Hand Thrown Red Kyusu (Tea Pot) from Tokoname - Hokuryu

This hand-thrown Kyusu was made in Tokoname, Aichi prefecture by Umehara Harutaka, who established the Gyokuryu Toen in 1975. The makers mark is stamped below the handle.

Made from iron-rich, shudei clay, this kyusu is a wonderful example of the superb craftsmenship of tokoname-yaki. The large diameter of the pot allows water to evenly penetrate the tea leaves, and gives lots of room for the flavour to be extracted, making it ideal for use with higher grade teas such as gyokuro. The ceramesh filter easily strains the tea leaves, allowing the pot to be completely emptied of tea.

 The high iron content of the clay reacts with tannins in the tea, removing bitterness, allowing the sweet and umami flavours to shine. As it is unglazed, with continuous use this kyusu will become more lustrous, and make even more delicious tea with continued use.

It's perfect for tea for two (or a large cup for one!).

300ml