Premium paulownia box with silk cord
Premium paulownia box with silk cord
A paulownia box with braided cord for teapots. This paulownia box is made from high-quality paulownia wood and pure silk braid. High-quality paulownia is resistant to dryness and lasts a long time.
Paulownia boxes are boxes that have been used in Japan since ancient times to store ceramics. Paulownia is hygroscopic and protects ceramics from moisture, mold, and impact.
Paulownia is not wood, but the stem of a plant. Because it grows quickly, the material is soft and easily damaged. However, because the material is soft, it is difficult for shocks to be transmitted to the contents, making it possible to protect them.
In recent years, it has attracted attention as an environmentally friendly material because it grows quickly and has a low impact on the environment. In addition to storing ceramics, you can also use it to store sweets such as tea leaves and cookies.
Producer: Mihagi Kogei (Japan)
Size: Length 10.8cm Width 10.8cm Height 11.5cm
Weight: Approx. 120g
Materials: Box, paulownia (imported from the United States) / Braid, 100% silk
Note: The color of the braid is navy blue. This box is for Chinese tea and Taiwanese tea teapots sold at our store.
It is not compatible with the teapots for Sencha.
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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.