Rare find! Hand painted red clay Japanese tokyoware teapot.

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No cracks or chips. In mint vintage condition. Such a beautiful and usable piece. Red clay! The perfect personal teapot. Ready to be enjoyed.

Collected in the Chita peninsula, Tokoname high-iron content clay turns reds after firing, in a process called shudei (unglazed reddish-brown pottery). Kyusu teapots by from Tokoname clay are highly esteemed by green tea enthusiasts, because of the taste that material imparts to the tea. It is often said that the iron contained in Tokoname clay softens the astringency and adds roundness to Japanese green tea.

Built in strainer/ filter from Tokoname is the semi-handmade ceramic strainer, named sasame. Developed in Tokoname and made of clay, this filter has numerous tiny holes on its surface.

This strainer works perfectly with larger or curled tea leaves, such as tamaryokucha, but it is convenient for any types of tea. We recommend it for sencha (middle- to high-grade green tea) and kariganecha (high-grade stem tea).

Why Tokoname Teapots are Recommened👇

🍵It's said that tea prepared with Tokoname teapot tastes mellow. This is because iron oxide contained in the teapot's clay reacts with tannin in the tea and helps remove bitterness👍

Tokoname-yaki (常滑焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The site of one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, pottery has been made in Tokoname since the 12th century.

Today, Tokoname ware is known for its iconic brick-red clay called shudei. Famously used in teaware and bonsai pots, this clay’s vibrant colour comes from its rich iron content. Tea steeped in unglazed Tokoname teapots is said to have a mellower taste.

Now is your chance to own a beautiful piece.  Definitely a collectors item! Smaller pot size, please refer to measurements, holds 250ml or less.

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