Red Clay Tokoname Kyusu by Masunori Murata 250 ml

This exquisite hand crafted piece offers a superb tactile experience.  With no glaze, you are handing the kyusu in it's purest form.  The low profile design allows tea leaves to unfurl evenly without overlapping, perfectly drawing out their full flavor, aroma, and umami.  Its built-in ceramic filter is perfect for naturally straining tea, with a wide shape for faster pouring and less clogging. 

This kyusu comes in a wooden box, which can be used as a decorative display piece or to store your kyusu. 

Dimensions & Material:
250 ml - total capacity
Red Tokoname clay.
Do not use in microwave or dishwasher. Hand wash to clean.

Style:
Tokoname-yaki (常滑焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Tokoname in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The site of one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, making pottery since the 12th century.

Today, Tokoname ware is known for its iconic brick-red clay called shudei. Famously used in teaware and bonsai pots, this clay’s vibrant colour comes from its rich iron content.  Left unglazed but high-temperature fired (yakijime), Tokoname teapots will absorb some of the bitterness in your tea, creating a more rounded flavor profile. Expect the pot to age as a result of this absorption, turning brownish in color over the years.

About the Artist: 村田益規  Masunori Murata
Born in 1950 in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, and trained with artisan Toji Ito, and opened his first pottery studio in 1973.