This lovely teapot was made by a Banko-yaki kyusu craftsman with 40 years of experience in this field. This kyusu has a round shape with a bulging body, so when hot water is poured, it creates a firm convection flow, which helps the tea leaves to open up, making the tea aroma much deeper. Banko-yaki is a traditional craft made in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. Banko-yaki teapots are made of iron-rich red clay, which adsorbs the astringent components of tea and removes the astringency to a moderate degree, making it possible to brew delicious tea. The surface of the kyusu changes to a glossy finish as it is used, so if you use it for a long time, you can also enjoy the aging process of Banko-yaki. Purple clay(Shidei) kyusu and red clay(Syudei) kyusu are made from the same iron-rich clay, but they are fired in different ways. In the case of Purple clay, the firing process is called "reduction firing," in which oxygen is removed from the inside of the kiln to burn the iron, resulting in a purple-brown color.　red clay kyusu is fired by oxidizing firing, in which sufficient oxygen is supplied to the kiln for complete firing, and the iron in the kyusu is sufficiently oxygenated to produce a reddish-brown color. Size(Approx): height 67mm / width (including handle)135mm Capacity(Approx): 150ml Origin: Yokkaichi City Mie Prefecture Made in Japan hand made

This small Shiboridashi was made by a Banko-yaki kyusu craftsman with 40 years of experience in this field. The part used for pouring tea has a matte finish to make it easy to hold, and the lid is engraved with a banded floral pattern. Banko-yaki is a traditional craft made in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. Banko-yaki teapots are made of iron-rich red clay, which adsorbs the astringent components of tea and removes the astringency to a moderate degree, making it possible to brew delicious tea. The surface of the Shiboridashi changes to a glossy finish as it is used, so if you use it for a long time, you can also enjoy the aging process of Banko-yaki. Purple clay(Shidei) kyusu and red clay(Syudei) kyusu are made from the same iron-rich clay, but they are fired in different ways. In the case of Purple clay, the firing process is called "reduction firing," in which oxygen is removed from the inside of the kiln to burn the iron, resulting in a purple-brown color.　red clay kyusu is fired by oxidizing firing, in which sufficient oxygen is supplied to the kiln for complete firing, and the iron in the kyusu is sufficiently oxygenated to produce a reddish-brown color. Size(Approx): height 60mm / width (including handle)100mm Capacity(Approx): 100ml Origin: Yokkaichi City Mie Prefecture Made in Japan hand made

This small teapot was made by a Banko-yaki kyusu craftsman with 40 years of experience in this field. The side of the kyusu is engraved with a sea of clouds, and the lid is engraved with a crane. Banko-yaki is a traditional craft made in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. Banko-yaki teapots are made of iron-rich red clay, which adsorbs the astringent components of tea and removes the astringency to a moderate degree, making it possible to brew delicious tea. The surface of the kyusu changes to a glossy finish as it is used, so if you use it for a long time, you can also enjoy the aging process of Banko-yaki. Purple clay(Shidei) kyusu and red clay(Syudei) kyusu are made from the same iron-rich clay, but they are fired in different ways. In the case of Purple clay, the firing process is called "reduction firing," in which oxygen is removed from the inside of the kiln to burn the iron, resulting in a purple-brown color.　red clay kyusu is fired by oxidizing firing, in which sufficient oxygen is supplied to the kiln for complete firing, and the iron in the kyusu is sufficiently oxygenated to produce a reddish-brown color. Size(Approx): height 50mm / width (including handle)115mm Capacity(Approx): 70ml Origin: Yokkaichi City Mie Prefecture Made in Japan hand made

Gyokko(玉光) is a three-generation potter who makes Tokoname kyusu by hand. Flat Hiragata kyusu(平型急須) is characterized by the lack of height and the large bottom area of the kyusu compared to ordinary kyusu. This creates enough space inside the kyusu for the tea leaves to open up without stress, allowing the sweetness and flavor of the tea to be extracted thoroughly. The ceramic tea strainer, called "ceramesh," is made of a very fine ceramic material and is integrated with the kyusu body. The tea strainer is made of ceramics and is integrated into the kyusu body, so it does not have an unpleasant metallic smell or taste, allowing you to enjoy the true flavor of the tea. Tokonameyaki refers to pottery made in the Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture. It is a traditional craft born at the end of the Heian period (794-1185). It is considered one of the six oldest kilns in Japan and is known as a pottery that has been produced for a long time since the Middle Ages. Size(Approx): height 64mm / width (including handle)142mm Capacity(Approx): 140ml Origin: Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture Made in Japan hand made

"shiboridashi" is a tea utensil recommended for those who want to savor gyokuro and premium sencha teas. The shallow-bottomed, wide-bore design of this teaware makes it ideal for delicious tea when brewed at low temperatures, bringing out the full flavor and sweetness of the tea leaves. When the tea leaves open up, it is easy to slowly pour every last drop into the cup. Gyokko(玉光) is a three-generation potter who makes Tokoname kyusu by hand. Tokonameyaki refers to pottery made in the Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture. It is a traditional craft born at the end of the Heian period (794-1185). It is considered one of the six oldest kilns in Japan and is known as a pottery that has been produced for a long time since the Middle Ages. Size(Approx): height 40mm / width 105mm Capacity(Approx): 50ml Origin: Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture Made in Japan hand made

This is a set of tea ware for Gyokuro (high-grade green tea) and Sencha (middle-grade green tea) . Hagi-yaki is pottery produced in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is said that Hagi-yaki originated in the Edo period (1603-1867), more than 400 years ago, when it was opened as the official kiln of the Mori family. Hagi-yaki is characterized by its unique soft texture made of rough, less-fired clay. The rougher the clay, the more permeable, water-retentive, and heat-retentive it is, and the more it is used, the more the color of the ware gradually changes, giving it an indescribable wabi-like flavor. This change is called "Hagi's seven transformations," and is a characteristic appeal of Hagi-yaki. The more Hagi ware is used, the more flavorful it becomes. Many of the pieces are rustic, with little or no painting or other decoration. The unique texture is created by the combination of clay, glaze application, brush marks, and the coincidence created by the firing flame. Material: Ceramics Size(Approx): Teapot: height - 90mm / width - 120mm capacity - 240ml Teacups: height - 75mm / diameter - 50mm capacity - 75ml Origin: Yamaguchi Prefecture Made in Japan hand made Condition: Excellent This vintage item ships from Japan

This is a beautiful teacup with gilded lines painted over a pink-violet floral pattern. The part that touches the mouth is thinner and more pleasant to the palate, allowing the tea to be tasted more delicately. The kumi-dashi type is a teacup that is low in height and wide in width. This type of teacup is suitable for drinking fine sencha tea, which is known for its aroma. It also allows you to see the color of the tea and enjoy the tea with your eyes. These are sold separately, one by one. Material: Porcelain Size(Approx): height - 55mm / diameter - 85mm capacity - 180ml Origin: Made in Japan Condition: Excellent This vintage item ships from Japan

This beautiful celadon teacup is layered and looks like natural stone crystals. The celadon glaze is applied generously, giving the teacup a profound atmosphere. The kumi-dashi type is a teacup that is low in height and wide in width. This type of teacup is suitable for drinking fine sencha tea, which is known for its aroma. It also allows you to see the color of the tea and enjoy the tea with your eyes. These are sold separately, one by one. Origin: Made in Japan Condition: Excellent This vintage item ships from Japan

This is a beautiful Kyo yaki Matcha bowl with hand-painted gold and botanical patterns. Hirachawan is a matcha bowl used in the tea ceremony during the summer. It helps the tea cool down in the hot summer. Material: Ceramic Size(Approx): height - 50mm / diameter - 143mm Origin: Japan Kyoto ceramic Kyo yaki Made in Japan hand made Condition: Excellent This vintage item ships from Japan

Handmade matcha bowls with beautiful natural colors are thin, light, and delicate, as they are ground and molded with a potter's wheel. The pale pink and orange colors of the glaze due to the kiln changes enhance the matcha. Hagi ware, which is highly regarded as a tea pottery, has a saying, "Hagi's seven changes. This means that as Hagi ware is used for many years, its color changes and it takes on a "wabi" or "sabi" look. Material: Ceramic Size(Approx): height - 60mm / diameter -135mm Origin: Japan Yamaguchi ceramic Hagi yaki Made in Japan hand made Condition: Excellent This vintage item ships from Japan

This is a slightly smaller matcha cup for enjoying tea at nodate. Nodate is the art of making tea in the open air while communing with nature. The design is reminiscent of yin and yang, with black, gray, and white glazes applied by skilled craftsmen. Material: Ceramic Size(Approx): height - 67mm / diameter - 87mm Origin: Made in Japan hand made Condition: Excellent This vintage item ships from Japan

Everything you need to make traditional Japanese matcha is included in this beautiful indigo-dyed Kasuri (traditional Japanese crafted fabric) bag. The kit includes 30 grams of Uji organic matcha tea (in a can), a beautiful glazed matcha bowl, a foldable chashaku and a small chasen that can be compactly stored in the case, and a 100% cotton tea mat. All tea utensils are delicately handcrafted and made in Japan. Enjoy matcha anywhere you go!

This is a small Tokoname-yaki hot water cooler by Gyokko kiln. On the rear side is a casually hand-painted cherry blossom. When brewing high-quality Japanese green tea, a hot water cooler is indispensable. By lowering the temperature of the water to the appropriate temperature and pouring it into the kyusu, you will be able to enjoy the taste of Japanese green tea even more. Capacity(Approx): 200ml Origin: Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture Made in Japan hand made

This is a shiboridashi (絞り出し) type teapot with a sophisticated design of the Tobikanna pattern with a ceramic tea strainer on the back of the lid. It is handmade by craftsmen in Tokoname. The wide bore of the body allows tea leaves to be disposed of without getting stuck, and it is easy to wash and clean. The Shiboridashi teapot is used for making gyokuro and sencha teas at low temperatures. The teapot has a groove carved into the spout that allows tea to be poured down to the last drop (golden drop), which opens the tea leaves and brings out its flavor and aroma. Capacity(Approx): 150ml Origin: Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture Made in Japan hand made

Gyokko(玉光) is a three-generation potter who makes Tokoname kyusu by hand. Flat Hiragata kyusu(平型急須) is characterized by the lack of height and the large bottom area of the kyusu compared to ordinary kyusu. This creates enough space inside the kyusu for the tea leaves to open up without stress, allowing the sweetness and flavor of the tea to be extracted thoroughly. The ceramic tea strainer, called "ceramesh," is made of a very fine ceramic material and is integrated with the kyusu body. The tea strainer is made of ceramics and is integrated into the kyusu body, so it does not have an unpleasant metallic smell or taste, allowing you to enjoy the true flavor of the tea. Tokonameyaki refers to pottery made in the Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture. It is a traditional craft born at the end of the Heian period (794-1185). It is considered one of the six oldest kilns in Japan and is known as a pottery that has been produced for a long time since the Middle Ages. Size(Approx): height 80mm / width (including handle)150mm Capacity(Approx): 280ml Origin: Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture Made in Japan hand made

This is a small kyusu made of Tokoname ware. The kyusu's spherical shape makes it easy to spread tea leaves inside and brew a delicious cup of tea. This kyusu is produced in a kiln with a 100-year history based on Tokoname's high-quality clay and skillful techniques. The ceramic tea strainer, called "ceramesh," is made of a very fine ceramic material and is integrated with the kyusu body. The tea strainer is made of ceramics and is integrated into the kyusu body, so it does not have an unpleasant metallic smell or taste, allowing you to enjoy the true flavor of the tea. Tokonameyaki refers to pottery made in the Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture. It is a traditional craft born at the end of the Heian period (794-1185). It is considered one of the six oldest kilns in Japan and is known as a pottery that has been produced for a long time since the Middle Ages. Tokoname ware is characterized by the use of iron-rich ceramic clay produced in the Chita Peninsula.It is said that tea brewed in a Tokonameyaki teapot is very mellow and delicious. This is because the tannins in the tea react with the iron oxide, and the astringency and bitterness of the tea are moderately removed. Size(Approx): height 80mm / width (including handle)135mm Capacity(Approx): 180ml (filled to 80%) Origin: Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture Made in Japan hand made

This kyusu is made by Banko-yaki, a traditional craft of Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. The design with the openworked brim (the part of the kyusu with the ornately carved cherry blossom petals at the top) is unique and very attractive. The coloring of the kiln change gives it an indescribable sense of calmness and elegance. The small size of this kyusu makes it ideal for brewing tea for one person or for enjoying a premium gyokuro. With a history of over 300 years, Banko-yaki has built up a distinctive character over the years. The first characteristic of Banko-yaki is that it is classified as semi-porcelain. One of the main characteristics of semi-porcelain Banko-yaki is that it is extremely hard, strong, and water-resistant. The more it is used, the more luster it develops. In addition, Banko-yaki does not use glaze. In other words, Banko-yaki is characterized by its use of the colors of the materials themselves. The color of Banko-yaki is purple (azuki) and is sometimes referred to as shidoro-yaki (purple clay ware). Capacity(Approx): 190ml Origin: Made in Japan hand made

Gyokko(玉光) is a three-generation potter who makes Tokoname kyusu by hand. The ceramic tea strainer, called "ceramesh," is made of a very fine ceramic material and is integrated with the kyusu body. The tea strainer is made of ceramics and is integrated into the kyusu body, so it does not have an unpleasant metallic smell or taste, allowing you to enjoy the true flavor of the tea. Tokonameyaki refers to pottery made in the Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture. It is a traditional craft born at the end of the Heian period (794-1185). It is considered one of the six oldest kilns in Japan and is known as a pottery that has been produced for a long time since the Middle Ages. Tokoname ware is characterized by the use of iron-rich ceramic clay produced in the Chita Peninsula.It is said that tea brewed in a Tokonameyaki teapot is very mellow and delicious. This is because the tannins in the tea react with the iron oxide, and the astringency and bitterness of the tea are moderately removed. Capacity(Approx): 230ml (filled to 80%) Origin: Tokoname region of Aichi Prefecture Made in Japan hand made

Small yunomi teacups are ideal for drinking gyokuro or fine sencha teas, as well as for enjoying the aroma of tea. Since the aroma of tea can be felt through the rising steam, we recommend a teacup with a small bore. Furthermore, the thin and light shape of the drinking cup enhances the delicate taste of tea. Carefully crafted using traditional Mino ware techniques, each of these teacups is individually handmade and durable for long-lasting use. Mino-yaki is a ceramic ware produced in the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture. It has a history of more than 1,300 years as the oldest pottery production area in Japan. Diameter: 6cm x Height: 4.5cm Capacity: 40ml

This teacup has a wide bore and is made of white porcelain, allowing you to slowly enjoy the colors of the tea. Furthermore, the thin and light shape of the drinking cup enhances the delicate taste of tea. Carefully crafted using traditional Mino ware techniques, each of these teacups is individually handmade and durable for long-lasting use. Mino-yaki is a ceramic ware produced in the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture. It has a history of more than 1,300 years as the oldest pottery production area in Japan. Diameter: 7cm x Height: 4.5cm Capacity: 60ml

This is a small white porcelain teacup with an elegant pale blue-green iris pattern. It is thin, light, and smooth to the touch. This teacup is suitable for Gyokuro (high-grade green tea) and Sencha (middle-grade green tea) teas, and is used to slowly brew a small amount of tea and enjoy its aroma and flavor. It can also be used as a cup for Chinese tea or Japanese sake. These are sold separately, one by one. Material: Porcelain Size(Approx): height - 45mm / diameter - 60mm capacity - 60ml Origin: Made in Japan Condition: Excellent This vintage item ships from Japan

This Aritayaki teacup is made using the openwork technique, which allows light to pass through beautifully. Have you ever heard of the pottery technique called "Hotarude(蛍出)"? It is a technique of making small openwork patterns on ceramics. The openwork is then glazed with a transparent glaze and fired, so that when held up to light, the openwork shines through brightly. This translucent light is compared to the light of fireflies and is known as "Hotarude". The part that touches the mouth is thinner and more pleasant to the palate, allowing the tea to be tasted more delicately. The kumi-dashi type is a teacup that is low in height and wide in width. This type of teacup is suitable for drinking fine sencha tea, which is known for its aroma. It also allows you to see the color of the tea and enjoy the tea with your eyes. These are sold separately, one by one. Material: Porcelain Size(Approx): height - 58mm / diameter - 80mm capacity - 120ml Origin: Made in Japan Condition: Excellent This vintage item ships from Japan

A pine tree and two birds float three-dimensionally on the entire outside surface of the teacup in a casually stylish design. This teacup has a wide bore and is made of white porcelain, allowing you to slowly enjoy the colors of the tea. Furthermore, the thin and light shape of the drinking cup enhances the delicate taste of tea. Origin: Made in Japan Diameter: 8cm x Height: 5.5cm Capacity: 130ml

This small teacup is fired in a climbing kiln and has a beautiful bright earthen color. It is very hard, emits a clear metallic sound when tapped, and gains luster as it is used. It also has excellent heat retention properties. This teacup is made of red clay, which makes the flavor of green tea more delicious. You will be surprised to find that the astringency of green tea is suppressed and the taste changes to a mellow one. These are sold separately, one by one. Material: Ceramic Size(Approx): height - 55mm / diameter - 45mm capacity - 50ml Origin: Made in Japan hand made Condition: Excellent This vintage item ships from Japan