Inoue Tea Yixing Hanabori Yellow Tokoname-yaki Kyusu - Japanese Mini Teapot

In Japan, Yixing teapots were imported during the Muromachi period (1336-1573) and continued through the Meiji period (1868-1912). The Edo period (1603-1867) saw the emergence of the Yokote teapot. The Yokote teapots available today were crafted after the Edo period, eventually becoming the standard for Japanese tea containers and earning the name kyusu (teapot). Tokoname is recognized as one of the six oldest kilns in Japan, boasting a pottery tradition that spans over 1000 years.

Tokoname-yaki 常滑焼 represents one of the six oldest kilns in Japan, located in a city renowned for its rich pottery heritage. This traditional craft originates from one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan, with Tokoname-ware being a distinguished form of ceramic pottery produced in the vicinity of Tokoname in Aichi prefecture.

This teapot is equipped with a mesh strainer specifically designed to prevent tea leaves from escaping. This ensures that the functionality of the tea strainer remains unaffected, regardless of the direction in which the tea leaves are pushed inside the kyusu.

Kyusu (急須) are traditional Japanese teapots primarily crafted from high-quality fired volcanic clay. The term "Kyusu" translates to teapot; however, in everyday language, it typically refers to a teapot featuring a side handle.

Dimension: 5.5"(L) x 2.25"(H)
Capacity: 4.7oz / 138ml | Strainer Built In
Origin: Japan
Care Instructions: Handwash