{"product_id":"round-black-clay-tokoname-kyusu-by-takashi-toen-300-ml-copy","title":"Round Black Clay Tokoname Kyusu by Takashi Toen 300 ml (Copy)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very practical kyusu for daily use.  The molded black clay has feels great and will age gracefully.  The built-in ceramic filter will naturally straining tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e300 ml - total capacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Tokoname clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not use in microwave or dishwasher. Hand wash to clean.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTokoname-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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer: 髙資陶苑は  Takashi Toen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTakashi Toen was founded shortly after the war as a pottery workshop specializing in wheel-thrown ceramics.  Following the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, the workshop—in collaboration with other artisans from Tokoname—pioneered the use of a slip-casting (mold-casting) technique for the production of kyusu, successfully establishing the manufacturing process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/isobe-shoten.com\/image\/osamu_kita.jpg\" alt=\"KITA OSAMU\" width=\"336\" height=\"244\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YAMAKIIKAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68054012362934,"sku":"Y116","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/0845\/2666\/files\/Y116_1.jpg?v=1794500606","url":"https:\/\/sugoisweets.com\/products\/round-black-clay-tokoname-kyusu-by-takashi-toen-300-ml-copy","provider":"sugoi sweets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}