Tamamitsu Hikamahen Kyusu

The Tamamitsu Hikamahen Kyusu is made with a minimalist, lean design. This beautifully symmetric teapot was created by the high skilled craftspeople of Gyokko Toen. The low profile allows the tea leaves to open up with even a small amount of hot water. This facilitates the full extraction of flavor and aroma. It is suitable for shincha, high-grade sencha, and gyokuro made from young tea leaves. Not suitable for fukamushi-sencha.

Tamamitsu Hikamahen Kyusu : 5.3 oz / 7.0"D (including a handle) X 3.0"H

Pottery:

Gyokko Toen, Tokoname - Gyokko pottery is led by Mr. Hirotaka Umehara and his family. By combining their highly honed individual skills, they make incredible works of art. Mr. Umehara is a traditional craftsman and a recipient of the Order of the Sacred Treasure. He is one of the most respected craftsmen in Tokoname. Tokoname is one of the Six Old Kilns of Japan and has been a pottery center since the 12th century. It is especially famous for its unglazed pottery.