Azumaya Japanese Teapot Back Handle Clay | Kyusu
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*Sales price has changed due to price revision. (November 2022)
Because every day is hectic
I want to brew delicious tea slowly and carefully using good tools. A quiet yet elegant presence, similar to what you would see at a tea shop. It's such a teapot. 
The clay surface, which is made by baking clay called udei, becomes more glossy and flavorful the more you use it, and the teapot retains the aroma of tea, allowing you to brew delicious tea. Become. It is said that the last drop of tea is delicious. In order to pour out every last drop, the lid is adjusted to close perfectly using a technique called ``Futasuri'' to prevent tea from leaking from the lid when tilted. The hot water draining spout is also perfect. 
The tea strainer part has a unique structure that prevents it from clogging while straining the tea leaves firmly. Pour lightly into a tea bowl to make about three cups. The large opening makes it easy to put in and take out tea leaves, and it's also easy to clean the tea leaves.
To brew delicious tea
In order to brew even more delicious tea, we recommend ``Yuumashi''. Instead of pouring boiling water directly into the teapot, first put it into the Chakai to lower the temperature, and then pour the hot water from the Chakai into the teapot. Also, do not pour tea directly into the teacup.ChakaiBy transferring it to the teacup and then pouring it into the teacup, you can brew it evenly. The process of making delicious tea is exciting. 
| Size | Diameter approx. 8.0cm (maximum width: approx. 17.0cm) Height approx. 8.0cm Capacity approx. 180ml (8th minute) |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 210g |
| Material | Pottery |
| Manufacturing | Manufacturing Takashi Toen (Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture) Design Osamu Saruyama Prototype Kaneko Tetsuro (Arita Town, Saga Prefecture) |
| Microwave Dishwasher |
Microwave × Dishwasher × |
| Open fire Oven |
Direct Fire × Oven × |
| Kiln manufacturer's recommended maintenance | ・Please keep it clean by washing it with water and drying the inside after each use. ・The tea strainer part is delicate, so if you are concerned about dirt, please gently scrub it with a soft brush. |
| Product characteristics/ Handling precautions |
・As it is handmade, there may be individual differences in color, shape, size, thickness, etc. ・There may be pinholes, and the pattern and color may differ. ・Recommended for those who want to enjoy the warm texture that is unique to handmade products, each with a different look. ・Prices may be reviewed or revised depending on the artist or pottery. |
About the style and atmosphere
Azumaya continues to work with various craftsmen and creators to create the things that accompany our lives. Items that are carefully created with the users in mind are ones that will easily fit into each person's daily life and that they will want to use for a long time. Soft and beautiful appearance. Every time I use it, I feel gentle and calm. 
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Azumaya
``Things'' for making meals. ``Things'' lined up on the dining table. ``Things'' that touch your body. ``Things'' that make your surroundings beautiful. It's always there, quietly, and certainly useful. Since its founding in 1997, ``Azumaya'' has collaborated with reliable domestic craftsmen to create a variety of tools for daily life. What ``Azumaya'' seeks and aims for is the creation of such ``things'' and the mechanisms that create ``things.'' From the time you wake up in the morning to the time you go to sleep at night, you can spend a rich time by being in comfortable harmony with many things.
Kiln owner's recommendation for maintenance
-After use, wash the pot as soon as possible, dry it thoroughly, and store it in a dry place. Insufficient drying may cause mold and odor.
Product Characteristics/Handling Precautions
-There may be pinholes, patterns, and colors may vary.
-The surface of the items may have very small "black spots" or "paint splashes" or "pinholes that do not reach the base of the items.
-This product is recommended for those who want to enjoy the warm texture of handmade products with a different look and feel for each piece.
-The surface of the glaze may be cracked during use, but this is not a crack or breakage and will not interfere with its use.
-Prices are subject to review and revision by artists and potters.
What you need to know before purchasing
-The charm of handmade items lies in the fact that no two items are exactly alike, with pinholes, penetrations, distortions, and the like, and that the colors, size, and shape of each piece vary slightly from one to another.
-The coloring, size, and shape of each piece is slightly different, and the charm of handmade items lies in the fact that they are not exactly the same.
-The finish is relatively uniform, but because it is handmade, there are individual differences in shape, size, color, and so on. Uneven color/uneven firing Because the glaze is applied by hand, the glaze may not be applied evenly. The firing process is also uneven because the temperature varies depending on the firing location in the kiln.