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Tokonameware Gyokko kiln red clay seaweed teapot 270ml

Name: Tokonameware Gyokko kiln red clay seaweed teapot 270ml
Brand: 煎茶 中国茶 台湾茶向け 日本製急須/茶壺専門店 東山堂
Price: 8140.00 JPY
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This is a red clay seaweed teapot by Gyokko kiln, a Tokoname ware manufacturer.

This teapot is made of red clay, a typical material for Tokonameware. The pattern on the teapot's surface is made by a traditional Tokonameware technique called "Mogake". The pattern is formed by wrapping seaweed around the surface of the teapot with thread and firing it.

Tokoname red clay contains iron, which binds with the tannins in tea. Brewing tea in a red clay teapot tends to soften the tea's bitterness and create a smoother flavor.

Side handle teapots are often used for green tea, but they can also be used for brewing Chinese and Taiwanese tea.

About Gyokko kiln

Established in 1961, this Tokonameware manufacturer produces teapots entirely by hand. Each teapot consists of four parts: the lid, spout, handle, and body. At Gyokko kiln, artisans make each component on a potter's wheel.

Gyokko kiln uses its advanced wheel-throwing techniques to create teapots with smooth curves and beautiful shapes. These teapots, carefully crafted down to the smallest detail, feel wonderful to the touch.

The surface carving and the intricate fitting of the lid and body are also done by hand. The carving process to fit the lid and body is carried out three times in total: once during molding, once after the clay has dried, and once after firing. This three-step process results in a teapot that is leak-resistant and easy to use, allowing for extremely smooth pouring.

Kiln: Gyokuko kiln (Tokoname teapot)

Size: Total length 13.5cm (handle end) / 11.5cm (spout end), body diameter 9cm, height 9cm

Forming: Wheel-thrown

Firing: Electric kiln

Capacity: 270ml full, 240ml working volume

Weight: Approximately 200g

Packaging: Paper box

Note: The seal between the lid and body is good. The surface is smoothed by scraping, so slight plane marks may remain.

*Tokonameware

Tokonameware is pottery produced in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. During the Middle Ages, Tokonameware 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 kiln technology for red clay has been established. Tokoname red clay teapots are fired at approximately 1100°C. Tokoname clay is a clay that is better suited to electric kilns, 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 Lake Tokai millions of years ago, has fine-grained clay ideal for teapots. Tokoname is home to the techniques necessary for teapot making, 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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