In recent years, due to the decline in ceramic production, glaze manufacturers have been making fewer types of glazes. It is rare to come across such a beautiful green glaze.

The shape of the tea set made by Bakusen is beautiful, and you can see the high level of pottery wheel molding technique. The lines made during pottery wheel molding fit comfortably in the hand, making it a comfortable sencha teaware set.

Originally made for brewing green tea, it can also be used for Chinese tea and Taiwanese tea. It is recommended for brewing Chinese green tea such as Longjing tea, as well as rock tea and Pu'er tea.

Potter: Bakusen (Aichi prefecture)

Molding: Wheel-molding by hand

Type: Pottery

Quantity: 1 teaware, 1 water cooler, 4 tea cups

Size:

Teaware: diameter 9cm, bottom diameter 4cm, height 6cm

Water cooler: diameter 8cm, bottom diameter 3.5cm, height 5cm

Tea cup: diameter 6cm, bottom diameter 2.8cm, height 4cm

Capacity:

Teaware: Full 160ml, practical 80ml

Water cooler: Full 110ml, practical 70ml

Tea cup: Full 50ml, practical 25ml

Weight: Teaware 195g, tea cooler 90g, tea cup 60g

Packaging: Paulownia wood box

Notes: Because these are handmade, each tea cup will vary slightly.

<Seto ware and Akazu ware>

The Seto region of Aichi Prefecture is an ideal place for making pottery, as it has high-quality fire-resistant white clay. The origin of Seto ware can be found in Sanage kilns, which produced sueki ware from the early 5th century around Seto City.

In the early 9th century, Sanage kilns began producing ash-glazed pottery, which was glazed with glaze made from plant ashes, and Seto kilns were born in the late 10th century.

At the end of the 13th century, iron glaze was developed, and the area developed into the only place in Japan where glazed pottery was produced. At that time, Seto pottery was distributed throughout Japan.

In the late 16th century, the main production area of ​​pottery moved from Seto to Mino, but in the 17th century, the Edo Shogunate called potters back to Seto. At that time, the Akatsu area, where potters moved, mainly produced tea utensils. Today, 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.