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Japanese tokoname kyusu teapot, BURONZU, bronze
12-THC-L-293
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| Packing | Packaged in a cardboard box |
| Product origin | made in Japan |
| Capacity of the teapot | 260 cc |
| Production region | Aichi - Préfecture d'Aichi |
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Japanese kyusu teapot made in Japan
Tokoname production dates back to the Heian period (794-1185). At the time, the type of Tokoname-Yaki ceramic was used for purposes related to Buddhism.
When the practice of the tea ceremony began to spread during the Muromachi period (1338-1573),
a tray of related products such as tea bowls and flower vases for ikebana floral art have been produced.
During the Edo period (1600-1868), goods were used for everyday use in addition to tea goods. In the last years of this period, pipes, tiles, or even toilets were produced.
This wide range of products is the result of the flexibility of the tokoname artist, producing goods to meet the needs of people in every point of history.
A few words about their creators.
These teapots are hand-painted by a Kutani painter on black mud teapots made by traditional Tokoname craftsmen. This is a traditional craft product made by potters who have been producing pottery for many years in Tokoname and Kutani, two pottery production centres that have retained their long-standing traditions. The teapot is made of red clay and is thin, light and easy to use. Various techniques such as blue grain, red grain, gold leaf and silver box transfer glaze painting are skillfully combined and painted in balance with the shape of the teapot.
Questions about our teapots?
From the town of Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, which faces Ise Bay and has a long history and tradition of pottery, being one of the six oldest kilns since the Edo period. The typical pottery produced here is the teapot. In Tokoname, teapots are made either in moulds called ikomi (casts) or by hand using a potter's wheel. The more a teapot is used, the brighter it becomes, and the more the character of the user stands out.
The Tokoname teapot is made from clay rich in iron oxide, which reacts with the tannins in the tea during use, removing bitterness and softening the tea, making it more flavourful. The body and lid are made with mortise and tenon joints - the teapots use a technique called "mortise and tenon". Suriawase means that the body and lid of the teapot are rubbed together individually to make a lid that matches the body of the teapot. A well mortised teapot will not rattle and can be used comfortably.
- Always rinse with water after serving the tea to keep it clean.
- In case of clogging, dry the inside of the teapot and lightly scrub the filter part with a toothbrush, then rinse it well. The tea grounds can be easily removed.
- It is convenient to use two or more teapots in turn.
How to make a delicious tea in 4 steps!
Step 1: Add the tea leaves to your teapot. (4g: 2 teaspoons)
Step 2: Pour hot water into your teapot. (Temperature of the hot water 80°C)
Step 3: Wait for the water to cool down. (Wait 60 to 90 seconds)
Step 4: Pour evenly little by little until the last drop.
| Quantity of tea leaves | Water temperature | Quantity of water | Brewing time |
| 4g | 70°C (high quality sencha) 80-90°C (normal sencha) | 200ml | 60-90 seconds |
Indication: High quality sencha is rich in umami (amino acids) and is brewed at low temperatures to reduce astringency and bring out its full flavour. Regular sencha contains less umami (amino acids) and more astringency (catechins) than high quality sencha, which brings out its aroma and moderate astringency.
Step 1: Add the tea leaves to your teapot. (4g: 2 teaspoons)
Step 2: Pour hot water into your teapot. (Temperature of the hot water 80°C)
Step 3: Wait for the water to cool down. (Wait 30 seconds)
Step 4: Pour evenly little by little until the last drop.
| Quantity of tea leaves | Water temperature | Quantity of water | Brewing time |
| 4g | 80°C | 150-200ml | 30 seconds |
Indication: Fukamushicha has thin tea leaves and the ingredients are easy to dissolve, so the brewing time should be short.
Step 1: Pour hot water into your teapot. (Temperature of the hot water 60°C)
Step 2: Add the tea leaves to your teapot. (6g: 3 teaspoons)
Step 3: Wait for the water to cool down. (Wait 2 minutes)
Step 4: Pour evenly little by little until the last drop.
| Quantity of tea leaves | Water temperature | Quantity of water | Brewing time |
| 6g | 60°C | 100ml | 2 minutes |
Indication: Gyokuro takes time in low temperature water to bring out the umami ingredients.
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