{"product_id":"jinsui-tokoname-kyusu-teapot-black","title":"Jinsui Tokoname Kyusu Teapot - Black (700 ml \/ 23.7 fl oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tall, cylindrical Tokoname-yaki kyusu (常滑焼 急須) from the Jinsui (人水) kiln in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, home of one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. At 700 ml (23.7 fl oz) it is the pot for sharing: one fill comfortably serves three or more, which makes it our pick for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dreamofjapan.com\/collections\/hojicha-tea-japanese-green-tea-co\"\u003ehojicha\u003c\/a\u003e, bancha and everyday \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dreamofjapan.com\/collections\/japanese-green-tea\"\u003eJapanese green tea\u003c\/a\u003e at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in ceramic mesh strainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e the fine mesh is part of the clay body, so there is no metal taste and the leaves have room to open fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnglazed matte black clay:\u003c\/strong\u003e the stoneware is fired without glaze, and it takes on a deeper sheen the more you use it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-fitted lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e each lid is hand-polished to its own pot (futasuri) for a snug, quiet fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide handle (yokode):\u003c\/strong\u003e the classic Japanese side grip lets you pour with one hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy to fill, empty and rinse. Your hand fits inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy clay? Read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.japanesegreenteain.com\/blogs\/green-tea-and-health\/can-teapot-make-your-green-tea-taste-better-facts-about-tokoname-teapot\"\u003eCan a Teapot Make Your Green Tea Taste Better? Facts About Tokoname Teapots\u003c\/a\u003e. Brewing for one or two? Take a look at the smaller \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dreamofjapan.com\/products\/jinsui-tokoname-kyusu-teapot-gray\"\u003eJinsui Teapot in Gray (250 ml \/ 8.5 fl oz)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Jinsui kiln (人水窯), Tokoname, Japan. IROIRO 03 series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 700 ml (23.7 fl oz), filled to the brim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 18.5 cm (7.3 in) wide including handle, 17 cm (6.7 in) deep including spout, 11 cm (4.3 in) tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: unglazed Tokoname stoneware with built-in ceramic mesh strainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm water only. No soap or chemical detergents, and no metal scrubbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for the dishwasher, the microwave or a direct flame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter use, wipe it dry and leave the lid off so the pot can air-dry completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pot is finished by hand, so size, color and texture vary slightly from piece to piece. Small pinholes or dark iron specks in the clay are a natural part of Tokoname-yaki, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more pots, cups and tools in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dreamofjapan.com\/collections\/teaware\"\u003eJapanese teaware\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japanese Green Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53374899781905,"sku":"JUNSUI-BLACK","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1096\/6289\/files\/jinsui-tokoname-teapot-black-01.jpg?v=1792186786","url":"https:\/\/dreamofjapan.com\/products\/jinsui-tokoname-kyusu-teapot-black","provider":"Dream of Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}