{"product_id":"hand-thrown-black-shiboridashi-tea-pot-from-tokoname","title":"Hand Thrown Black Shiboridashi (Tea Pot) from Tokoname","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimension: \u003c\/strong\u003e60ml\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aichi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand thrown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not suitable for dishwasher or microwave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"444\" data-start=\"304\"\u003eThis hand-thrown shiboridashi was made in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture by Gyokko of Gyokou Toen. The maker's mark is stamped on the underside.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"446\"\u003eA shiboridashi is a traditional Japanese teapot without a handle, designed specifically for brewing premium Japanese teas at lower temperatures. It is particularly suited to gyokuro, which is typically brewed at around 50°C to bring out its natural sweetness and rich umami while avoiding bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"971\" data-start=\"752\"\u003eThe wide, shallow shape allows the tea leaves plenty of space to open, helping the water gently extract their flavour. A fine ceramic mesh filter strains the leaves cleanly, allowing every last drop of tea to be poured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1408\" data-start=\"973\"\u003eLike many traditional Tokoname teapots, this shiboridashi is made from iron-rich, unglazed clay. Tokoname has been one of Japan's most important pottery centres for centuries, and its clay is prized for tea ware. The iron in the clay is said to soften bitterness and allow the sweeter, more delicate flavours of the tea to shine through. With regular use, the surface gradually develops a beautiful natural lustre unique to each owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1571\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003eIts compact 60ml capacity makes it ideal for preparing gyokuro in the traditional Japanese way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1573\"\u003eHow to care for your shiboridashi:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1937\" data-start=\"1613\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1694\" data-start=\"1613\" data-section-id=\"n1qyba\"\u003eAfter use, discard the tea leaves and rinse thoroughly with warm running water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1695\" data-section-id=\"fmettd\"\u003eDo not use soap or detergent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1878\" data-start=\"1727\" data-section-id=\"v5o1lf\"\u003eIf tea leaves become caught in the ceramic filter, gently remove them with a soft brush or cloth. Avoid applying pressure, as the filter is delicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1937\" data-start=\"1879\" data-section-id=\"1n3ycn2\"\u003eAllow the shiboridashi to dry completely before storing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #1e1000;\"\u003e60 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokoname","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58021662327167,"sku":"SKU-58021662327167","price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/9549\/9543\/files\/Kyusu-7.jpg?v=1784626132","url":"https:\/\/keikouchida.com\/products\/hand-thrown-black-shiboridashi-tea-pot-from-tokoname","provider":"Keiko Uchida","version":"1.0","type":"link"}