Japanese Teapot Squeezed-type Black | Kyusu Iga Ware
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A teapot with warm character
This uniquely wide-mouthed teapot features a traditional "shiboridashi" (squeeze-out) design. 
Its subtly lustrous black finish creates an elegant presence.
The interior features a smooth kohiki (white slip) glaze, beautifully accented with scattered black iron spots. 
The shiboridashi method involves brewing tea without a strainer, instead using grooves carved into the spout to filter the tea leaves while drawing out their rich flavor.
It's ideal for brewing coarsely strained tea, allowing you to enjoy tea with floating tea stems, considered a sign of good fortune. 
For leisurely tea moments
When filled to 80%, it holds about 230ml.
This amounts to one large mug plus a little extra, or about two small traditional tea cups.
The wide mouth makes it perfect for brewing display teas, such as blooming flower teas. 
Its pot-like form makes it equally attractive as a serving item for dishes.
It pairs wonderfully with Chinese-style crispy rice served with piping hot sauce.
The joy of discovering new ways to use it adds to the excitement, sure to enhance your daily moments. 
| Size | Diameter Diameter: Approx. 12.7-13.0cm Maximum width: Approx. 20.5-20.7cm Height Approx. 10.2-10.8cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 470g |
| Capacity | Approx. 230ml (8th minute) |
| Material | Ceramics |
| Microwave Dishwasher |
Microwave × Dishwasher × |
| Open fire Oven |
Open fire × Oven × |
| Recommended maintenance by the pottery | ・Since it is water-absorbent, when serving oily foods, soak it in water before use to prevent stains. ・After using the utensils, wash them as soon as possible and dry them thoroughly. Insufficient drying may cause mold and odors. ・Please wash separately from hardware and hard tableware. This may cause chipping or damage. |
| Product characteristics/ Handling precautions |
・It is a water-absorbing earthenware item baked with china clay. Even if the same technique is used to make clay items, each piece will have a slightly different color, shape, and size due to the effects of the natural minerals contained in the soil and glaze. ・There may be pinholes, and the pattern and color may differ. ・There are black spots called iron spots throughout. ・Recommended for those who want to enjoy the warm texture that is unique to handmade products, each with a different look. ・Penetration (cracks in the surface glaze) may occur during the use process, but this is not a crack or breakage, so there is no problem with use. ・As you use it, it may become colored or darken over time. We hope you enjoy the change over time as a flavor. ・Prices may be reviewed or revised depending on the artist or pottery. |
Things you should know before purchasing
What creates the expression of a pottery are spots, scratches, unevenness in the glaze, shading, and bending of the shape that cannot be seen in mass-produced products. The charm of handmade pottery is that it may have pinholes, intrusions, distortions, etc., and is not perfectly arranged, but each one is slightly different in color, size, and shape, and no two are exactly the same. Please enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime encounter as these are the unique characteristics of handmade pottery. [Individual differences] 
Because each item is handmade, there may be individual differences in shape, size, color, etc. [Uneven color/uneven baking] 
The glaze is carefully applied by hand, so the glaze is not uniform and the texture may vary, such as glossy or matte. During firing, the temperature varies depending on the location of the kiln, resulting in uneven firing. [Other notes] 
〇Some items have glaze splashes. 〇Products that have passed inspection by the pottery and artist are inspected again and delivered to the customer.
■For more information, please see here. Characteristics of items and things you should understand when purchasing
About series development
This product comes in different colors. 
■You can also view Iga ware here. Please find your favorite. Iga ware list page
Iga ware
Iga ware is a type of ceramic made around Iga City, Mie Prefecture. The soil used is produced from the Old Biwa Lake layer and has a very high fire resistance. Because it is also excellent at storing heat, it is widely used in the production of earthenware pots and heat-resistant tableware. Earthenware pots made from Iga clay, which has a high heat-storing property, do not cool down easily even after being removed from the heat, allowing the ingredients to cook thoroughly, resulting in delicious dishes.
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.