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Bizenware Goma teapot

Bizenware Goma teapot

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A Bizen-yaki Goma teapot for Chinese tea and Taiwanese tea.

Goma is a traditional Bizen ware technique with distinctive brown and green patterns. It is called Goma because the ash floating in the wood-fired kiln falls on the teapot, giving the appearance of white sesame seeds in the green areas covered with ash.

Ceramics are characterized by a warm earthy texture that gives the impression that they are a product of nature. The reddish-brown areas of Bizen soil are bright and have the strength of the earth.

On the other hand, the brown and green areas with ash give them the feel of dead trees or moss. This teapot embodies the Japanese style of wabi-sabi, while also letting you feel the brightness of the Bizen soil, creating a wonderful contrast between yin and yang.


Potter: ICHIRO MORI (Bizen ware) workshop works

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Firing: Wood-fired kiln

Size: Total length 11.5cm (including handle and spout), body diameter 8cm, height 8cm

Capacity: 180ml

Weight: Approx. 140g


Notes: Teapot shape A type. There is a hole at the top of the lid knob. Because they are handmade, each piece will vary slightly.

When pouring hot water, almost no leakage occurs between the lid and the body. Due to the nature of the soil, the hot water will not stop flowing even if you cover the hole at the top of the lid. If you are concerned about the quality, we recommend that you check at the actual store before purchasing.


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Bizen ware is a pottery made in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. Bizen ware is fired at a high temperature of 1,200 to 1,300 degrees Celsius and is strong, so many pots and jars were made from it. Bizen ware is loved by tea ceremony masters for its unique earthy texture, and from the Muromachi period (1338 AD onward) onwards, many ceramics for tea ceremonies began to be made.

Each potter mixes or uses different types of clay, and many of their works are characterized by the texture of the clay. It is shaped by hand or on a potter's wheel and fired in a wood-fired kiln.handy or potter's wheel and is fired in a firewood kiln.

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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.